JOBS AT TANESCO , MARCH 2014

The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) has recently been reorganized.
Under new management, TANESCO will now focus on increasing the outreach and service quality of its Energy products for Tanzania people. Next to its current passion as a leading provider of electricity and to be more efficient customers 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 a proactive, self-motivated, trustworthy, hardworking and committed individual to fill the under-mentioned positions in the department of Investment.

Senior Research Engineer Renewable - Electrical

Reporting Office: Head Office Reports To: Principal Engineer Research
Start Date: Two weeks after the initial advertisement.
REF. NO. 01
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Responsible for execution of all research works in new & renewable energy technologies and keep abreast with trends in renewable energy improvement technologies with the objective of ensuring that the Company diversifies its energy generation sources to reduce high dependency in liquid fired and hydropower generation sources and ensure smooth integration of renewable energy into the power system.

Principal Accountabilities;
• To undertake, direct, organize, control and supervise daily research works on new & renewable energy technologies under cost reduction approaches.
• To carry out research/studies, develop and recommend new & renewable and alternative energy projects including wind, solar thermal, photovoltaic energy, geothermal and other alternative energy technologies;
• To carry out research works on new & renewable energy technologies and appropriately
advice the company on new energy resource technologies.
• To carry out research/studies on the company's power network for identification of impacts of variable power generation sources to ensure smooth integration of renewable energy sources into the power system.
• Participate in research on the alternative and renewable technologies, cost reduction approaches, improvements in operational efficiency, and technical standards for generation, transmission and distribution of electricity and to appropriately advise the company on new technologies.
• To carrying out pre-feasibility/feasibility studies and field investigations during design/ construction phase of renewable energy power projects and provide appropriate advice to ensure TANESCO is in line with industry best practices for execution of renewable energy projects.
• To keep abreast with trends in renewable energy improvement technologies and best practices in consideration of changing technology environment and provide appropriate advice to the Company in integration and associated impacts of renewable energy sources to the network.
• Carry out research/studies in new and renewable energy technologies, develop, and design new & renewable energy projects to ensure acceptability of budgets and time lines, -. conformance to government laws, and adherence to approved specifications and standards.

PROFESSIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL DETAILS
• Minimum Requirements;
A good BS,c degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and MSc in Engineering;
• Possession of Post Graduate in Business Management (MBA) will be an added advantage.
Required Competencies & Skills
• At least three (3) years of full-time experience renewable energy and Energy Management /
experience in energy sector in a reputable company/organization.
• Registered by Engineering Registration Board as an engineer;
• Registration as a Professional Engineer will be an added advantage
• Computer skills


OTHER ATTRIBUTES
Ability to learn fast and adapt to changes. Willingness and ability to work under pressure and
tight deadlines.
SELF-MANAGEMENT AND PERSONAL TRAITS:
• Self-motivated.
• Excellent Communication Skills, Engineering ethics and Code of Conduct.
• Creative, innovative and team working skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills. -
Remuneration and Benefits:
An attractive package shall be offered commensurate with skills and experience.
Details will be discussed at the interview; only people who fit the above criteria need apply.

SENIOR RESEARCH ENGINEER ENERGY INNOVATION
REF. NO.02
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Responsible for execution of all electrical energy audits and establish energy conservation opportunities in all customers premises and industries, implement innovative Demand Side Management (DSM) and energy efficiency (EE) strategies with the objective of ensuring efficient utilization of energy to minimize cost of electricity to all customer groups and maintain and/or increase the quality of service to customers; for the utility to benefit from adding more customers to the existing system without additional power generation facilities.

Principal Accountabilities;
• To carry out research works of energy innovation strategies in Demand Side Management (DSM) and Energy Efficiency (EE) Programs under cost reduction approaches, provide advice to consumers on end-use efficiency, energy management and marketing of demand-side management strategies.
• To carry out research/studies on improvement operational efficiency and provide appropriate technical advice to the company on Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) to emphasize management of demand side resources, to improve end use energy efficiencies, load management and innovative energy tariff rates.

• To carry out studies in DSM and EE to minimize cost of electricity to all customer groups to maintain and/or increase the quality of service to customers; for the utility to benefit from adding more customers to the system without additional power generation facilities.
• To undertake thermal and electrical energy audits in industrial, commercial and residential customers and establish energy conservation to assist the Company to implement innovative DSM and EE strategies.
• To carry out studies on load management for flattering the load curve and recommend corrective measures to reduce overall electricity demand.
• Carry out research on enablers and barriers of demand side response including technical, financial, and behavioral factors of various customers segments and recommend actions to be taken.
• To carry out studies for identification of loopholes for technical/non technical losses in the distribution system (power quality) and advise on sustainable corrective measures.
Carry out studies and develop low cost electrification models and carry out studies pertaining to rural electrification through grid extension, mini-grids and isolated household systems including hybrid systems and advice the Company on low cost electrification options. Prepare cost estimates and analyze Power Systems.
Qualifications
• A good bsSc/ degree in Electrical/Energy Engineering and MSc in Engineering;
• Possession of qualifications in Computer Sciences or Post Graduate in Busmess Management will be an added advantage.
Required Competencies & Skills
• A minimum of three (3) years of active experience in research works/energy efficiency in energy sector.
• Registered by Engineering Registration Board as an engineer;
• Registration as a Professional Engineer will be an added advantage

OTHER ATIRIBUTES
Ability to learn fast and adapt to changes. Willingness and ability to work under pressure and
tight deadlines.
SELF-MANAGEMENT AND PERSONAL TRAITS:
• Self-motivated.
• Excellent Communication Skills, Engineering ethics and Code of Conduct.
• Creative, innovative and team working skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills. -
Remuneration and Benefits:
An attractive package shall be offered commensurate with skills and experience.
Details will be discussed at the interview; only people who fit the above criteria need apply.

RESEARCH ENGINEER ENERGY INNOVATION- MECHANICAL
Reporting Office: Head Office
Reports To: Principal ~research Engineer.
REF. NO. 03

POSITION OBJECTIVE
Responsible for carrying out research and energy audits in all thermal power generation plants and establish innovative Supply Side (SSM) and Demand Side (DSM) Managements with the objective of ensuring efficient utilization of fuels to minimize cost of electricity generation and maintain and/ or increase the quality of service to customers; for the utility to benefit from optimizing the existing generation power plants capacity to reduce high dependency in Emergency Power Plants.

Principal Accountabilities:
• To undertake, direct, organize, control and supervise daily research works on new & renewable energy technologies under cost reduction approaches.
• To carry out research/studies, develop and recommend new & renewable and alternative energy projects including wind, solar thermal, photovoltaic energy, geothermal and other alternative energy technologies;
• To carry out research works on new & renewable energy technologies and appropriately advice the company on new energy resource technologies.
• To carry out research/studies on the company's power network for identification of impacts of. variable power generation sources to ensure smooth integration of renewable energy sources into the power system.
Participate in research on the alternative and renewable technologies, cost reduction approaches, improvements in operational efficiency, and technical standards for generation, transmission and distribution of electricity and to appropriately advise the company on new technologies.
• To carrying out pre-feasibility/feasibility studies and field investigations during design/ construction phase of renewable energy power projects and provide appropriate advice to ensure TANESCO is in line with industry best practices for execution of renewable energy projects.

• To keep abreast with trends in renewable energy improvement technologies and best practices in consideration of changing technology environment and provide appropriate advice to the Company in integration and associated impacts of renewable energy sources to the network.
• Carry out research/studies in new and renewable energy technologies, develop, and design new & renewable energy projects to ensure acceptability of budgets and time lines, conformance to government laws, and adherence to approved specifications and standards.

• PROFESSIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL DETAILS Minimum Requirements;
• A good BSc degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and MSc in Engineering;
• Possession of Post Graduate in Business Management (MBA) will be an added advantage.

Required Competencies & Skills
• At least three (3) years of full-time experience renewable energy and Energy Management / experience in energy sector in a reputable company/organization.
• Registered by Engineering Registration Board as an engineer;
• Registration as a Professional Engineer will be an added advantage

OTHER ATIRIBUTES
Ability to learn fast and adapt to changes. Willingness and ability to work under pressure and
tight deadlines.
SELF-MANAGEMENT AND PERSONAL TRAITS:
• Self-motivated.
• Excellent Communication Skills, Engineering ethics and Code of Conduct.
• Creative, innovative and team working skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills. -
Remuneration and Benefits:
An attractive package shall be offered commensurate with skills and experience.
Details will be discussed at the interview; only people who fit the above criteria need apply.

RESEARCH ENGINEER BUSINESS PROCESS
Reporting Office: Head Office Reports to: Principal EngIneer Research
Start Date: Two weeks after the advertisement.
REF. NO. 04
Responsible for carrying out all business process through proper investigative analysis and action research leading, planning and timely implementation of projects and programs with the objective of increasing availability and reliability of power supply to improve system capability, service delivery time and overall business efficiency to meet customers' expectations.

Principal Accountabilities:
• To carry out investigative analysis and action research leading to solving technical, business and technological challenges pertaining to company's system and process supporting the businesses.
• To carry out company's business process analysis for the purpose of improving service delivery time, reliability and overall business efficiency to meet customers' expectations.
• To identify, analyze and carry out research on strategic links and interfaces among various company business system elements and advise on the best business systems and solutions for seamless business interfaces.
• To keep abreast with trends in business process improvement technologies and best practices in consideration of changing technology environment to ensure acceptability of business efficiency to meet corporate goals and objectives.

PROFESSIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL Details
Minimum Requirements;
• A good BSc in Electrical I Electromechanical Engineering/MSc in Engineering.
• Possession of qualifications in Post Graduate in Business Management will be an added advantage.

Required Competencies & Skills
• At least three (3) years of full-time experience in power systems in a reputable company/
organization or energy sector.
• Registered by Engineering Registration Board as an engineer;
• Registration as a Professional Engineer will be an added advantage
• Computer skills

OTHER ATIRIBUTES
Ability to learn fast and adapt to changes. Willingness and ability to work under pressure and
tight deadlines.
SELF-MANAGEMENT AND PERSONAL TRAITS:
• Self-motivated.
• Excellent Communication Skills, Engineering ethics and Code of Conduct.
• Creative, innovative and team working skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills. -
Remuneration and Benefits:
An attractive package shall be offered commensurate with skills and experience.
Details will be discussed at the interview; only people who fit the above criteria need apply.

RESEARCH ENGINEERS, POWER, SYSTEMS (MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL)
Reporting Office: Head Office
Reports To; Principal Engineer Research Start Date: Two weeks after the initial advertisement.
REF. NO. 05

POSITION OBJECTIVE
Responsible for carrying out investigative analysis and action research leading to solving technical, business and technological challenges in ICT system to ensure innovative solutions are properly implemented with the objective of overcoming ICT bottlenecks and challenges facing TANESCO.
Principal Accountabilities:
To carry out investigative analysis and action research leading to solving technical, business and technological challenges pertaining to company's ICT system supporting the businesses.
To review the ICT system performance regularly and advise the company on strategic improvements, operations procedures, standards, policies and legal systems to avoid surprises.
To Identify, analyze and carry out research on ICT systems/elements and provide innovative solutions to system users, operators, customers as well as management.
To identify, analyze and carry out research on strategic links and interfaces among ICT business system elements and advise on the best ICT systems and solutions for seamless business interfaces.
To carry out research/studies to keep abreast with the exponential growing ICT industry and provide technical measures and advice to the Company in overcoming ICT bottlenecks and challenges facing TANESCO.
PROFESSIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL DETAILS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A good BSc / MSc degree in Computer Engineering /ICT;
Possession of qualifications in Post Graduate in Business Management will be an added advantage. .
Required Competencies & Skills
At least Five (5) years of full-time experience in ICT business analysis in a reputable company / organization
Registered by Engineering Registration Board as an engineer;
•Registration as a Professional Engineer will be an added advantage Computer skills

OTHER ATIRIBUTES
Ability to learn fast and adapt to changes. Willingness and ability to work under pressure and
tight deadlines.
SELF-MANAGEMENT AND PERSONAL TRAITS:
• Self-motivated.
• Excellent Communication Skills, Engineering ethics and Code of Conduct.
• Creative, innovative and team working skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills. -
Remuneration and Benefits:
An attractive package shall be offered commensurate with skills and experience.
Details will be discussed at the interview; only people who fit the above criteria need apply.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants should send a written application giving full details of previous work life history, qualifications and include two work references. Applications should be marked Private and Confidential and addressed to:

Senior Manager Human Resources, TANESCO Ltd.
Umeme Park Ubungo,
P. O. Box 9024
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania:

Apply before: 04 Apr 2014