1.     MANAGER - GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

a)    Job Summary

The job holder is responsible for exploration, development, and management of geothermal reservoirs to avail steam to power producers sustainably.

b)    Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

                 i.          Providing leadership in the development and implementation of geothermal development strategies including development of departmental workplans and budgets.

               ii.          Developing policies and procedures to achieve the company’s strategic objective in the management of reservoirs and steam fields.

              iii.          Providing leadership and ensuring efficient and effective management of staff and resources.

              iv.          Facilitating planning and implementation of geoscientific surface exploration and heat flow measurements of geothermal fields

               v.          Coordinating the process of identification and ranking of geothermal prospects.

              vi.          Spearheading well siting and targeting processes, and monitoring the drilling process

             vii.          Implementing and managing steam gathering system and steam supply contracts to ensure quality steam delivery to the power plants.

           viii.          Ensuring execution of well-testing processes, reservoir and steam field performance and monitoring programmes, and reinjection strategies for optimal performance.

              ix.          Facilitating and approving geothermal resource assessments and modelling.

               x.          In-charge of contracts for construction of steam piping and fluid collection and reinjection systems, power plants, well intervention and feasibility studies.

              xi.          Responsible for design, fabrication, and maintenance of resource assessment and management equipment to ensure efficiency of reservoir, steam field and power plant operations and management.

            xii.          Ensuring efficient use of steam through accurate metering and audit of steam supply system.

           xiii.          Reviewing and recommending research in improvement/ standardization of geothermal well testing procedures, modelling, and utilization.

           xiv.          Effectively managing the capacity building and career development of internal expertise/experts.

            xv.          Facilitating scientific/reservoir engineering innovations and consultancy services in liaison with the mandated Department.

c)    Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

                 i.          A minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant work experience four (4) years must be in Supervision role.

               ii.          Master’s degree in: - Earth/Geological Science, Geology, Geochemistry, Geothermal Technology, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

              iii.          Bachelor’s degree in: - Earth/Geological Science, Geology, Chemistry, geochemistry, Physics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

              iv.          Post Graduate Diploma in Geothermal Energy Technology or an equivalent from a recognized institution.

               v.          Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks (cumulative)

              vi.          Be a member of Geothermal Association of Kenya (GAK) or any relevant professional body/association.

             vii.          Proficiency in computer applications

           viii.          Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

d)     Key Competencies and Skills

                 i.          Analytical

               ii.          Initiative

              iii.          Management

              iv.          Leadership

               v.          Negotiation skills;

• Curriculum Vitae - CV
• Cover Letter/Application Letter
• Proficiency In Computer Applications
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks (cumulative)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Geothermal Energy Technology or an equivalent from a recognized institution
• Membership to Geothermal Association of Kenya (GAK) or any relevant professional body/association.