Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or equivalent.
  

Experience:

• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in power generation or heavy industrial environment.
  
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification (preferred).
  
• Membership with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
  

Skills and Competencies

Technical.

• Strong knowledge of:
  
• Power plant systems and reliability engineering
  
• ISO quality systems
  
• Root Cause Analysis methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA)
  
• Commissioning and performance testing procedures
  
• Familiarity with SCADA/DCS documentation control processes.
  
• Strong audit and reporting skills.
  
• Proficiency in quality management software systems.
  
• Familiarity with CMMS/ERP systems (SAP preferred)
  
• Strong analytical and statistical problem-solving skills
  

Mobilisation Period (Pre-Commercial Operations Date)

• Oversee quality compliance during commissioning, performance testing, and reliability run.
  
• Ensure test procedures align with PPA, EPC Contract, and OEM standards.
  
• Review commissioning documentation including:
  
• ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans)
  
• FAT/SAT documentation
  
• Performance test reports
  
• Reliability run documentation
  
• Verify punch list close-out prior to Completion until the end of the Defect Notification Period under the EPC Contract.
  
• Ensure all as-built documentation is complete before handover to operations and maintenance.
  
• Participate in EPC punch list tracking and system handover validation.
  

Operational and Maintenance Period (Post COD)

Management of Quality Management System (QMS)

• Develop and implement technical assurance frameworks for critical plant assets (turbines, generators, transformers, BOP systems).
  
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Plant Quality Management System aligned to ISO 9001.
  
• Establish plant quality policy, vision, values, objectives, and KPIs.
  
• Develop and control standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality plans.
  
• Ensure effective document control and record management systems.
  
• Lead internal quality audits and coordinate external audits.
  
• Manage non-conformance reporting (NCR) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
  
• Support plant performance optimization and loss reduction initiatives.
  
• Develop weekly, monthly, and annual quality plans in coordination with the Operations and Maintenance teams
  
• Ensure proper functioning of the IFS system during operations.
  

Regulatory & Contractual Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

• Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)
  
• PPA and PISSA quality obligations
  
• LTSA quality provisions
  
• O&M quality provisions
  
• EPC Contract quality provisions
  
• Support audits by Globeleq corporate offices, lenders, independent consultants, insurers, and regulatory authorities.
  
• Always maintain audit-ready quality documentation.
  

Contractor Quality Oversight

• Monitor contractor compliance during maintenance outages.
  
• Conduct vendor quality audits where required.
  
• Ensure OEM warranty conditions are preserved through proper quality processes.
  

Continuous Improvement & Risk Management

• Establish quality performance dashboards.
  
• Lead quality improvement initiatives.
  
• Conduct risk-based quality assessments for critical systems:
  
• Steam turbine and generator
  
• Cooling tower system
  
• Steam gathering and reinjection interface
  
• Protection and control systems
  
• Balance of Plant Systems
  
• Promote a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  
• Participate in Management reviews
  

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare monthly quality performance reports.
  
• Maintain document management and control system for:
  
• As built drawings
  
• O&M manuals
  
• Procedures
  
• Compliance certificates
  
• Technical and OEM manuals
  
• Support periodic Project Reporting requirements.
  
• Ensure controlled distribution of plant documentation.