Experienced Engineer
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Company Details
Name:Kenya Power
Industry:
Civil Engineering
Website:
http://kplc.co.ke/
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; bu…
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Engineering
Job Description
Job Reference: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/2049
Reporting To: Respective Senior Engineers in the various technical functions within the Company.
Job Overview
The successful candidates will operate as Engineers within the technical functions listed below, each with distinct responsibilities that support the Company’s operational objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
ICT – SCADA & Telecommunication Function
- Implement, maintain and oversee enforcement of policies, procedures and associated plans for SCADA systems within the company business.
- Maintain and strengthen the Company’s SCADA system to ensure maximum returns on investment.
- Proactively monitor safety operations during SCADA maintenance and operations work.
- Ensure that control, integration, compatibility and seamless flow of data is achieved through SCADA interconnectivity in line with business requirements.
Network Management – Power System Protection
- Ensure effective protection of transmission and distribution equipment in the power system.
- Coordinate design, installation and commissioning of protection schemes and controls.
- Advise on specifications for equipment and material used in power system protection.
- Develop and review protection philosophies and schemes (lines, transformers, busbars, generators, feeders).
- Perform protection coordination studies.
- Configure and test protection relays (distance, differential, overcurrent, etc.).
- Verify and approve relay settings calculations.
- Conduct fault analysis and post-event investigations.
- Design and implement substation automation systems (SAS).
- Configure IEC 61850-based systems: GOOSE and MMS.
- Develop control logic, interlocking schemes, and automation sequences.
Network Management – Electrical Plant
- Timely execution of maintenance schedules for electrical plant equipment.
- Respond to power system failures involving electrical plant equipment and take corrective action.
- Ensure planning and review of transmission network maintenance schedules is done in good time.
- Ensure implementation of effective and efficient maintenance activities on the transmission network.
Network Management – Transmission Network
- Coordinate activities of transmission teams to ensure efficient resolution of transmission system breakdowns and integrated maintenance effort.
- Investigate operational and maintenance problems on the transmission network and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Develop and review transmission network operations and maintenance procedures.
- Ensure compliance with standards and safety regulations governing transmission system maintenance work.
- Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for transmission network improvement and equipment upgrade matching the changing technological environment.
Network Management – National Control Centre
- Carry out load management during emergencies to keep systems running in liaison with National Control Centre.
- Report system disturbances and performance of the distribution system.
- Restore the distribution grid after system disturbances.
- Facilitate, coordinate switching and sanction the issuance of safety documents for distribution grid maintenance.
Power Purchase & Planning
- Preparing annual and long-term power and energy balances.
- Assist in planning for power generation in line with power system development objectives.
- Carry out power generation studies and make recommendations for power utilisation.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from a recognized institution.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience.
- Registered as a Graduate Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
- Drive for results and achievement.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Project management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Creativity and innovative thinking to develop effective solutions.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent record-keeping abilities.
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