General Manager , Operations at Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC, KenGen

Job Summary

Reporting to the Managing Director & CEO, the job holder is responsible for sustainable generation of electric power and availing the same to the off taker for powering economic activities.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leading in the development of power generation strategies and policies.
• Ensuring that power generation targets for all the generation units are achieved.
• Planning and execution of Hydro/Geothermal/Thermal/Wind resource utilization, plant and equipment maintenance.
• Ensuring optimum operation, repair and maintenance of power plants, mechanical equipment, workshops tools and equipment, and other assets.
• Offering  technical leadership in construction, installation, and commissioning of power plants.
• Offering leadership in preparation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on maintenance programs, projects implementation schedules, and equipment performance.
• Approving plant maintenance schedules, projects preparation and implementation, and energy generation schedules.
• Participating in Power Purchase agreements negotiations.
• Preparing briefs for the Executive management and strategic papers for consideration and approval by the Board of Directors
• Ensuring that the green energy footprint is sustained.
• Preparing, implementing, and monitoring departmental budgets.
• Ensuring timely procurement of parts and tools for power plant repairs and maintenance.
• Identifying emerging energy generation technologies and proposing suitable technologies for implementation by the business.
• Liaising with the off taker on grid stability and energy demands.
• Developing and implementing safety programs for staff, stakeholders, and security of assets within operation department
• Preparing, implementing, and monitoring departmental budget.
• Implementing procurement plans for the department.
• Ensuring compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems ( EMS), occupational health and safety, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing staff using relevant human resource tools.

Person specifications

• A minimum of fifteen (15) years experience in a relevant field, five (5) years as senior manager in a large organization.
• Bachelor of Science Degree/Technology in: Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical/Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Engineering will be an added advantage.
• Registered Professional Engineer of good standing with Engineers Board of Kenya.
• Membership with Institution of Engineers of Kenya
• Demonstrated high performance and leadership in previous roles.
• Fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution