Senior Technician I, Regions at Kenya Power

Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1990

This position will be reporting to the respective Senior Human Resource & Administration Officer. The key duties and responsibilities will include;

• Undertake proposals, designs, drawings, layouts, site planning and setting out as per the required standards.
• Prepare designs and estimates for works.
• Prepare bill of quantities to form tender documents on sourcing of building materials, contractors and consultants.
• Participate in preparation of service maintenance contracts for building services equipment.
• Maintain accurate building and maintenance records and develop maintenance manuals for various properties.
• Supervise and prepare reports of all building and civil engineering works carried out by external contractors, in-house labour and ensure timely payments.
• Facilitate statutory compliance related to building construction and premises.
• Facilitate planned preventive and corrective maintenance of building components, equipment and plant.
• Implementation of safety, health, and environment guidelines issued from time-to-time.
• Account for inputs and resources provided for works.
• Authorize job cards and maintaining records of performance of contracted and in-house services.
• Carry out measurement of works and processing payments.
• Provide technical support at various stages of the procurement process and inspection and acceptance of works.
• Carry out inspection of premises and initiating works in liaison with the relevant sections.
• Participate in in setting up of offices, implementation office relocations and moves resolving emerging issues arising thereof.
• Implement strategies, policies, work processes, instructions, and standards on built environment.
• Safe custody of documents and records pertaining the built environment and works therein.

Appointment Specification

• Diploma in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field from a recognized institution, or related fields from a recognized institution. A minimum of four (4) years in relevant work experience.

Or

• Higher Diploma in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Surveyors or related field from a recognized institution.
• Possession of Project Management qualification will be an added advantage
• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience in building
• construction, or building maintenance and management
• Membership of relevant professional bodies. Be a member in good standing.
• Demonstrated results in work performance
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• A high degree of initiative & analytical thinking
• Attention to detail and self-driven
• Planning Skills
• Negotiation skills;
• Reporting skills