Engineers Management Trainee Program

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC (Kenya Power) is a leading electricity distribution and transmission company in Kenya, dedicated to providing reliable and quality power to millions of customers across Kenya. Kenya Power is committed to driving innovation, sustainability and excellence in all aspects of our operations.

Kenya Power is seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our Management Trainee Program. We are looking for brilliant, dynamic and selfdriven persons eager to make a difference and be part of our results-oriented teams. Joining our Management Trainee Program offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, where you will contribute to the growth and transformation of Kenya’s energy landscape.

Applications are now open for suitably qualified candidates for various positions within the program.

ENGINEERS

Job Summary

Responsible for the design, development and maintenance of power line infrastructure needed for electricity transmission and distribution, including substations, transformers, and power lines. Their expertise is essential advancing the company’s mission to provide quality and reliable supply to the customers. Engineers are distributed in various Engineering disciplines as below;

1. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS-Job Ref: HR:KP1/5B.2/1/3/1587
2. CIVIL ENGINEERS -Job Ref: HR:KP1/5B.2/1/3/1588
3. MECHANICAL ENGINEERS -Job Ref: HR:KP1/5B.2/1/3/1589
4. MECHATRONICS ENGINEERS– Job Ref: HR:KP1/5B.2/1/3/1590
5. GEOSPATIAL ENGINEERS – Job Ref: HR:KP1/5B.2/1/3/1591

Duties and responsibilities

• Power system Planning.
• Design of schemes to facilitate network expansion and system Reinforcements.
• Implementation of power system projects.
• Planning and execution of maintenance programs for a robust network
• Operation of the grid.
• Repair and Maintenance of electrical plants.
• Coordination of protection equipment to maintain supply stability.
• Implementation of strategies to enhance supply quality and reliability.
• Implementing assurance programs on the development and maintenance procedures.
• Maintenance of plant, tools, transport and workshops for repairs.
• Coordination of commercial services.
• Telecommunication services.
• Building and civil structures development and maintenance.
• Adherence to quality, occupational health and safety standards.
• Design, program, or model Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications or procedures.
• Develop specialised computer software routines, internet-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, or business applications to customise geographic information.

Person Specifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Software engineering, Geospatial Engineering or related field from a recognised institution
• Registered as Graduate Engineers with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or any other registration by Relevant Professional body.