Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution in one of the following disciplines:

• Electrical Power Engineering

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Mechanical or Production Engineering or related field 

• Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in power plant operations, dispatch, or power plant control room environments.

• Experience in grid-connected generation facilities will be an added advantage.

• Knowledge in SCADA is an added advantage.

• Valid EBK Certification. 

Operations & Dispatch Execution**

• Operate and dispatch power in accordance with the system technical description, approved procedures, and dispatch instructions.

• Monitor plant operational parameters, alarms, charts, meters, and gauges to ensure stable and safe operation.

• Execute start-up, shutdown, and switching activities of generators, turbines, and auxiliary equipment under approved instructions.

• Adjust operational controls as instructed to regulate power flow and respond to grid requirements from KPLC.

Monitoring, Reporting and Data Management****

• Conduct routine checks of equipment and operational parameters to detect early signs of malfunction or abnormal operation.

• Accurately record operational data, events, and alarms in shift logs and control reports.

• Maintain reliable and meaningful equipment history records to support engineering analysis.

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and distribution of operational and dispatch reports.

Support to Maintenance and Engineering****

• Coordinate with Maintenance teams during planned and unplanned outages as instructed.

• Support implementation of maintenance schedules and operational instructions issued by Engineering or Supervisory staff.

• Participate in incident reporting and provide factual input to investigations and Lessons Learned processes.

Safety, Compliance and Procedures**

• Strictly comply with Kenyan regulatory requirements, PPA obligations, and internal operating procedures.

• Adhere to Work Permit, Switching, and Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) requirements always.

• Immediately report unsafe conditions, abnormal events, or deviations from procedures to the Operations Manager.

• Act in compliance with LTWP policies and procedures, HSE policies and Golden Rules.

• Support departmental objectives related to safety, availability, and operational efficiency.