Geospatial Engineers at Kenya Power

Kenya Power owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country and sells electricity to over 4.8 million customers (as at June 29, 2016). The Company’s key mandate is to plan for sufficient electricity generation and transmission capacity to meet demand; building and maintaining the power distribution and ...

 

Geospatial Engineers

  • Job TypeContract
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldEngineering / Technical  , Graduate Jobs 

Job Ref: HR:KP1/5B.2/1/3/1591

Job Summary

Responsible for the design, development and maintenance of power line infrastructure needed for electricity transmission and distribution, including substations, transformers, and power lines. Their expertise is essential advancing the company's mission to provide quality and reliable supply to the customers.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Power system Planning.
  • Design of schemes to facilitate network expansion and system Reinforcements.
  • Implementation of power system projects.
  • Planning and execution of maintenance programs for a robust network Operation of the grid.
  • Repair and Maintenance of electrical plants.
  • Coordination of protection equipment to maintain supply stability.
  • Implementation of strategies to enhance supply quality and reliability.
  • Implementing assurance programs on the development and maintenance procedures.
  • Maintenance of plant, tools, transport and workshops for repairs.
  • Coordination of commercial services.
  • Telecommunication services.
  • Building and civil structures development and maintenance.
  • Adherence to quality, occupational health and safety standards.
  • Design, program, or model Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications or procedures.
  • Develop specialised computer software routines, internet-based
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, or business applications to customise geographic information.

Person Specifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Software engineering, Geospatial Engineering or related field from a recognised institution Registered as Graduate Engineers with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or any other registration by Relevant Professional body.

Method of Application

NOTE:

  • The ideal applicants for the above positions must have graduated from recognized institutions after the year 2020 with Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study, attaining atleast second class Honours.
  • Successful candidates will undergo an eighteen (18) months training program at the Company. The training program will be structured to include classroom, mentorship, hands-on projects, and rotations across various Departments and functions among others. On successful completion, they will be absorbed in specific functions of the Company.

Interested persons should submit their applications online through visiting Kenya Power website on http://www.kplc.co.ke. Attach detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials. Please note that we may use this information to conduct background verification during the recruitment process. Quote the title of the position you are applying for and include your mobile telephone contact and email address and to be received not later than Thursday 22nd August, 2024.

Only candidates offered employment shall present the following clearance certificates;

  • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
  • Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
  • Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
  • Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) 
Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Power on kplc.co.ke to apply

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