Thika Power Ltd Seeking: Operation & Maintenance Staff for 87MW DCC Power Plant
Thika Power Ltd. hereby officially invites candidates to submit their
application and CV for the vacant positions in the O&M department
as mentioned below.
The facility is currently under construction but will completed and ready for commercial operation by mid 2013.
Thika Power is looking for candidates having a broad experience
from diesel power plant, the marine industry or from other similar heavy
industries.
Complex Main Technical data
Complex Main Technical data
- Diesel engines type 48/60B, 18 cylinder
- Number of engines 5 units
- Generators manufacturer Jeumont
- Control systems MAN/ Woodward
- Steam Turbine MAN Turbo SE
- Separators manuf. Westfalia
- Radiator Coolers Alfa Laval
- Power Plant Capacity 87MW
- Power Plant Location Thika, 25km north east of Nairobi
Operation Planner
- Mechanical Engineer (BSc University)
- Minimum 10 years experience in the operations department of a diesel power plants or similar heavy industry.
- Well knowledgeable in working and communication with KPLC dispatch office
- Advanced user knowledge of ERP systems or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Senior Shift Supervisor
- Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer (BSc University)
- Minimum 5 years experience in operation of diesel power plants with HFO fired diesel engines above 10MW
- Experience in DCC operation.
- Good knowledge of LV and MV switch gear, grid system operation and electrical auxiliary operation including PLC systems (KPLC Switching Certificate)
- Advanced level computer knowledge
Shift Technician
- Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer (BSc or Higher National Diploma)
- Minimum 4 years experience in operation of diesel power plants operation with HFO fired diesel engines or other heavy industry.
- Good knowledge of LV and MV switch gear, grid system operation and electrical auxiliary operation including PLC systems
- User level computer knowledge
Junior Shift Technician
- Technician Mechanical or Electrical (Higher National Diploma)
- Experience in operation of diesel power plant operation with HFO fired diesel engines or other heavy industry.
- User level computer knowledge
Boiler Engineer
- Technician Mechanical or Electrical (Higher National Diploma)
- Minimum 4-5 years experience with medium pressure boiler operation and maintenance.
- Experience in steam turbine operation and maintenance.
Steam System Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer (MSc or BSc University)
- Minimum 6-7 years experience with boiler operation and maintenance in a (geo) thermal power plant.
- Extensive knowledge of steam turbine operation and maintenance.
- Advanced user level in computer
Lab Technician
- Degree in Analytical Chemistry (Higher National Diploma) or similar
- Experience in analysis of water, steam, condensate, lubricants and fuel oils
- Experience in analytical laboratory of geo(thermal) power plants, refineries or chemical industry
- User level computer knowledge
QHSE- Engineer
- Mechanical or Chemical Engineer (BSc University or Higher National Diploma) or Degree in Environmental Science (BSc University or Higher National Diploma)
- Experience in QSHE department of (geo)thermal power plants, refineries, chemical industry or similar heavy industry
- Experience of working in a multinational company preferred
- User level computer knowledge
Maintenance Planner
- Mechanical Engineer (BSc University)
- Minimum 10 years experience in maintenance department of diesel power plants or similar heavy industry
- Hands-on experience in maintenance of HFO fire diesel engines including auxiliary equipment
- Advanced user knowledge of ERP systems or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Mechanical Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer (BSc University or Higher National Diploma)
- Minimum 5 years experience in maintenance department of diesel power plants or similar heavy industry
- Hands-on as a team leader.
- Good knowledge of ERP systems or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Engine Mechanics
- Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Higher National Diploma or Diploma)
- Hands-on experience of overhauling heavy-fuel oil fired diesel engines and associated auxiliaries.
Senior Electrical Engineer
- Electrical Engineer (BSc University) or Higher National Diploma
- Minimum experience of 10 years as Electrical Engineer in a diesel power plant or similar heavy industry
- Good knowledge of ERP systems or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Good experience in trouble shooting techniques and methods.
- Sound understanding of mechanical equipment and processes
- Good and firm knowledge in the protection equipment required for power generation and transmission.
- Advanced user level computer knowledge
Electricians
- Electrical Engineer (Higher National Diploma)
- Minimum 5 years experience from a diesel power plant or other similar heavy industry.
- Hands on experience of trouble shooting of control systems, low and medium voltage systems including generators and auxiliary systems.
- User level computer knowledge
- Good knowledge of ERP systems or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Instrument & Control Engineer
- Electrical Engineer (BSc University or Higher National Diploma)
- Minimum experience of 5 years as I&C engineer
- Knowledge of diesel power plant
- Knowledge of mechanical equipment and processes
- Strong hands-on experience in trouble shooting and instrument calibration
- Strong experience in PLC and DCS systems.
- Good knowledge of ERP systems or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Accountant
- MBA Finance (University) or MSc in Management (University)
- Minimum 5 years experience working as an accountant within a multinational company
- Experienced in setting-up company infrastructure from base
- Well versed in Kenyan tax law
- Experienced in ERP system
Purchaser
- Degree in Logistics Management or Procurement (BSc University or Higher National Diploma)
- Minimum 5 years experience working as purchaser in a multinational company
- Advanced user knowledge of ERP systems or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Team Assistant
- Degree in Human Resource Management (BSc University) or MSc/BSc of Arts
- Experience of working within a multinational company
- Well versed in Kenyan labor law
- Experienced in ERP system
Fuel Decanter and Helper
- Secondary Education (KCSE)
- Experience of working in maintenance department of diesel power plants or similar heavy industry is preferred
- This position is an open opportunity for motivated young people
Application period: Application period will be closed on March 10th, 2013
Commencement of assignment: Successful candidates are expected to commence the assignment on April 1st, 2013
Application shall be emailed to: jobatthikapower@gmail.com
Subject line of email must contain the designation you apply for.
Only electronic applications will be accepted.
Notification: Selected candidates will be notified directly in writing.