Job Description
MANAGER, REAL TIME OPERATIONS – (KET 4) ONE (1 POSITION) REF:
KETRACO/5/1C/40/214/VOL I – B (04/24) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS
Reporting to the Senior Manager, System Control & Market Operations
Job purpose
This job is responsible for Managing operations of the Control Room to ensure a safe
transmission network configuration and a cost reflective generation dispatch while in constant
coordination with the interconnected TSOs.
Key Responsibilities;
i). Forging necessary linkages with other departments and external stakeholders e.g
Generators, TOs;
ii). Managing the operations of the Transmission Operators (TOs) for safe and efficient
implementation of operational protocols, procedures and agreements holding from
time to time;
iii). Proposing divisional budget requirements to the Senior Manager;
iv). Ensuring prudent utilization of divisional budget allocation;
v). Supporting sectoral electrical energy supply policy formulation;
vi). Participating in operational fora/meetings with related stakeholders;
vii). Participating in the Central safety authorization panel as a member;
viii). Participating in formulation and review of electrical safety training curriculum and rules;
ix). Reviewing standards, norms and procedures for System operations;
x). Ensuring compliance with Kenya National Transmission Grid Code & EAPP
Interconnection Code during real- time system operation;
xi). Taking responsibility for all manoeuvres on the transmission grid;
xii). Developing and proposing training requirements for engineers in the division;
xiii). Setting and monitoring performance target for the division.
xiv). Supervising power dispatch and system operations to ensure reliable and quality power
supply;
xv). Coordinating the execution of all approved generation and transmission equipment
maintenance requests;
xvi). Providing leadership during system restoration following partial or total system
blackout;
xvii). Preparing and coordinating shifts and leave Rota for control room engineers;
xviii). Representing the department in operational meetings with stakeholders;
xix). Liaising with relevant departments for updates and modifications required in the
network;
xx). Ensuring the division has an updated database of power system data useful and relevant
for planning, analysis and forecasting of the power system;
xxi). Identifying and mitigates risks inherent with system operations and maintains a risk
register;
xxii). Scheduling drills – (blackouts and operations from emergency control centre).
Qualifications & Skills required
i). Must have Master’s Degree in a relevant field
ii). Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related Electrical Engineering Degree.
iii). Registered professional engineer with EBK;
iv). Member of IEK;
v). Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
vi). Minimum of 8 years’ experience in system control & power dispatch of a national
transmission power grid, 3 of which should be at a senior engineer level.
Working condition - Office setting, Field visits, Control room
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-
i). A Signed application letter;
ii). A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held,
level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up
appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
iii). Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
iv). Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.
Important Information to note:
i). Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an
offence to include incorrect information in the application;
ii). Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
iii). Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
iv). Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity
Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
v). It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
Only Successful candidates will be expected to present the following Chapter Six Clearance
Certificates : -
a) Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
b) Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
c) Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
d) Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
e) Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).