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Electrical Utility Manager

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

5 years

Location

Lamu

Job Field

Engineering / Technical

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Electrical Utility Manager will oversee the operation, maintenance, and management of electrical systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient delivery and performance of utility systems. The role also includes quality management, administration, and adherence to safety and operational standards. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing the operation and maintenance of engine-driven generators, medium-voltage electrical equipment, and associated switchgear systems.
• Overseeing electrical distribution systems equivalent to those on Diego Garcia, ensuring uninterrupted power supply and optimal performance.
• Implementing and managing a Quality Management System (QMS) that includes accident and incident investigation.
• Conducting ongoing risk assessments and analysis of electrical utility operations to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational standards.
• Coordinating and supervising a team of technical personnel to effectively manage electrical distribution and generator systems.
• Creating and managing schedules for preventive maintenance and corrective actions on power generation and distribution systems.
• Interfacing and communicating with stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer (KO), to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Reviewing and verifying all documented experience and qualifications prior to the start of contract performance as per contract requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant codes, standards, and procedures, such as OSHA safety regulations and applicable electrical codes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of five (5) years of documented experience with engine-driven generators rated a minimum of 1,000 kW three-phase/60 Hz stationary diesel engine generators and associated medium voltage electrical equipment/switchgear systems.
• Minimum of five (5) years of documented experience with electrical distribution systems equivalent to the system on Diego Garcia.
• Minimum of five (5) years of documented Quality Management and Administration experience, including accident and incident investigation.
• All documented experience must be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) for review and approval prior to the start of contract performance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for the duration of deployment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related technical field.
• Prior experience in managing electrical systems in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce is preferred.
• Valid country driver’s license and passport.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills in managing large-scale utility systems.
• Familiarity with NAVFAC standards and practices.

• Managing the operation and maintenance of engine-driven generators, medium-voltage electrical equipment, and associated switchgear systems.
• Overseeing electrical distribution systems equivalent to those on Diego Garcia, ensuring uninterrupted power supply and optimal performance.
• Implementing and managing a Quality Management System (QMS) that includes accident and incident investigation.
• Conducting ongoing risk assessments and analysis of electrical utility operations to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational standards.
• Coordinating and supervising a team of technical personnel to effectively manage electrical distribution and generator systems.
• Creating and managing schedules for preventive maintenance and corrective actions on power generation and distribution systems.
• Interfacing and communicating with stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer (KO), to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Reviewing and verifying all documented experience and qualifications prior to the start of contract performance as per contract requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant codes, standards, and procedures, such as OSHA safety regulations and applicable electrical codes.

• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• Organizational skills
• Management of large-scale utility systems
• Familiarity with NAVFAC standards and practices

• Minimum of five (5) years of documented experience with engine-driven generators rated a minimum of 1,000 kW three-phase/60 Hz stationary diesel engine generators and associated medium voltage electrical equipment/switchgear systems.
• Minimum of five (5) years of documented experience with electrical distribution systems equivalent to the system on Diego Garcia.
• Minimum of five (5) years of documented Quality Management and Administration experience, including accident and incident investigation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for the duration of deployment.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related technical field (Preferred).
• Prior experience in managing electrical systems in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce (Preferred).
• Valid country driver’s license and passport (Preferred).