Job Description

Senior Civil Engineer Job, Engineering Jobs In Kenya June 2023, 

The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation, (formerly, the Rural Electrification Authority) a State Corporation established under the Energy Act, 2019, is mandated to enhance provision of electricity in the rural areas of the country as well as develop, manage and promote the use of renewable energy in Kenya. Through its mandate, the Corporation seeks to improve the socio- economic well-being of Kenyans living in rural areas as well as develop cheap alternatives to sources of energy through the promotion of renewable energy.

The Corporation is looking for highly experienced, motivated and results oriented individuals to fill the vacancies in the organization. The applicants must be self-driven individuals who are focused and committed to driving the Corporation towards achieving its mandate. They will work with the departmental teams in spearheading/embracing innovation, work ethics and must possess high level of integrity.

Applications are invited from professionals who meet ALL the minimum qualifications for the following positions;

RENEWABLE ENERGY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY DEPARTMENT

SENIOR ENGINEER (CIVIL), GRADE REREC 5 (1 POST)

Responsibilities

• Implementing strategies for the Operation and Management of solar, wind and other renewable energy sources implemented and managed by REREC;


• Ensuring the management of the facilities, generation plants and networks, and installation of substations is undertaken according industry best practices;


• Implementing Directorate plans, policies, norms and procedures in accordance with the REREC Mandate;


• Implementing 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;


• Implementing scheduled preventive maintenance and planned maintenance for the RE generation plants and networks;


• Providing daily monitoring reports to the management;


• Providing forecasting report for operating renewable energy sources on daily, weekly and monthly;


• Providing dispatch schedule for renewable energy plants;


• Providing daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports on renewable energy projects; and


• Liaising with other departments/sections of the Corporation on specific

Qualifications

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

• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience;


• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Civil Engineering, or its equivalent from a recognized institution;


• Registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya;


• Certificate in supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks;


• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;


• Proficiency in computer applications; and


• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

How to Apply

• Apply for a position through a standard one-page letter, attaching a detailed CV and copies of certificates;


• All applicants MUST complete the BIO DATA Form which should be obtained in the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation website and send the same in EXCEL to the Chief Executive Officer on jobs@rea.co.ke. PDF and SCANNED bio data will be rejected.


• Only the candidates offered employment shall be required to present the following clearance certificates:Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit HARD COPIES of their applications together with their updated Curriculum Vitae, CERTIFIED copies of academic and professional certificates on or before the closing dates.
  
  
  
  • Tax Compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Corporation(KRA);
  
  
  • Clearance Certificates from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission(EACC);
  
  
  • Clearance Certificates from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
  
  
  • A Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI); and
  
  
  • A current report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
  
  
  
  




• Qualified persons including physically challenged, youth, minority groups and female candidates are encouraged to apply.


• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be sent to:

The Chief Executive Officer,

Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation, Kawi House, Block C/South C-Bellevue,

P.O Box 34585-00100,

NAIROBI.

So as to reach on/or before 26^th June 2023.

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