SUBSTATIONS ENGINEERS(6 POSTS)

SUBSTATIONS ENGINEERS(6 POSTS)
Reporting Office: Grid Control System- Ubungo.                        
Reports To: Principal Substation Engineer
REF. NO. 02
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Supervision for Grid Electric Substation Works, resources and overseeing daily operations works to ensure that Electric power is transmitted to the grid from generation source to Distribution Bus bars and secondary Substation uninterrupted.
Also, to be responsible for the Control of TANESCO grid substation best operation practice by adherence to the following guiding rules/Procedures:
(i)   Substation Code (i.e. OSHA, etc) which is currently in force
(ii)  Current TANESCO Substation Operation Guidelines
(iii)  Current TANESCO Substation Operation Restoration Plan
(iv) Substation Compensators Switching Practice Philosophy/Guidelines
Principal Accountabilities;
-Supervise Grid substation shifts works and liaise closely with Grid Control Centre (GCC) to ensure healthily Power system.
-Participate in person during peak hours to ensure that load shedding if need arises is performed properly and as may be instructed by GCC.
-Ensure permits are issued for limitation of work originating from substation to ensure safety regulations are highly observed.
-Maintain an up- to date operational manuals and “As Built In” drawings for entire substation in order to ensure an efficient facilitated operation and maintenance of the system.
-Keep an inventory of all working tools, equipment and spares to ensure that are in order and in proper control.
-Produce a daily System Operation report to ensure the higher authority get informed for record and action.
•To evaluate Bus bar arrangements for your respective grid Substation forming part of the main Power Grid System for load flow and start circuit control in accordance with agreements with other interested parties
•To supervise the regulation of voltages and wattles power and maintain system frequency in coordination with power generation stations at your respective grid Substation.
•To control and sanction the issuance and cancellation of Permits (i.e. permit to works, limitation of access, sanction for test, hotline order, etc) and other related documents in the respective substations.
•To make sure that communication facilities in the Substation are in good working conditions.
•To prepare and submit detailed report for healthy of substation facilities to respective authorities as well as reporting any abnormal behaviour of system metering, substation equipments, protection, system control equipment, etc.
•To verify all instrument and meter reading as directed in the grid codes.
•To overview all switching procedures in the respective substations in accordance with the existing TANESCO guidelines /Grid codes including adherence to the public notice on outages.
•To promptly submit to the Principal Engineer Substation all operations reports of the substation (i.e. Daily, Monthly, quarterly, Annual, etc.).
•To plan, prepare yearly budget for your respective Substation focusing on the best operation practice and optimum use of the system.
•Ensure proper record keeping for your respective Substation.
•To perform other duties from time to time as shall be delegated by the Principal Engineer Substation.
•Adhere to Occupations, Health and Safety (OHS) Policy
PROFESSIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL DETAILS
Minimum Requirements;
Good BSc. degree or Equivalent in Electrical Engineering from recognized University/Institution.
Registration by ERB will be an added advantage
Working experience is an added advantage
Ability to work outside normal hours, weekends and holidays.
Key Knowledge & Skills
Power System skills
Interpersonal skills
Sound Communication skills
Leadership/Management skills
ICT skills
Report writing skills
Record keeping skills

HOW TO APPLY:
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
Email: watson.mwakyusa@tanesco.co.tz
Application close date: Two weeks from the first appearance
Deadline:18th March 2014
Source:Dailynews 4th March 2014