Summary

The Technician: Power Systems (Substation) is responsible for operating and supporting the maintenance of electrical substations to ensure a reliable, safe, and continuous power supply to airport operations

Responsibilities

 

• Operate electrical substations, including monitoring equipment, performing switching operations, and ensuring stable and continuous power distribution.
• Monitor transformers, switchgear, control panels, and protection systems to ensure proper and reliable functioning.
• Conduct routine inspections of substation equipment to identify faults, wear, abnormal conditions, or potential failures.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance tasks and assist in repairs of substation equipment in accordance with maintenance plans and procedures.
• Execute switching operations and isolation procedures strictly in line with safety protocols, operational instructions, and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Identify electrical faults, abnormalities, or system failures and report them promptly to engineers or supervisors.
• Support rapid response to power failures and assist in restoring electrical supply to critical airport systems and operations.
• Execute assigned maintenance and operational tasks in accordance with CMMS schedules and work instructions.
• Follow all electrical safety procedures, use appropriate PPE, and comply with safety regulations at all times.
• Record operational data, maintenance activities, and incidents accurately, clearly, and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with engineering and operations teams to ensure uninterrupted power supply and safe substation operations.

 

Education and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Vocational training or diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical systems, power distribution, or substation operations
• Proficiency in Swahili

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering is an added advantage
• Certification in electrical safety or high-voltage operations is an added advantage
• Experience in airport, utility, or industrial power systems is an added advantage
• Proficiency in English is an added advantage

Requirements

Characteristics

• Reliability of power supply (downtime incidents)
• Timeliness of fault detection and reporting
• Compliance with safety procedures
• Accuracy of operational and maintenance records
• Response time to power failures or incidents
• Preventive maintenance completion rate

Reporting To

Electrical Engineer