Job Description
GENERAL MANAGER, SYSTEM OPERATIONS & POWER MANAGEMENT – (KET
2) REF: KET/5/1C/40/172-B (9/2023) - ONE (1 POST), FIVE (5) YEAR CONTRACT
RENEWABLE ONCE
Reporting to the Managing Director & CEO.
Job Purpose
This is responsible for ensuring availability, reliability and stability of high voltage
transmission grid and regional interconnectors while guaranteeing security of the
power system.
This job is also responsible for Power System Operations and Maintenance; System
Control and Market Operations; System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA),
Substation Automation Systems (SAS) and Telecommunications systems.
Key Responsibilities
i) Providing leadership to Staff in the Directorate;
ii) Advising Management on matters related to power system operations,
maintenance, control and market operations, SCADA and telecommunications,
safety and aerial support services;
iii) Overseeing management and operation of the National System Control Centre
and regional interconnectors to facilitate stable, available, reliable and secure
power system;
iv) Overseeing the development and execution of maintenance and other work
plans to ensure availability and reliability of the National grid and regional
interconnector;
v) Facilitating optimal use of energy resources for efficient power market
operation in the Eastern Africa region;
vi) Providing strategic guidance and leadership to the Directorate in order to
achieve the corporate mandate;
vii) Providing technical leadership and guidance on matters pertaining to system
operations and maintenance, power system control and market operations,
SCADA and telecommunications, safety and aerial support services;
viii) Overseeing corporate change within the Directorate through adaptation of
new policies and strategies to conform to changing business and technical
environment that will ensure continued transmission system performance.
ix) Representing the Company in all fora with respect to system operation and
power management;
x) Coordinating functional activities within the Directorate to ensure stability,
availability, reliability and security of Company's transmission assets during
power transfer;
xi) Proposing the Directorate’s annual budget, procurement and work plans;
xii) Maintaining a safe working environment to foster optimum performance;
xiii) Overseeing the development and implementation of innovative solutions
applicable to the Directorate’s responsibility;
xiv) Overseeing the development, review and implementation of Standard
Operating Procedures in line with the company’s management systems for the
Directorate
xv) Overseeing the Asset Management and Condition Monitoring of transmission
lines and grid substations;
xvi) Managing the implementation of risk mitigation measures and updating of the
Directorate’s Enterprise Risk Register;
xvii) Managing staff job performance and evaluation, career development and
capacity building and deployment of skills;
xviii)Accounting for resource use in line with prevailing laws, policies and
regulations;
xix) Providing oversight in quality assurance for the Directorate.
xx) Facilitating policies and programs on electricity transmission system operations
& maintenance to ensure availability of services;
xxi) Coordinating with other sector players concerning interconnection, operation
& maintenance and control of the power system network;
xxii) Facilitating procurement of power system spares and replacement equipment;
xxiii)Coordinating commissioning and acceptance of new transmission lines and grid
substations;
xxiv)Ensuring the Company participates in studies, negotiations, drafting and review
of power purchase agreements for effective and efficient operation and
maintenance;
xxv) Ensuring Company standards and procedures on SCADA, Substation
Automation and Telecommunication systems are adhered to and the safety of
Telecommunications Network is implemented;
xxvi)Ensuring enforcement of electrical safety in system control, operations and
maintenance activities;
xxvii) Ensuring adherence to occupational health & safety regulations in the
Company;
xxviii) Coordinating development of statutory and progress reports on status of
power system and submission to the regulator and other relevant agencies;
xxix) Preparing periodic project status reports to Management and the Board
xxx) Proposing development, review and update of policies guiding power market
operations and energy trading
xxxi) Ensuring development of power market operation models in collaboration
with other energy sector players;
xxxii) Coaching and Mentoring of staff within the Directorate.
Qualifications & Skills required
i) Must have Master’s Degree in a relevant field
ii) Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution;
iii) Registered Professional Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), with a
valid practising license;
iv) Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) membership;
v) Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
vi) Basic electrical safety authorization (Class 15,16 &17);
vii) Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
viii) Must have more than twelve (12) years relevant work experience, with at least
eight (8) years at Senior Management level.
Working Conditions
i) Office setting
ii) Substations & Transmission lines
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).