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Electrical Engineer
Shanta Gold Kenya Ltd
Kisumu
Full-time
Mining, Energy & Metals
Engineering & Technology
Mid Level
Salary: Open / Negotiable
Posted 2 days ago
Deadline: May 31, 2026 7 days leftJob Description
The role focuses on ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of electrical infrastructure while supporting CAPEX projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical engineering projects from concept design through execution and commissioning
- Develop project scopes, technical specifications, BOQs, and engineering drawings
- Supervise installation of LV and MV systems, substations, transformers, motors, VFDs, switchgear, and power distribution networks
- Manage testing and commissioning of electrical equipment
- Oversee operation and maintenance of electrical systems to ensure high reliability and availability
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
- Troubleshoot faults and conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures
- Prepare CAPEX and OPEX budgets and monitor project costs
- Support procurement through technical evaluations and vendor selection
- Manage spare parts inventory and ensure availability of critical components
- Plan and supervise shutdowns, major repairs, and overhauls
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations, and company policies
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and reduce downtime
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Master’s degree is an added advantage
- Professional Engineering registration/certification preferred
- Minimum 8–12 years’ experience in electrical engineering within mining, manufacturing, power, or heavy industrial environments
- Proven experience in electrical project execution, testing, commissioning, and maintenance
- Strong hands-on experience with transformers, motors, VFDs, switchgear, and power systems
- Experience in CAPEX project management and budgeting
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Job Details
- Function
- Engineering & Technology
- Industry
- Mining, Energy & Metals
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Kisumu
- Experience
- Mid Level
- Salary
- Open
- Posted
- May 22, 2026
- Views
- 15
- Deadline
- May 31, 2026