JOB OPPORTUNITY AT TANESCO DODOMA: ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

Position Title: Electrical Technician X 2 - Mtera Hydro Power Plant
Employer name: Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO)
Job categories: Engineering
Position Type: Full Time
Organization Type: Government
Location : Dodoma
Application deadline: 20/06/2017

DESCRIPTION:
The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) is focusing on increasing the outreach and service quality of its Energy products 'for Tanzanian people. Next to its current passion as a leading provider of electricity is to be more efficient customer focused utility for Tanzania and beyond. The Company has the largest electricity generation, transmission and distribution network in Tanzania. In order to reach its goals, the Company will, in the coming years invest heavily in its generation, transmission and distribution network, its business systems and human capital. TANESCO now invites internal & external applicants who are qualified, self-motivated, honest, hardworking and committed individuals to fill the under-mentioned post:
Specific attributes for the position:
All Candidates must:
Have good performance track record
Demonstrate highest degree of integrity
Be capable of delivering excellent results while working under pressure with tight deadlines.
Good communication skills, creative and innovative
Good team player
Be self-driven and capable of working with minimal supervision;
Must be computer literate.
The Incumbent shall reports To: Electrical Engineer
Workstation: Mtera Hydro Power Plant

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Responsible for execution of all electrical maintenance works/activities in the Power Plants, with objective of ensuring smooth operational of power generating equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
a) Respond promptly to emergence calls during emergence breakdowns to ensure restoration of fault equipment within minimum time possible.
b) Attend the plant Maintenance works as schedule, maintenance records, equipment status updating and submit work reports after repairs or preventive maintenance.
c) Ensure all the control cubicles in control room, relay room and entrance building are locked, free from dust and cobwebs on the outside and inside, also make sure all the
d) Execute properly preventive maintenance of electrical equipment in a planned time to ensure emergence breakdowns are avoided.
e) Responsible for going through the defect book in control room and attend defects recorded in the defect book.
f) Identify all faults/defects of the equipment and carry out necessary repairs.
g) Also responsible for carrying out installation and testing of new electrical equipment.
h) Observe safety regulations when carrying out maintenance duties to ensure no accidents to people and equipment.
i) Maintain and keep in safe custody all equipment and working tools under your jurisdiction

KEY KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE JOB:
• Ordinary Diploma or FTC in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Technical institution
• Form IV or VI Secondary Certificate
• Computer literacy is a must

REMUNERATION:
An attractive compensation package will be offered to the successful candidates

HOW TO APPLY:
Application instructions:

Qualified and interested candidates should apply by sending a detailed application letter clearly stating why you should be considered for the position and how you will add value to the company.
All Applications must be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and contacts of three referees.
Application letters should clearly state the candidate's name, secondary examination index number and year of examination appearing in the attached academic certificates.
Applications should be sent to address of a respective reporting office where advertised position(s) exist(s).
Deadline for submission of applications is 20th June 2017.
Applicants must include reliable phone- numbers for effective communication.
All Applicants who will not be invited for an interview should consider themselves unsuccessful
Please note that phone calls or any kind of soliciting for these positions by applicants or relatives will automatically lead to disqualification.

Applications for this position should be addressed to:

PLANT MANAGER
P.O.BOX 2199
MTERA, DODOMA

Source: Dailynews