Position scope

Reporting to the Plant Supervisor, the successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operations of the hydro power plants.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the plant supervisor in the safe operations and maintenance of the power plant;
• Operating the power generating plant;
• Ensuring operations and maintenance of plant and equipment in conformity with established SOPs.
• Monitoring equipment performance and keeping records of any observed deviations and abnormalities;
• Ensuring regular preventive maintenance activities are carried out in a timely and safe manner;
• Participating in ensuring statutory inspections are carried out;
• Participating in continuous upgrading of machines and equipment to keep pace with changing technology;
• Participating in preparation of budget and adherence to approved levels;
• Participation in the equipment performance monitoring and evaluation exercises
• Ensuring observation and compliance to environmental, health and safety measures and regulations and Coordinating environmental audits;
• Conducting training activities for maintenance staff and other personnel as and when required;
• Develop and implement schedules and procedures for safety inspections and preventive maintenance program;
• Ensuring timely and accurate plant data capture including billing records, energy generation, plant performance among others;

 Qualifications/Competencies/Experience

The ideal candidates must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies: –

• Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering;
• Three (3) years of relevant experience;
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical and hydraulic drawings;
• Ability to maintain mechanical systems;
• Should have working knowledge in the operation of hydraulic machines and specifically in hydraulic turbines, transformers, circuit breakers, intake gates, power distribution lines e.t.c;
• Should be able to troubleshoot complex problems in a power plant;
• Should have strong analytical skills and be result oriented;
• Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice;
• Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader
• Must have management and Leadership skills;
• Must have ability to accurately plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines;
• Should have problem solving and decision making abilities;
• Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication;
• Should demonstrate ability to identify and respond to risk areas within the plant;
• Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills;
• Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages and other engineering software;