Engineer (Operation & Maintenance) (1 Post) at The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation

Job Description

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Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) Following the enactment of the Energy Act , Rural Electrification Authority (REA) has now changed to Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC). REREC has an expanded mandate of spearheading Kenya’s green energy drive, in addition to implementing rural electrification projects.

GRADE REREC 6

Job Specifications

Developing strategies for the Operation and Management of solar, wind andother renewable energy sources implemented and managed by REREC; Ensuring the management of the facilities, generation plants & networks, and installation of substations is undertaken according to industry best practices; Developing and implementing Directorate plans, policies, norms and procedures in accordance with the REREC Mandate; Providing advisory to management on all matters relating to the operation and maintenance of renewable energy projects in operation; Coordinating the Operation and Management of renewable energy projects implemented by REREC as per the strategic Plan; Planning and managing resource requirements for the Department and monitoring their optimal usage; Scheduling and implementing of preventive maintenance and planned maintenance for the renewable energy generation plants and networks; Providing daily monitoring reports to the management; Providing forecasting report for operating RE sources on daily, weekly and monthly; Providing dispatch schedule for renewable energy plants; and Providing daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports on renewable energy projects.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

Bachelors degree Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field from a recognized institution; Proficiency in computer applications; Registered as a graduate engineer; and Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution