Job Description
The Company invites applications from suitable individuals to fill the following positions: -
ENGINEER POWER DISPATCH– (KET 6) ONE (1 POSITION) REF: KET/5/1C/40/191/VOL II
– B (12/23) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS
Reporting to the Manager, Real Time Operations
Job purpose
This Job is responsible for undertaking quality and reliable delivery of electrical energy to
the consumer at ALL times and respects commercial and technical obligations of the TSO as
per the generation plan.
Key Responsibilities;
i. Maintaining allowable frequency range as per the Transmission Grid Code;
ii. Maintaining system voltages at all busses within the required range as per the
Transmission Grid Code;
iii. Ensuring optimal generation dispatch guided the merit order;
iv. Keeping track of status of reactive power equipment in the system during shift;
v. Capturing machines dispatch records during the shift;
vi. Logging all relevant system events according to the Operations Procedures and
management directives;
vii. Implementing real-time actions that ensure the reliable operation of the National
Grid;
viii. Working in conjunction with Transmission management engineer on duty desk to
share information as a cohesive shift output;
ix. Working in conjunction with other departments and sections of the company,
generators, and control centres of other interconnected TSOs in all matters of
common interest and to ensures the security and stability of the national and
interconnected power system;
x. Working in conjunction with the Regional Shift Controllers in matters involving the
operation of their respective 11kV, 33kV and/or 66kV networks so as to maintain the
integrity of the system;
xi. Capturing and reporting any event (fault or incident causing loss of supplies) in
accordance with the existing operational procedures and working instructions;
xii. Preparing reports regarding system performance at the end of every shift;
xiii. Undertaking the required internal and external training requirements and
certifications;
Qualifications & Skills required
i). Bachelors’ Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Electrical Engineering Degree
ii). Registered member with EBK;
iii). Member of IEK;
iv). Must have a minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.
Working condition - Office setting and field visits
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MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-
i). A Signed application letter;
ii). A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions
held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take
up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
iii). Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
iv). Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.
Important Information to note:
i). Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an
offence to include incorrect information in the application;
ii). Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
iii). Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
iv). Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity
Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
v). It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
Only Successful candidates will be expected to present the following Chapter Six
Clearance Certificates : -
a) Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
b) Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
c) Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
d) Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
e) Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).