Energy for the nation CAREER OPPORTUNITIY IN THE ENERGY SECTOR Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited (KenGen) is the leading power producer in Kenya. The company has embarked on a transformation program aimed at accelerating the expansion of its generation capacity and stabilizing the power situation in the country. In order to sustain this process, KenGen is seeking to recruit competent professional in various areas on Permanent and Contract Terms of Service. 1) Drilling Engineer -1 post Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/01/03/13- ( Contract) Reporting to Chief Drilling Operations Officer, duties and responsibilities include provision of drilling engineering services during well drilling operations, procuring drilling materials, tools and equipment, ensuring safety of the rig and personnel, preparing drilling programs and coordination and supervision of drilling operations to ensure timely completion of wells and within budget. Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering Second Class Honors A minimum of 1 year experience in engineering functions 2) Driller (3 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/02/03/13- ( Contract) Reporting to the Drilling Supervisor, duties and responsibilities drilling of geothermal wells using computerized electric land rigs with a draw-works rating of 2000HP. Suitable candidate should be holder of KCSE certificate of at least C plain or equivalent, National Trade Test in Mechanical, 2 years experience in drilling Experience as a Floorman/ Derrickman/Driller. 1
3) Derrick man (6 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/03/03/13- ( Contract) Reporting to Driller, duties and responsibilities include: working in the derrick to safely and efficiently assist the Driller in drilling of geothermal wells. Suitable candidate should be holder of KCSE certificate of at least C plain or equivalent, National Trade Test in Mechanical, 2 years experience in drilling Experience as a Floor man / Derrick man. 4) Rig floor man (45 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/04/03/13- ( Contract) Reporting to Derrickman, duties and responsibilities include working on the rig floor assisting the Derrickman during drilling Suitable candidate should be holder of KCSE certificate of at least C plain or equivalent, National Trade Test in Mechanical Engineering, A minimum of 1 year experience in drilling operations. 5) Technician (Air Compressor) (13 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/05/03/13 - (Contract) Reporting to Drilling Fluid Engineer, duties and responsibilities involves operating and maintaining high output primary compressors and high pressure boosters (aerated drilling equipment) during geothermal drilling operations. Diploma in Mechanical / Mechatronics/ Electrical Engineering A minimum of 1 year experience in engineering function. 2
6) Craftsman (Cementing, Logistics, Infrastructure, Reservoir, Steamfield, Water Supply & Central Workshop)- 49 posts Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/06/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to the Duty Technician, duties and responsibilities involves handling of cementing equipment, high pressure water pumps, steam systems, earthmoving equipment, mobile cranes and forklifts. Suitable candidate should be holder of KCSE certificate of at least C plain or equivalent, National Trade Test in Mechanical A minimum of 1 year experience engineering function. 7) Technician, Rig Welder (3 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/07/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to Rig Maintenance Engineer, duties and responsibilities include welding specialized high pressure\ temperature pipelines, repairs and maintenance of drilling, water supply equipment and mobile earth moving and heavy trucking equipment. Suitable candidate should be holder of a Diploma in mechanical engineering National Trade Test (Welding and general fitting) A minimum of 2 years experience in specialized welding, TIG, MIG, Gas welding and Fitting. 8) Technician (Plant Auto, Electrical) (3 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/08/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to Electrical Engineer, duties and responsibilities include repairing and maintaining auto electrical facilities, drilling mobile earth moving and heavy trucking equipment. Suitable candidate should be holder of a Diploma in Electrical engineering 3
National Trade Test (Plant Auto Electrical) A minimum of 1 years experience in Plant Auto Electrical function. 9) Crane/Forklift Operator (2 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/09/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to the Drilling Logistics Supervisor, duties and responsibilities involves operating various cranes & forklifts. Suitable candidate should be holder of KCSE certificate of at least C grade or equivalent A minimum of 2 years experience in cranes/forklifts operation. 10) Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Central workshop & Infrastructure) - (7 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/10/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to Rig Maintenance Engineer, duties and responsibilities include maintenance of the rig and its auxiliary equipment. Diploma in Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering A minimum of 1 year experience in engineering function. 11) Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Rig Maintenance) - (6 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/11/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to Rig Maintenance Engineer, duties and responsibilities include maintenance of the rig and its auxiliary equipment. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering A minimum of 1 year experience in engineering function. 4
12) Mechatronics/ Electromechanical Technician (Rig Maintenance) (9 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/12/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to Mechatronics Engineer, duties and responsibilities include repairing and maintaining Electro-Mechanical facilities (plant, protection equipment and instrumentation) at the drilling rig. Diploma in Mechatronics, Electrical or Instruments Engineering A minimum of 1 year experience in engineering function. 13) Electronics Technicians (Central Workshop) (3 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/13/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to Mechatronics Engineer, duties and responsibilities include repairing and maintaining Electro-Mechanical facilities (plant, protection equipment and instrumentation) at the drilling rig. Diploma in Mechatronics, Electrical or Instruments Engineering A minimum of 1 year experience in engineering function. 14) Mechatronics Technicians (Central Workshop) (3 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/14/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to Electrical Engineer Central workshop, duties and responsibilities include repairing and maintaining electrical facilities for Electric Drilling Rigs, heavy mobile plants Auto-electricals and water supply system. Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering 5
A minimum of 1 year experience in engineering function. 15) Roustabout (20 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/15/03/13- (Contract) Duties and responsibilities include offloading drilling materials at the rig site, preparing drill strings and casing before they are run in the hole and assisting Rig floor man in drilling activities by servicing and cleaning drilling equipments. This position will be on a 3 years renewable contract. Suitable candidate should be holder of KCSE certificate A certificate in National Trade test will be an added advantage 16) Technical Operator- Water Supply (4 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/16/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to Maintenance superintendent water supply, duties and responsibilities include operating water pumping equipments. Diploma in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering A minimum of 1 years experience in engineering function. 17) Rig Camp Facilities Manager (1 Post) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/17/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to the Chief Drilling Operations Officer, duties and responsibilities include supervision and management of catering, cleaning, laundry and fumigation services contract offered by contractors during well drilling operations. A minimum of Degree in Hospitality management/ 6
A minimum of 3 years experience hotel management 18) Rig Camp Attendants (6 Post) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/18/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to Rig Camp Facilities Coordinator, duties and responsibilities include ensuring general cleanliness of the rig camp and cleanliness of rooms at the rig camp, and provision of laundry services. KCSE Certificate in House keeping A minimum of 2 year experience in housekeeping function 19. Geologists (9 Posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/19/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to the Chief Geologist, duties and responsibilities include surface and downhole data acquisition, Analysis and interpretation. Bachelor of Science (Geology) or equivalent. Ms Office proficiency. Good Leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills Postgraduate UNU training in geothermal technology, Knowledge and skills in Computer Programming, or a Master of Science in Borehole Geology, Petrology, Volcanology and Structural Geology or a minimum of 2 years experience in geology work. 20. Geochemists (1 Post) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/20/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to the Chief Geochemist, duties and responsibilities include resource exploration, reservoir monitoring, report writing, management of Geochemistry laboratory, development of conceptual models, and supervision of data acquisition, analysis and interpretation. 7
: Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry. Ms office proficiency Good Leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills A minimum of 1 years experience in analytical chemistry. 21. Civil Technicians (9 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/21/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to Geothermal Infrastructure Civil Engineer, duties and responsibilities of the position holder include, on-site supervision of civil works and construction and ensuring that all engineering standard procedures, safety and materials have been used during implementation of geothermal projects. : Diploma in Civil Engineering Ms Office proficiency Good Leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills He/ She must be MS Office proficiency. A minimum of 1 years experience in civil works 22. Mechanical Technician Infrastructure (Plant Option) - (6 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/22/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to the Chief Geothermal Infrastructure Officer, duties and responsibilities include maintenance of the earth moving equipment Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) A minimum of 1 years experience in engineering function. 8
23. Reservoir Management Technician - Mechanical (9 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/23/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to Reservoir Engineer, duties and responsibilities include coordination and supervision of reservoir crews, well data acquisition and reservoir production monitoring. Diploma in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering Ms Office proficiency Good Leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills A minimum of 1 years experience in engineering function. 24. Steamfield Technician (Mechanical) (5 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/24/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to Steamfield Engineer, duties and responsibilities include coordination and supervision of reservoir crews, well data acquisition and reservoir production monitoring. Diploma in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering Ms Office proficiency Good Leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills A minimum of 1 years experience in engineering function. 9
25. Analytical Chemistry Technicians (38 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/25/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to the Geologist/Geochemist, duties and responsibilities include geochemical and geological data acquisition and analysis. The jobholder will also be involved in geothermal exploration. Diploma in Analytical Chemistry/Lab technology MS Office proficiency. A minimum of 1 year experience in Analytical Chemistry work. 26. Plant Operator (Infrastructure, Reservoir) - (25 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/26/03/13 - (Contract). Reporting to the Duty Technician, duties and responsibilities include operation of heavy duty infrastructure equipment including, among others, bulldozers, excavators, graders, rollers, cranes, and wheelloaders on a 3 years renewable contract. Certificate in Heavy Plant Operations from Ministry of Roads/ KIHBT or equivalent A minimum of 1 years experience in operation of heavy equipment. 10
27. Heavy Commercial Operators/Drivers (Drilling Operation, Water Supply, Steam field, and Logistics) (14 Posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/27/03/13 - (Contract). Reporting to the Head Driver, duties and responsibilities include transporting materials, equipment and staff to places of work and performing other duties which will be assigned to him/ her O Level Certificate Valid Driving Licence of Class A,B,C,E Certificate of Good Conduct Good Interpersonal Skills A minimum 3 years experience in accident free driving. 28. Reservoir Modeling Engineer/Scientist (1 post) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/28/03/13- (Permanent) Reporting to the Chief Reservoir Management Officer, responsibilities include reservoir Assessment, System design & development and reservoir performance predictions, modeling & simulation : Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering /Mathematics/Physics Computer Programming, experience in mathematical/numerical modeling. 11
29. Instrumentation Technician (Reservoir & Steam Field) (4 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/29/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to Steam Field Engineer, duties and responsibilities include undertaking electrical installations, Steam field maintenance and ensuring that all engineering standard procedures, safety and materials have been used during implementation of geothermal projects. Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering Ms Office proficiency Good Leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills A minimum of 2 years experience in instrumentation work 30. Environmental Officer (Natural Resources & Waste Management) (1 post) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/30/03/13 - (Contract) Reporting to Chief Environment, Quality and Liaison Officer, duties and responsibilities include waste management (Solid waste, Effluent, measurement and monitoring of elements of environmental significance) Bachelor of Science (Natural Resource Management) MS Office proficiency A minimum of 2 years experience in Natural Resource Management work. 12
31. Environmental Technician (Natural Resource & Waste Management)(6 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/31/03/13 - (Contract) Reporting to Environmental Officer (Natural Resources & Waste management), duties and responsibilities include managing solid waste, effluent, air quality & noise Levels monitoring and Control. Diploma in Environmental Science (Natural Resource Management) with a credit pass. He/ She must be MS Office proficiency A minimum of 2 years experience in natural Resource Management work. 32. Exploration Geologists (6 Posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/32/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to the Chief Resource Assessment and Development Officer, duties and responsibilities include surface and downhole data acquisition, Analysis and interpretation. Bachelor of Science (Geology) or equivalent. Ms Office proficiency. Good Leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills Postgraduate UNU training in geothermal technology, Knowledge and skills in Computer Programming, or a Master of Science in Borehole Geology, Petrology, Volcanology and Structural Geology or a minimum of 3 years experience in geology work. 13
33. Geophysicist (3 Posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/33/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to the Chief Resource Assessment and Development Officer, duties and responsibilities include data acquisition, analysis and interpretation. Bachelor of Science (Geology) or equivalent Ms Office proficiency. Good Leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills Postgraduate UNU training in geothermal technology, computer programming in UNIX/LINUX and other softwares or MATLAB/MATHCAD, or Master of Science in Applied Geophysics, Resistivity or Seismology, or a minimum of 3 years experience in geophysics work. 34. Geophysics Technicians (15 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/34/03/13- (Contract) Reporting to Chief Geophysicist, duties and responsibilities include repairing and maintaining Electro-Mechanical equipment Diploma in Mechatronics, Electrical/electronics or Instruments Engineering A degree in Mechatronics/ Electrical/electronics or Instruments Engineering. 35. GIS Technicians (5 posts) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/35/03/13 - (Contract) Reporting to the Senior Geomaticist, duties and responsibilities include collection of geospatial and non spatial data, inputting of GIS data into database and maintenance of GIS database. 14
Diploma in GIS/ Diploma in Surveying and a Certificate in GIS applications and Remote Sensing or Diploma in IT and Certificate in GIS applications. Ms Office proficiency A minimum of 1 years experience in use of GIS softwares and knowledge in Arc GIS. 36. Geomaticist (2 post) - Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/36/03/13 - (Contract) Reporting to the Chief Consultancy and Research Officer, duties and responsibilities include collection of geospatial and non spatial data, inputting of GIS data into database, production of maps and drawings, feature extraction, digital elevation model extraction, map production, and other cartographic/gis related tasks. The candidate should also be familiar with remote sensing data. Degree in Geomatics/ Geospatial Engineering Ms Office proficiency A minimum of 2 years experience in cartography work. 37. Administrative Assistant (1 post) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/37/03/13 - (Permanent) Reporting to Assistant Manager, Resource Development, duties and responsibilities include Office administration, managing visitors to the office, electronic filing of documents, typing of office documents, facilitating correspondences both internal and external and maintaining records of staff in the Section, Diploma in Business Management. Certificate in Secretarial Studies is essential in this position. Experience in managing Project Office 15
38. Geothermal Project Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (1 post) - Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/38/03/13 Reporting to Chief Geothermal Projects Planning Officer, duties and responsibilities include monitoring of various geothermal development projects, including budget performance, performance targets, booking of drilling materials into ERP project structures, review of drilling projects input data, economic analysis of projects, ERP administration and other logistics in the geothermal expansion projects. Suitable candidate should be holder of Bachelors degree in Engineering/Planning/ Economics and Statistics with minimum of 2 years working experience in a busy project office. Knowledge of SAP Project System Module, MS Project software and financial analysis will be an added advantage. 39. Club Manager, Geothermal SPA & Demonstration Centre (1 post) Ref/HR/BDS/GRD/39/03/13 (Contract) The Job Responsible for overall management of the geothermal spa, marketing of the geothermal spa and demonstration centre and demonstration centre, designing of marketing strategy, networking for business opportunities and revenue generation, The Person An undergraduate degree in hospitality management 2 years of experience with a proven track record of managing a busy hospitality department Ms Office Proficient Strong leadership and communication skills 40. Assistant Supply Chain Manager (Logistics & Inventory Management) - (1 Post) Ref/F&C/PROC/40/03/13 The Job To assist Supply Chain Manager in running of an efficient & effective management of Supply Chain Department,equally Logistics and Inventory 16
Management Section by managing local and international procurement managing inventory monitoring budget and evaluating suppliers & contractors and service providers in accordance with the Public Procurement Law and Regulations. The Person Ideal candidate should have Bachelor s degree in Commerce/ Economics/Business Administration or Purchasing & Supplies A Masters Degree is essential Diploma in Supplies Management of KNEC/CIPS/National Universities Must be Ms Office proficient and having working knowledge of SAP ERP. Be a member of KISM A minimum of 10 years experience in Supply Chain. Good knowledge of procurement regulations and contract administration is critical in this position an 41 Assistant Supply Chain Manager (Geothermal Resource Development) - (1Post) Ref/F&C/PROC/41/03/13 The Job To be responsible for the efficient and effective management of the Supply Chain Section at GRD, by managing both local and coordinating international purchases, monitoring expenditure and evaluating suppliers, enhancing suppliers relationship and ensuring compliance of Company and Public Procurement Law and Regulations The Person Ideal candidate should have Bachelor s degree in Commerce/ Economics/Business Administration or Purchasing & Supplies A Masters Degree is essential Diploma in Supplies Management of KNEC/CIPS/National Universities Must be Ms Office proficient and having working knowledge of SAP ERP. Be a member of KISM A minimum of 10 years experience in Supply Chain. Good knowledge of procurement regulations and contract administration is critical in this position an 17
42. Chief Procurement Officer (Contracts) - 1 Post (Ref/F&C/PROC/42/03/13 The Job Reporting to Assistant Supply Chain Manager Tender & Contracts, the ideal candidate will be responsible for managing robust and structured Contracts Management processes and practices that deliver value protection and value enhancement. The Person Ideal candidate should have Bachelor s degree in Commerce/ Economics/Business Administration or Purchasing & Supplies Diploma in Supplies Management of KNEC/CIPS/National Universities Must be Ms Office proficient and having working knowledge of SAP ERP. Be a member of KISM A minimum of Seven (7) years experience in Supply Chain. Good knowledge of procurement regulations and contract administration is critical in this position. 43 Senior. Business Risk Analyst, Risk Management (1post Ref/HR/MD&CEO/AUDIT/43/03/13 - (Permanent) The Job Reporting to Chief Risk Management Fraud & Forensics Officer, the ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing Enterprise Risk Management initiatives, Fraud Risk Management reviews, Fraud Investigations and Forensic Audits assignment as and when it arises. The Person Ideal candidate should have Bachelors degree in Business Administration/Finance/Engineering or related field Must have professional qualification of Certified Accountancy (CPA III, ACCAIII), with Minimum three (3) years working experience in Technical Audit, Risk Management Fraud & Forensics Investigation. Must be Ms Office proficient and be a member of professional body. 18
44. Senior Financial Analyst, Regulatory Affairs (1Post) Ref/HR/REG./REG.MGT/44/03/13-(Permanent) The Person To Ensure that the company sets cost reflective and competitive tariffs sufficient to guarantee coverage of the company s present and forecasted revenue requirement Ideal candidate should have At least an undergraduate degree in bachelor of commerce, economics or related field. Professional qualifications in finance or related field. Certified financial analyst (cfa) will be an added advantage. Ms excel proficiency with strong analytical skills Registration with professional bodies an added advantage Interested applicants should apply through myjobsinkenya.com/kengen. Closing date for applications is 10 th April, 2013 at 5.00 p.m. N/B: 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 feel they have key strengths. Canvassing and falsifying of data will lead to automatic disqualification. 19