Posted:Tue at 2:04 PM
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Civil Engineering
Description:
Kenya Power owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country and sells electricity to over 4.8 million customers (as at June 29, 2016). The Company’s key mandate is to plan for sufficient electricity generation and transmission capacity to meet demand; building and maintaining the power distribution and transmission network and retailing of electricity to its customers. The Government has a controlling stake at 50.1% of shareholding with private investors at 49.9%. Kenya Power is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Mission Powering people for better lives. Vision To provide world-class power that delights our customers Core Values Customer First One Team Passion Integrity Excellence Quality Policy We are committed to providing high quality customer service by efficiently transmitting and distributing high quality electricity that is safe, adequate and reliable at cost effective tariffs. The Board, Management and staff of Kenya Power are committed to effective implementation and continual improvement of the Quality Management System that complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 in order to consistently meet its customers and other stakeholder's requirements and expectations.
Job Description
Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1992
This position will be reporting to the General Manager, Human Resource & Administration. The key duties and responsibilities will include;
- Implement strategies on safety, health and work environment.
- Advise management on provisions of safety, health & work environment requirements.
- Implement Electrical Safety Rules and codes of practice for compliance to safe working procedures.
- Facilitate periodic reviews of electrical safety rules, safety work procedures in line with corporate requirements.
- Promote compliance with the Electrical Safety Rules, Permits to work issuance protocols and adherence to the certification processes for Competency and Authorization classes for operations.
- Implement legal provisions related to safety, health & work environment.
- Promote a safe and healthy work environment companywide.
- Coordinate implement safety, health & work environment measures in the company.
- Organize and participate in assessment/authorization for system switching and working on the high voltage power system (for staff, contractors and other electricity sector agencies)
- Develop strategies to promote and implement a safety awareness culture in the company.
- Facilitate site safety inspections, equipment tests and calibration verifications in line with legal safety and health regulations to ensure adherence to safety regulations and procedures.
- Facilitate safety, health & work environment training programmes.
- Nurture a positive relationships with external organisations/agencies on matters of safety, health & work environment.
- Develop and implement emergency procedures and disaster preparedness on safety & work environment in the company.
- Participate in accident/incident investigations based on Regulatory requirements and implementation of preventative actions and other compliance requirements.
- Enforce field audit, statutory environment, safety and health audits, inspections and monitoring compliance to safety standards, adherence to safety procedures and statutory requirements
- Promote Environmental sustainability initiatives
- Coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments, environmental monitoring for ongoing projects to ensure compliance with environmental management plan in line with Environmental Management laws;
- In depth knowledge of the OSHA Act and regulations.
Appointment Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution
- Advanced Training in Safety, Health & Work Environment
- Registration with DOSHS or Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
- Ten (10) years’ working experience; five (5) of which should be in a supervisory role preferably in Safety Health & Work Environment
- Basic competency and authorization classes for electrical safety
- Understanding of Company business and operational processes
- Leadership skills
- Creativity and innovation
- Drive for results and achievement
- High levels of Integrity and Ethics
- Business Insight
- Strategic Thinker
- Problem solving
- Customer Focus
- Customer Focus
An attractive remuneration package and benefits awaits successful candidate. This appointment is on contractual terms for a period of five (5) years and is renewable subject to your performance and business requirements.
Deadline: 24th January 2025
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
