Job Description
SENIOR ENGINEER POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION – KET 5 REF:
KET/5/1C/40/151/VOL II – B (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE)
Reporting to the Manager, Overhead Lines.
Job Purpose
The successful candidate will be responsible for designs, installs, tests and maintains
of sound, safe, secure, reliable and stable power system control and protection
system to ensure achievement of a robust and reliable transmission network.
Key Responsibilities;
i). Participating in the formulation of detailed system protection plans, processes,
and procedures for Division staff to use and abide by as they perform their
duties;
ii). Ensuring quality controls and compliances to relevant standards;
iii). Implementing policies and programmes on system protection and control
systems;
iv). Proposing for improvement and or review of standards and specifications on
power system protection arising from the operations of the transmission grid
protection systems and philosophies.
v). Ensuring maintenance of required standards on high voltage AC and high
Voltage DC protection and control system is carried out when due;
vi). Ensuring effective protection of transmission and distribution equipment to
support continuity of service and maintain stability of the transmission system
and the Interconnectors at 99.5% availability;
vii). Implementing seamless protection system between the interconnectors that
guarantees the operation of the interconnectors as per interconnection grid
codes;
viii). Coordinating design, installation, testing and commissioning of modifications
and extensions of protection and control schemes in existing transmission
substations as per approved method procedures and instructions;
ix). Ensuring control and protection drawings are updated and accurate;
x). Developing specifications for equipment, tools, test kits and material used in
power systems protection for procurement
xi). Coordinating connection, testing and commissioning of new energy meters in
the transmission system
xii). Preparing reports on the status of system protection and control system for both
HVAC and HVDC;
xiii). Preparing annual work plans for protection and control systems maintenance
works and schedules protection and control systems equipment unplanned
maintenance and outages;
xiv). Leading in undertaking corrective and planned repairs and maintenance on
protection and control systems for the transmission network;
xv). Participating in performing switch operations and isolations as per procedures
and instructions during the commissioning and operational phases
xvi). Analyses power system faults and evaluation of such failures in the transmission
network and provides report with recommendations for improvement of the
transmission grid stable operations.
xvii). Participating in implementing condition monitoring of substations control and
protection equipment in order to ensure monitoring of their health working
conditions.
xviii). Providing technical support to other sections within system operation and
power management directorate with regards to system protection issues
xix). Performing protection coordination studies and calculations of system currents
and voltages under abnormal and fault conditions in order to determine suitable
protection and control relay settings for both HVDC and HVAC systems to
ensure improved operation of the transmission grid.
xx). Maintaining an inventory and keeping custody of tools and spares required for
power system protection section.
xxi). Implementing technological innovations that enhance efficiency and stability of
power system protection for the transmission grid
xxii). Leading periodic audit of the protection and control systems and recommend
overhaul and or replacement of faulty and redundant systems
xxiii). Coordinating and supervising system protection and control systems
maintenance teams.
Qualifications & Skills required
i). A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution
ii). Must be a Registered Professional with EBK;
iii). Must be a member with a valid practicing licence with to IEK;
iv). Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized
institution
v). A minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience.;
Working conditions - Office setting and field setting
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).