Energy for the nation Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited (KenGen) is the leading power producer generating about 80 per cent of power consumed in Kenya. In order to strengthen our operations and market leadership, KenGen invites dynamic and innovative team players to submit their applications for the following positions based at various Geothermal Locations and Stima Plaza. A. ENGINEERS. 1. Mechanical Engineer (Mechanical) 5 Posts (Ref/HR/OP/02/12) Reporting to Chief Engineer, the ideal candidate will be responsible for efficient and optimal running of mechanical plant and equipment. : Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering) Must be a registered graduate engineer At least 5 years experience in factory processes, power generation, and operations with a bias in steam turbines, diesel generators and water systems. 2. Electrical Engineer- 2 posts (Ref/HR/OP/03/12) Reporting to Chief Engineer, the ideal candidate will be responsible for installation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of electrical equipment, switchgear and control equipment. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES a minimum of: Bachelor of Science (Electrical),Light and Heavy current options 1
At least 5 years experience in operation and Maintenance of power Generating equipment including, Generators, switchgear and control systems. 3. Civil Engineer 1 post (Ref/HR/OP/04/12) Reporting to Operations Manager, duties and responsibilities include undertaking all the civil engineering works for the power station. a minimum of: Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering) At least 3 years experience in design, construction and maintenance of Buildings, roads and other civil structures. 4. Engineer (Instrumentation & Control) - 1post (Ref/HR/OP/05/12) Reporting to the Chief Engineer - Technical Services, the job holder is expected to develop,test,calibrate, operate install, repair, inspects and maintain electrical, electronic,mechanical,electromechanical,electro-hydraulic, electro pneumatic measuring, metering, control and recording instrumentations. He/she handles communication and telemetry systems, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, programmable logic controllers, and distributed control systems. a minimum of: Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering) light current option. At least 5 years experience in maintenance, calibration and trouble shooting of measuring, indicative instruments and process controllers. 2
5. Shift Engineer 1 post (Ref/HR/OP/06/12) Reporting to Chief Engineer, the job holder is responsible for ensuring proper operation of generation equipment and its auxiliaries and supervision of staff. : Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering At least 3 year experience/exposure after graduation from university. B. GRADUATE ENGINEERS Reporting to a Senior Engineer within areas of apprentice deployment, Graduate Engineer Trainee will undergo an 18 month on the job apprenticeship before being deployed to respective business units. 6. Graduate Mechanical Engineer 5 Posts (Ref/HR/OP/07/12) : Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Mechatronic or Production Engineering At least 1 year experience/exposure after graduation from university. 3
7. Graduate Electrical Engineer- 2 posts (Ref/HR/OP/ 08/12) : Bachelor of Science -Electrical Engineering- Heavy and light option At least 1 year experience/exposure on Power Generation Machinery maintenance and operation 8. Graduate Civil Engineer 1 post (Ref/HR/OP/09/12) : Bachelor of Degree in Civil Engineering. At least 1 year experience/exposure undertaking civil works. 9. Graduate Engineer (Instrumentation & Control) - 1post (Ref/HR/OP/10/12) : Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering - Light current option At least 1 year experience/exposure on calibration and instrumentation. 4
C. TECHNICIANS. 10. Mechanical Technician (9 Posts) (Ref/HR/OP/11/12) Reporting to the Mechanical Engineer, duties and responsibilities include maintenance of heavy equipments, mobile plants and water supply system. O Level Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, (plant option) from National Universities/University Colleges or KNEC Good Leadership, supervisory, interpersonal and analytical skills. At least 3 years experience in maintenance of heavy plant and equipment. 12. Electrical Technician 3 Posts (Ref/HR/OP/12/12) Reporting to the Electrical Engineer, the jobholder applies electrical theory and knowledge to design, construct, test, modify and sustain through appropriate maintenance all electrical equipments and mobile plants to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness. O level Certificate Diploma in Electrical Engineering from National Universities/University Colleges or KNEC Good Leadership, supervisory, interpersonal and analytical skills. At least 3 years experience in similar function 13. Technician (Instrumentation & Control) 4 posts (Ref/HR/OP/13/12) Reporting to The Technical Services Engineer, ideal candidate should be able to carry out repairs and maintenance on plant control and monitoring equipment. The equipment, electronic and electro mechanical construction such as techno graphs, 5
speedometers gauges, sensors. This also includes calibration and trouble shooting of these equipment and systems. O level Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation& Control)- from National Universities/University Colleges or KNEC Good Leadership, supervisory, interpersonal and analytical skills. At least 3 years experience in similar function 14. Power Systems Control Technician 11 posts (Ref/HR/OP/14/12) Reporting to Chief Engineer duties and responsibilities of the jobholder include controlling generating machines and interpretation of dispatch instructions. O Level. Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering )- from National Universities/University Colleges or KNEC Good Leadership, supervisory, interpersonal and analytical skills. At least 3 years experience in control of Generating plants. 15. Civil Technician - 3 posts (Ref/HR/OP/15/12) Reporting to Civil Engineer, duties and responsibilities of the job holder includes providing all the civil engineering works in the power station. : O Level. Diploma in Civil Engineering from National Universities/University Colleges or KNEC. 6
Good Leadership, supervisory, interpersonal and analytical skills. At least 3 year experience in similar function D. CRAFTSMAN 17. Craftsman (Mechanical) - 19 posts (Ref/HR/OP/ 16/12) Duties and responsibilities include maintenance and repair of all mechanical plant and equipment in a power generation plant. O level Certificate Craft Certificate (Mechanical) from DIT or KNEC At least 1 year experience in similar function 18. Craftsman (Electrical) 3 posts (Ref/HR/OP/18/12) Duties and responsibilities include maintenance of all electrical plant and equipment in a power generation plant. O level Certificate Craft Certificate (Electrical) from DIT, or KNEC At least 1 year experience in similar function 19. Craftsman (Instrumentation & Control) 3 posts (Ref/HR/OP/19/12 Duties and responsibilities include carrying out maintenance work, repair & calibration of machine/ plant instruments & gauges in a power generation plant. O level Certificate Craft Certificate (Electrical) from DIT or KNEC 7
At least 1 year experience in similar function Detailed descriptions of the jobs are posted in KenGen & Myjobsinkenya.com website. Interested applicants should apply through www.myjobsinkenya.com. Closing date for applications is 22 th June, 2012. KenGen is an equal opportunity employer and physically challenged persons are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates are advised to apply for only ONE position where they fill they have key strengths. Canvassing and falsifying of data will lead to automatic disqualification. 8