OPERATIONS ENGINEER

The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (T ANESCO) 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 and external applicants who arc self-motivated, honest, hardworking and committed individuals to fill the under-mentioned posts at Kihansi Hydropower Plant.

POSITION OBJECTIVE
Responsible for supervising the efficient operation of Kihansi by coordinating with the Maintenance department regarding Operational levels of Plants and equiprnents. Facilitate strategic reservoir regulation to Optimize Grid contribution of Kihansi and Uwemba Units.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitor and review operational levels of various Power Plant installations in view of maximizing Plant availability of Generating units. These include monitoring proper interaction of Operators with Operator station, Station computers, Main control system, Data communication system, SCADA system and other installations.
Timely report and interact with the Maintenance department for any discrepancy occurrences on the grid/ generator sets.
Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports on operation activities of Kihansl and Uweruba Units. This should include breakdowns, power dispatch and Hydrological information. Data analysis must be made to facilitate generation forecast and improvement of maintenance frequencies.
facilitate operational link between Kihansi and SCADA focused on optimal utilization of Kihansi Generating sets. These include advice operating on Outage requests and timely delivery of necessary information.
Ensure company safety, rules and regulations are adhered to at all the times when carrying out 0P'ilation activities. These include proper switching, work permits to ensure the safety of personnel and security of the company equipment.

PROFESSIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL DETAILS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Good Bachelor Degree/ Advanced Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.
Self-management and personal traits:
Team player
A good knowledge in IT I
Outstanding communication skills - oral, written, and presentation. Works well under pressure, change and ambiguity
Ability to work diligently and independently
Exhibits high standards of business and personal ethical conduct Works on improving own knowledge, skills and attitudes
A minimum of 2 years working experience
Creative, innovative, and team working

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

If you are interested in the position, apply by sending a brief application letter, clearly stating why you should be considered for the position and how you will add value. With the letter, academic/professional certificates and concise curriculum vitae, should be enclosed, showing briefly your achievement /accomplishments for you to deserve to be considered for the position.
Please note that phone calls or any kind of soliciting for this position by applicants or relatives will automatically lead to disqualification.
Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 14 days after initial appearance of this advert .All applying for the mentioned jobs should quote reference numbers indicating against each post and should be submit to the address below not later than 10.
days after the initial advertisement date

SENIOIR MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES,
TANESCO LTD UMEME PARK.
UBUNGO P. 0 BOX 9024 –
DAR ES SALAAM