Power Systems Manager, Facilities

Power Systems Manager, Facilities

Responsible for managing (developing and maintaining) Power systems (Generators, UPSes, ACs, Electrical Installations and Stabilizers) within all bank premises by ensuring that the systems are up and running with no services interruption.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all power systems activities and provide work direction and supervision to power systems staff.
• Maintain optimal working condition for all power systems power systems (Generators, UPSes, Stabilizers, Electrical installations and air conditioning systems) within bank premises by establishing and enforcing preventative and on-going maintenance, and testing programs, scheduling repairs; coordinating shut-downs and installations.
• Ensure that power systems and air conditioning systems meet the requirements of the data centres and all the banking facilities to prevent business downtime and data loss.
• Plan power systems projects by determining specification, selecting contractors, establishing installation schedules; planning shut-downs and installations, integrating requirements with architectural and mechanical designs; verifying code requirements.
• Manage power system projects by supervising installations and resolving design issues.
• Maintain a register of all safety checks undertaken on power systems and air conditioning systems to ensure that identified risks are dealt with to prevent future risks.
• Develop and maintain a register of evaluations of power sources and Uninterrupted Power Supply equipment used by the bank to ensure continued appropriateness.
• Receiving, registering and progressing investigations and evaluations of new equipment proposed for programme use.
• Monitor the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies and equipment and initiating reordering when necessary.
• Tracking, analysing and improving key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc.
• Provide power systems support to KCB Group subsidiaries as and when required.

The Person

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering from a recognized University
• Professional Qualification in Engineering and a registered engineer (ERB).  Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• At least 8 years’ experience in Electrical Installation design and implementation including switchgear, Power  back up solutions and concepts, Electromechanical systems – ACs
• Demonstrated experience and track record in Project Management.
• Experience in Contract management. Proven record of working with third parties in service delivery and role execution
• Experience in developing positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Leadership skills with demonstrated competencies in championing customer focus.
• High level of initiative and self-drive.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead, coach and supervise team members effectively to deliver on targets.

The above positions are demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate.  

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to; recruitment@kcb.co.ke

To be considered your application must be received by March 14, 2014.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Ref: LOG 03/2014