CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT KENYA ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION COMPANY LIMITED (KETRACO)
INTRODUCTION
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) is a state-owned corporation established on December 2, 2008, under the Company’s Act, Cap 486. As a key player in Kenya’s energy sector, KETRACO is responsible for planning, designing, constructing, owning, operating, and maintaining the high-voltage electricity transmission grid and regional power interconnectors.
Our vision is to provide a Stable Power Grid that Transforms Lives in the Region and Beyond, and our mission is to deliver a stable electricity grid and facilitate power trade for sustainable socio-economic development.
We invite applications from qualified individuals to fill the following positions:
1. Graduate Engineer, SCADA Telecommunication – (KET 6)
Reference No: KET/5/1C/40/180-B (02/2025)
Number of Positions: 1
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
Reporting to: Senior Engineer – SCADA & Telecommunications
Job Purpose:
This role is responsible for testing, commissioning, and maintaining Substation Automation and SCADA Systems across all KETRACO substations. The position ensures effective monitoring and control of substations both locally and from the National Control Centre in Nairobi while supporting data analysis, decision-making, and ensuring 99.99% system availability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise Graduate Engineers and Technicians during operation and maintenance of Telecommunication systems.
- Review designs for substation Telecommunication, CCTV, and Access Control Systems.
- Conduct testing and commissioning of new Telecommunication Systems equipment.
- Prepare specifications for Telecommunication equipment and systems in line with approved policies.
- Participate in commissioning, operation, and maintenance of CCTV, Access Control, and Wide Area Network systems across all KETRACO substations and repeater stations.
- Supervise substation Telecommunication, CCTV, and Access Control System projects, including testing and commissioning activities.
- Support operation and maintenance of Power Systems Telecommunication Networks and Multiplexer Systems to enable efficient monitoring and control of substations and repeater stations.
- Issue and receive Safety Electrical Permits to work and Limitation of Access.
- Prepare reports on Telecommunication works.
Working Conditions:
- Office setting and field visits.
Mandatory Requirements for All Positions
Applicants MUST provide the following documents:
- Signed application letter.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up the appointment, and names of at least three professional referees.
- Copies of academic and professional certificates.
- Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.
Important Notes:
- Candidates must provide all required details; providing incorrect information may lead to disqualification.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Canvassing in any form will result in automatic disqualification.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce original copies of their National Identity Card, academic, and professional certificates during the interview.
- It is a criminal offense to present fake certificates or documents.
- Successful candidates will be required to present the following Chapter Six clearance certificates:
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
- Valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
- Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
- Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
- Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Equal Opportunity Employer
KETRACO is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to upholding fair competition, merit-based selection, and diversity in employment as per the Constitution (Chapter 232 (1)). We encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, marginalized communities, and minorities.
Note: Applications that do not meet the specified qualifications, lack the required documentation, or contain false information will not be considered.
How to Apply
Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should submit their applications by March 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM via the job application link posted on the KETRACO website.
