Control Room And Dispatch Engineer

Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency head quartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGO's in various business sectors across Africa.Our client, an international company being part of a Renewable Energy project, is looking for a Control Room and Dispatch Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring the grid, prepare dispatch schedule, performing SCADA EMS functions, scheduling transmission outages for smooth maintenance and coordination with the KPLC National Control Centre to optimize power output to the main grid.Key Responsibilities Operate wind turbines and balance plant equipment from the control room using SCADA systems.Coordinate with the KPLC National Control Centre to optimize power output.Record and adjust plant operating parameters for safe and efficient operation.Conduct substation equipment isolation following lock out tagout (LOTO) procedures.Assist in implementing maintenance plans and restoring generation after disruptions.Prepare daily wind farm performance reports.Operate the 33/220kV substation and associated auxiliaries.Collaborate with the maintenance team for job safety analysis.Perform tests on critical systems as necessary to ensure availability.Respond to directives and abnormal conditions promptly.Issue and track maintenance work permits. Qualifications Must have a BSc. or B.Eng. degree in Electrical and Electronic or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.Must have 3-5 years of power plant-based experience.Experience in control room operations in a wind power plant is an added advantage.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Understanding of contractual issues related to plant operations and maintenance.Excellent communication and organizational skills.Experience in electrical equipment testing and maintenance.Proficiency in using computers and software applications.Valid Driver's License.Availability for rotating shift work, including weekends and holidays.