Intern - Technical | Lake Turkana Wind Power

Job Summary

NOTE: This internship is exclusively for candidates from Laisamis Constituency. The purposes of the internship are: • Gain practical/field knowledge of the operations and maintenance of plant systems and equipment. • Develop troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. • Understand the principles of preventive/corrective maintenance and how they are applied in practical engineering scenarios. • Learn about safety regulations, procedures, processes and compliance standards in the O&M field. • Develop skills by working alongside experienced engineers and technicians to understand the day-to-day operations within a team.

Job Details

Key Activities and Accountabilities

Equipment Inspection and Maintenance.
Troubleshooting and Problem Solving.
Preventive and Corrective Maintenance.
Power Dispatch operations
Safety processes and compliance.
Compliance documentation and Reporting.
Project execution and monitoring framework

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Learning and skill development – Acquire hands on experience in renewable energy systems, general wind turbine knowledge, OHL system, DRPC systems, grid integration and substation management.
Supporting windfarm operation – Participate in maintenance and operation activities as directed by the respective supervisors.
Safety and compliance – Learning and adhering to LTWP safety standards and procedures, participate in safety drills and assessments as well as ensuring compliance regulations and policies.
Professional growth – Building foundation for career in renewable energy by working closely with experienced engineers and technicians, by developing problem solving, technical and teamwork skills.
Data collection and analysis – Use SCADA systems to monitor and analyze turbine performance data, identifying trends and anomalies.

About Company

Lake Turkana Wind Power Limited

https://ltwp.co.ke/

Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) is Africa's second largest wind power project and one of Kenya's leading renewable energy companies. With 365 wind turbines, each generating 850 kW of clean energy, LTWP supplies approximately 17% of Kenya's installed electricity generation capacity, helping power homes, businesses and industries across the country. Joining LTWP means becoming part of a purpose driven team committed to delivering sustainable energy, driving innovation and creating lasting impact for Kenya and future generations.