Company : Globeleq

Pays-ville : Kenya

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Main Purpose of Role
• Develop and improve the systems and practices within the Plant.
• Be part of key pre /post Commercial Operation Date (COD) milestones in readiness for successful commissioning and COD.
• Recruit, train and develop high performing operations and technical team.
• Lead to ensure that the operations team is fully resourced with adequately trained and skilled individuals to operate the Plant sustainably for the long term.
• Work closely with the HR Manager and Plant Manager on all people related matters, with a specific focus on employee engagement and championing technical, safety and soft skills training.
• Optimise required systems to operate the Power Plant.
• Develop, establish and ensure effective and efficient implementation of policies and standards for the operation of the Power Plant.
• Responsible for all aspects of Power Plant operations.
• Implement operational and emergency procedures associated with relevant standards, legislation, and compliance with the PPA and PISSA agreements.
• Understand safe operation of geothermal steam turbine and associated control and high voltage systems in the Plant and effectively communicating with broad stakeholder base.
• Ensure the availability, safety and security of equipment.


Requirements, Skills and Attributes
Education:
• Degree in Engineering or Diploma holder with significant operational experience in large power stations or geothermal power plant
• Registered with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya

Experience:
• Minimum 10 years in operations of large power plants or similar industry.
The nature of this role will require the post holder to be a self-starter with high levels of focused drive to achieve high availability and reliability of the plant.


A key objective will be developing and improving existing systems and practices. The following are required for the role:
• Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments,
• In depth knowledge of management principles and practices,
• Sound financial planning and budgeting skills together with understanding, managing and interpreting financial information,
• Demonstrated ability in employee development and performance management skills,
• Proven understanding of geothermal power Plant,
• Proven understanding of CMMS systems and how to utilize such in operations monitoring,
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures,
• Good understanding and ability in English,
• Working Knowledge on ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Standards,
• Highly accurate, organized and detail oriented.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Team player,
• Time management skills,
• Trustworthy and ethical.