New Internship Openings at Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC, KenGen

Mechanical Engineers – Internship 

Job Summary

The job entails Operation & maintenance of plant and equipment in the power plants , drilling , reservoir and steam field as well as dispatch Centre

Duties and responsibilities

1. Operation, repair and maintenance of power plants, equipment, workshop equipment, tools, pipeline, steam-gathering system, earthmovers, drilling rigs and measurement of geothermal well parameters and building services Equipment/systems.
2. Supervision of construction, installation and commissioning of power plant, machinery, equipment and pipeline.
3. Monitoring, evaluation and reporting on maintenance programs, energy generation, projects implementation schedule, efficiency of machines, equipment performance and geothermal wells data.
4. Collection of data for maintenance, projects and energy planning
5. Scheduling of calibration program for equipment, tools and instruments

Librarians/ Information Scientists – Internship

Duties and responsibilities

1. Implementing knowledge harvesting and transfer programs and activities
2. Managing all the information, knowledge management tools & systems in the Company
3. Supporting knowledge management programmes in line with the innovation and knowledge management strategy.

Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Date of graduation should be after 2020.

Electrical Engineers – Internship

Job Summary

An Engineer on internship at this level will work under guidance and supervision of a Senior Engineer and is responsible for planning and supervision of machines attending to breakdowns ,assist in planning and installation and commissioning of new equipment as well as reviewing of project documents

Duties and responsibilities

1. Operation, repair and maintenance of power plants, instrumentation, power system protection, switchgear, generators, transformers, motors, compressors, workshops equipment, tools, drilling rigs and building services equipment/systems.
2. Supervision of construction, installation and commissioning of power plant, plant automation and electrical equipment.
3. Test and calibration of electrical equipment
4. Monitoring, evaluation and reporting on maintenance programs, energy generation, projects implementation schedule and equipment performance.
5. Collection of data for maintenance, projects and energy planning
6. Contract management and administration
7. Geothermal wells, steam-field management and reservoir monitoring
8. Adherence to quality, occupational health and safety standards

Person Specifications

1. Bachelors of Science/Technology Degree in Electrical and Electronics, Instrumentation Engineering from a recognized institution and accredited by EBK

Civil Engineers – Internship

 

Job Summary

Technical design, construction supervision, rehabilitation works, project & contract management, arbitration, building services and management

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Design, construction, monitoring and commissioning of civil structure and infrastructure
2. Repair and maintenance of dam, civil structures and roads
3. Supervision of construction, installation and commissioning of dam, civil structures and access roads
4. Schedule for test and calibration of civil equipment
5. Contract management and administration
6. Preparation of drilling site, waterline, well pads and cellar
7. Ensure adherence to quality, occupational health and safety standards

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

1. Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution and accredited by EBK

Mechanical Technician – Internship

Job Summary

This cadre is responsible for operations and maintenance of power plants and their auxiliaries, control room operations, mechanical equipment maintenance, drilling operations

Job Description

The job holder will be responsible for the following duties

• carrying out scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance on mechanical equipment
• carrying out calibration of all mechanical monitoring equipment
• installing, testing and commissioning new or refurbished plant equipment and systems
• carrying out regular safety inspections; interpreting technical drawings as per work requirement
• carrying out diagnostics and troubleshooting of faults of the plant and auxiliaries

QUQLIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be a holder of O-level certificate KCSE
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and a final certificate from the national examining body( KNEC ) after 2020

Electrical Technician – Internship

Job Summary

This cadre is responsible for operations and maintenance of power plants and their auxiliaries, control room operations, electrical equipment maintenance, instrumentation, power system protection,

Job Description

The job holder will be responsible for the following duties

• carrying out scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance on electrical equipment
• carrying out calibration of all electrical monitoring equipment
• installing, testing and commissioning new or refurbished plant equipment and systems
• carrying out regular safety inspections; interpreting technical drawings as per work requirement
• carrying out diagnostics and troubleshooting of faults of the plant and auxiliaries

QUQLIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be a holder of O-level certificate KCSE
• Diploma in Electrical/Electronics, Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and a final certificate from the national examining body ( KNEC ) issued in the last 3 years . 

Hydrologist – Internship

Job Summary

Hydrologists are responsible for obtaining hydro-meteorological data/information to advice the Company on future hydro-generation thus ensuring adequate resource assessment for long term generation capacity expansion.

Job Description

Duties

1. Review and present proposals for new ideas in energy planning studies for marketing.
2. Prepare short and medium term Energy and Power output capability plans under various forecasts and scenarios of hydrology.
3. Obtain hydro-meteorological data/information to advice the Company on future hydro-generation.
4. Monitor energy and power output projections/budgets.
5. Oversee collection, storage, and analysis of energy resource.
6. Develop and regularly update the Least Cost Power Development Plan and other National Energy Masterplans, policies and strategies.
7. Monitor the Company’s interconnected energy production system and the storage levels performance in relation to the Energy Budget projection.

Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree in Meteorology/Natural or Water Resources Management or equivalent from a recognized institution-

Geologist – Internship

Job Summary

Participate in the planning and execution of geological exploration programs

Job Description

Duties

1. Preparing inception reports and conduct reconnaissance surveys
2. Preparing for laboratory activities
3. Participate in geological well logging,
4. Conduct geotechnical investigations and hydrological surveys
5. Well prognosis
6. Contribute to well siting

Qualifications

1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology, Geological Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Geochemist – Internship

Job Summary

Participate in planning and execution of geochemical exploration programs

Job Description

Duties 

1. Participating in Geochemical monitoring programs and Laboratory activities
2. Developing Geochemical conceptual models
3. Assessing scaling and corrosion potential
4. Undertaking Tracer test programs and Tracer Flow Tests
5. Chemical sampling of wells on discharge tests

Qualification

1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology/Geochemistry/Chemistry or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Geophysicist- Internship

Job Summary

Plan and conduct geophysical exploration programs

Job Description

Duties

1. Prepare inception reports
2. Conduct reconnaissance, hydrological and geophysical surface surveys
3. Integrate and interpret different geophysical techniques
4. Execute geophysical exploration programs.
5. Contribute to well siting
6. Conduct geotechnical investigations
7. Develop geophysical conceptual models

Community Relations/Liaison Officer – Internship

Job Summary

The job holder works with the snr officer and is responsible for building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with local communities around company installations

Duties and responsibilities

1. Support the development of stakeholders engagement plan
2. Facilitate development of Resettlement Action Plans (RAP)
3. Facilitate identification, implementation and monitor Community Development Carbon Fund projects
4. Facilitate stakeholder coordination committee meetings
5. Facilitate solution for stakeholders concerns and grievances about company projects
6. Implement CSR activities
7. Facilitate resolving stakeholder and community grievances around the Company projects and operations.
8. Disseminate communication to stakeholders using the appropriate communication channels.

Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree in Community Development , Anthropology, Social Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Security Officer – Internship

Job Summary

The job holder is responsible for safeguarding the company’s assets, ensuring compliance, enforcement of company rules and regulations, undertaking intelligence operations, access control and surveillance for effective management of security risks.

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

1. Conducting ad-hoc inspections on all KenGen installations.
2. Liaise with government agencies on security matters.
3. Monitoring contract administration for KenGen and Security service providers and reporting any deviations;
4. Processing, verifying and confirming the authenticity of monthly security invoices by security service providers for accurate payment.
5. Drafting Standard Security Standing Procedures and work instructions;
6. Ensuring systematic filing and documentation of all security files and reports;
7. Collecting, collating and preserving evidence including documents, exhibits and statements;
8. Ensuring all security issues are documented in the integrated security management system.

Plant Operators – Internship

Job Summary

the job holder is responsible for operating heavy machinery to dig, lift and move materials at work sites such as an excavator or giant cranes

Job Description

Duties

• Moving earth with excavators, bulldozers and dumper trucks
• Loading shovels
• Operating giant cranes 

Supply Chain Officer – Internship

Job Summary

The job holder is responsible for assisting the Company to achieve its strategic goals through implementation of efficient and effective systems of acquisition of goods, works and services, as well as disposal of assets.

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

1. Compiling and submitting procurement plan
2. Processing purchase requisitions (PRs) from user department
3. Inviting tenders /quotations for goods, works and services as per the procurement law
4. Drafting procurement professional opinion (PPOs) papers in liaison with users department
5. Assisting in preparation of memos for tender opening and evaluation committee members
6. Evaluating tenders in accordance to the evaluation criteria
7. Preparing tender evaluation reports
8. Drafting of notification of award letters
9. Raising purchase orders for goods, works and services for subsequent approval
10. Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services

Qualifications

1. Bachelors Degree in Procurement & Supplies Management, Business Administration-Procurement Option, or other relevant field from a recognized Institution.

Human Resource Assistants – Internship

Job Summary

The job holder is responsible for implementing HR policies and procedures under the guidance of a snr officer.

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

1. Drafting letters, memos and circulars.
2. Providing administrative support to staff in the section including reservation and receiving stationery, keeping records and monitoring consumption.
3. Filing and retrieving of employee records and section files.
4. Receiving job applications and compiling data for shortlisting; Inviting candidates and panelists for interviews and distributing interview packs.

Qualifications

1. Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Human Resource Officers – Internship

Job Summary

The job holder is responsible for providing strategic direction on the company’s Human Resource by managing the employee life cycle to maximize the productivity of the organization by optimizing the effectiveness of the employees.

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

1. Implementing Human Resource policy and procedures and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
2. Participating in the talent acquisition and placement process and on-boarding new employees.
3. Coordinating training programs 
4. Implementing & coordinating performance management programs.
5. Managing and maintaining employee medical and wellness scheme.
6. Maintaining compliance with all labor and employment laws and regulations 

Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree in human resource management from a recognized university 

Administration Officer – Internship

Job Summary

The job holder is responsible for ensuring proper management of facilities, providing conducive work environment in all KenGen premises

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

1. Ensuring that office furniture and equipment are maintained
2. Overseeing daily and weekly cleaning of offices
3. Receive, distribute, and keep inventory of office furniture
4. Facilitate movement of employees to new workstations
5. Issue tea accessories and other essentials to employees
6. Replenish printing papers in the photocopiers
7. Ensure that the offices and their environs are clean and orderly all the time
8. Ensure clean drinking water and refreshments for employees is provided.
9. Manage incoming and outgoing mails, parcels, and bulky goods within the company
10. Ensure reprographic equipment, telephones and shredders are in good working condition
11. Facilitate payment of utility bills

Qualifications

1. Bachelors Degree in Facilities Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;

Property Officers – Internship

Job Summary

The jobholder is responsible for undertaking timely conveyance relating to acquisition and purchase of land. S/he is also responsible for the preparation and administration of leases and property management.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Acquisition of land and registration of land titles and administration of leases.
2. Purchase of land or premises.
3. Negotiate and obtain leases.
4. Coordinate and administer all aspects of company property as per company policy and other requirements set by the National Land Commission, Ministry of Lands and the County Government laws
5. Process relevant documents and approvals from County Governments and Ministries.
6. Liaise with County Governments and Government institutions for statutory payments.
7. Facilitate the valuation of company property.
8. Identify and manage property boundaries.
9. Identify cost effective office accommodation.
10. Maintain an inventory of the company property 

Person Specification 

1. Bachelor of Arts (Land Economics) or Real Estate Management 

ICT Officers – Internship

Job Summary

The jobholder is responsible for providing best fit technical solutions for ICT systems design, development, testing, documentation and implementation. S/he is also responsible for supporting systems’ users and effecting enhancements to the systems to cater for additional or changing needs

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Planning, designing, and implementing ICT infrastructure systems ensuring ICT systems availability, optimization and security
2. Providing and maintaining ICT Network Infrastructure including Microwave links, VSATs, Fibre links, Cabled and wireless LAN and data center.
3. Providing and maintaining security, surveillance and access control systems.
4. Designing ICT Infrastructure, security such as Intrusion detection, Network access control and disaster recovery to ensure business continuity.
5. Administering and providing technical support of Plant Control Systems including SCADA, DCS systems and related applications.
6. Planning and managing systems upgrades, migrations and enhancements.
7. Ensuring periodic maintenance of backend hardware and software systems as per schedule.
8. Maintaining up to date inventory of all ICT assets.
9. Providing ICT customer service and technical support including user training.
10. Preparation and submission of task reports

Qualification 

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology or Equivalent qualifications.

Legal Officer – Internship

Job Summary

The job holder, under the general guidance of the Chief Legal Officers shall be responsible for providing legal advice to management, business units, corporate departments and employees of KenGen to promote and protect the company’s best interest and to ensure company’s legal and contract risks are properly managed.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Prepare and file legal documents at court registries, such as plaints, statements of defenses, response to claims, appeals, list of documents and witnesses, witness statements, bundle of documents, applications, etc.
2. Represent the Company in courts , tribunals, and before government agencies.
3. Conduct pre-trial briefings and site visits.
4. Conduct research and analysis of legal matters they are handling.
5. Communicate with colleagues, judges and others involved in the court case.
6. Interpret laws, rulings and proffer legal opinions.
7. Prepare letters and general correspondences as regards matters they are handling.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized Institution.

Insurance Officer – Internship

Job Summary

This cadre is responsible for evaluating the risks and exposures of the company and acquisition of optimal covers for employees and other company assets. They Are also responsible for implementing insurance risk mitigation measures.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ascertaining that claims are reported in good time and that documentation is properly done
2. Analyzing claims and supporting documents for verification of validity.
3. Ensuring prompt registration and acknowledgement of reported claims
4. Reviewing claim reports and recommending settlement in line with policy liability and circumstances of loss
5. Ensuring prompt processing for settlement on all fully documented and concluded claims and seeking approval for payment within the agreed timeframes and approval levels
6. Consulting and advising on issues regarding claims management.
7. Carrying out Insurance Risk Surveys fronted by Insurance Companies

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

How to apply:

Use the link below to apply on the company website

https://careers.kengen.co.ke/index.php?art=vacancies&type=TWc9PQ==