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Job Title: MANAGER, SUBSTATIONS

Country: Kenya

Company Name: Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO)

Starting Salary: Ksh

Apply on or Before: 19 Apr 2024

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Job Description

This role entails overseeing the operations and maintenance of AC and HVDC substations, as well as asset management, to ensure that the Company fulfills its mandate regarding operations and maintenance.

Job Responsibilities

i) Coordinating the formulation of policies and programs for substation projects, primary equipment maintenance, and expansion initiatives

ii) Collaborating with power system stakeholders to facilitate the operational functions of substations

iii) Establishing linkages with other sections and units within the directorate to ensure effective power system protection and asset management in alignment with transmission grid and Interconnector codes

iv) Managing staff performance, career progression, capacity development, and skill deployment

v) Ensuring adherence to quality standards within the Division

vi) Overseeing the development of scopes of work, specifications, and evaluations for outsourced works procurement

vii) Conducting regular meetings with substation engineers and maintenance contractors to review progress and plan future activities

viii) Monitoring the quality of work execution and progress of maintenance contracts

ix) Planning reinforcement projects and addressing technical matters related to substation maintenance

x) Ensuring compliance with asset management system standards and industry best practices

xi) Generating progress reports on substation maintenance activities

xii) Managing switching operations for maintenance and repair tasks as necessary

xiii) Verifying and recommending payment claims from contractors

xiv) Coordinating the commissioning and energization of completed substation projects

xv) Conducting analysis on asset management data to support maintenance investment planning, risk analysis, and spares inventory management

xvi) Providing technical leadership and guidance to regional teams on substation e-plant, HVDC, control, and asset management

xvii) Monitoring the health indices of transmission assets and generating work orders for maintenance needs

xviii) Developing and implementing technological innovations to improve efficiency

xix) Supervising, evaluating, and identifying staff training needs

xx) Preparing annual budgets, procurement plans, and work plans

Job Qualifications

i) A master’s degree in a relevant field is required

ii) A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution

iii) Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)

iv) Membership as a Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)

v) Completion of a Management Course lasting at least four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

vi) A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience