Senior Technician I, Regions 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 ...

 

Senior Technician I, Regions

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationDiploma
  • Experience4 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldBuilding and Construction  , Engineering / Technical 

Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1990

This position will be reporting to the respective Senior Human Resource & Administration Officer. The key duties and responsibilities will include;

  • Undertake proposals, designs, drawings, layouts, site planning and setting out as per the required standards.
  • Prepare designs and estimates for works.
  • Prepare bill of quantities to form tender documents on sourcing of building materials, contractors and consultants.
  • Participate in preparation of service maintenance contracts for building services equipment.
  • Maintain accurate building and maintenance records and develop maintenance manuals for various properties.
  • Supervise and prepare reports of all building and civil engineering works carried out by external contractors, in-house labour and ensure timely payments.
  • Facilitate statutory compliance related to building construction and premises.
  • Facilitate planned preventive and corrective maintenance of building components, equipment and plant.
  • Implementation of safety, health, and environment guidelines issued from time-to-time.
  • Account for inputs and resources provided for works.
  • Authorize job cards and maintaining records of performance of contracted and in-house services.
  • Carry out measurement of works and processing payments.
  • Provide technical support at various stages of the procurement process and inspection and acceptance of works.
  • Carry out inspection of premises and initiating works in liaison with the relevant sections.
  • Participate in in setting up of offices, implementation office relocations and moves resolving emerging issues arising thereof.
  • Implement strategies, policies, work processes, instructions, and standards on built environment.
  • Safe custody of documents and records pertaining the built environment and works therein.

Appointment Specification

  • Diploma in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field from a recognized institution, or related fields from a recognized institution. A minimum of four (4) years in relevant work experience.

Or

  • Higher Diploma in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Surveyors or related field from a recognized institution.
  • Possession of Project Management qualification will be an added advantage
  • A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience in building
  • construction, or building maintenance and management
  • Membership of relevant professional bodies. Be a member in good standing.
  • Demonstrated results in work performance
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • A high degree of initiative & analytical thinking
  • Attention to detail and self-driven
  • Planning Skills
  • Negotiation skills;
  • Reporting skills

Method of Application

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 Friday, 10th January 2025.

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)

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. 

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Power on www.kplc.co.ke to apply

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