The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is fully government-owned company in Kenya's energy sector. GDC was formed in 2008 as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to accelerate the development of geothermal resources in Kenya.
GDC is tasked with developing steam fields and selling geothermal steam for electricity generation to KenGen and to private investors....
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General Manager - Drilling & Infrastructure Development
Managing design, development, creation and maintenance of small-scale to large-scale civil and engineering works including but not limited to construction of buildings, roads and well pads
Directing safe and efficient drilling, work-over and completion operations on all GDC operated and contracted rigs
Providing technical support and leading Drilling Operations, Equipment Maintenance, Fleet and Logistics Management and Infrastructure teams for smooth operations
Overseeing GDC drilling and related projects including monitoring of drilling operations service providers in accordance with company authorized and agreed project objectives including but not limited to safety, schedule, scope, quality, and budget
Coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
Facilitating project delivery on time, within scope and within budget
Evaluating GDC’s project in terms of scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate techniques
Promoting efficient budget management including coordination of all procurement and logistics for drilling and infrastructure development
Providing professional leadership in the development and implementation of Corporate Strategic plans in order to ensure efficient and cost-effective provision of services
Developing and implementing strategies for creating a high performing organizational culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance management and results to ensure that program activities are undertaken on sound management principles and practices
Initiating organizational performance reviews and business process improvement programs
Provide leadership in the enhancement of the Company’s communication strategy and the protection of the GDC brand among its critical stakeholders
Handling employees’ performance and related Human Resource matters
Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
A minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be in a senior managerial role
Master’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Mechatronics, Electrical, Geoscience, Chemical, Agricultural, Mining Engineering, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Professional certification in a relevant field
Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks (cumulative)
Registered Professional by Engineers Board of Kenya/ Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board or equivalent
Proficiency in computer applications
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
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