Job Description
SENIOR ENGINEER (CONSTRUCTION), GRADE REREC 5 (1 POST)
(a) Job Specification
(i) Coordinating preparation of annual Departmental Performance Contracts;
(ii) Implementing policies and programmes on power system designs;
(iii) Ensuring Preparation of Purchase Requisition (PR)for designed projects;
(iv) Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of Construction Contracts;
(v) Participating in annual review of the REREC projects plan;
(vi) Supervising of construction of all REREC grid projects;
(vii) Ensuring that records of all grid projects constructed in the country are
properly kept both at the Regional office and head Office;
(viii) Ensuring projects information is updated from time to time;
(ix) Preparing the weekly projects reports;
(x) Providing completion certificates for completed projects;
(xi) Ensuring timely delivery of projects;
(xii) Providing technical advice and guidance on matters pertaining to construction
of distribution and transmission lines as necessary;
(xiii) Participating in formulation of power system design standards and ensure they
are adhered to;
(xiv) Coordinating supervision and provision of technical expertise to contractors;
(xv) Verifying technical reports, designs and estimates for projects;
(xvi) Ensuring all construction works conform to the approved standards;
(xvii) Developing clear procedures on the preparation and issuance of stores
requisition forms (STF); and
(xviii) Liaising with other departments/sections of the Corporation on specific issues.
(b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:-
(i) A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience;
(ii) Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Civil Engineering, or its
equivalent from a recognized institution;
(iii) Registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya;
(iv) Certificate in supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks;
(v) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
(vi) Proficiency in computer applications; and
(vii) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.