SYSTEM OPERATORS AT TANESCO

SYSTEM OPERATORS( FULL TECHNICIANS)(10 POSTS)
Reporting Office: Grid Control System- Ubungo.                        
Reports To: System Control Operator Supervisor
REF. NO. 03
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Grid System monitoring to ensure that a continuous and reliable flow of electric power supply from generating plants to various places of grid destination and distribution points are maintained.  
Principal Accountabilities:
-Collect all necessary initial technical data in the daily log sheets and defect register book.
-Issue permits to work, limitation of access, sanction of test after proper Isolation of equipment at switch yard before people start working to ensure highest safety standards are observed and maintained all the times in order to preserve life and property.
-Maintain close liaison with Grid Control centre (SCADA), Generating plants stations and other grid substation Operators to ensure smooth restoration of power supply in case of System power failure.
-Report a day recorded shift events to System control Supervisor to ensure the higher authority get informed for record and action.

PROFESSIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL DETAILS
Minimum Requirements;
FTC in Electrical Engineering or holder of ( Ordinary Diploma in Electrical Engineering) NTA level 6 from a recognized Institute
Working experience will be an added advantage
Ability to work outside normal hours, weekends and holidays to support “24/7” real time operations.
Knowledge skills;
Easy/quick to learn
Keen on receiving directive and act.
Sound knowledge in keeping records
Sound Communication 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