Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) is focusing on increasing the outreach and service quality of its Energy products for Tanzanians. 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 is investing heavily in its generation, transmission and distribution network, its business systems and human capital. TANESCO now invites applicants who are self-motivated, honest, hardworking and committed individuals to fill the under-mentioned posts.
Specific attributes for the Positions to be filled:
All Candidates must:
™ Demonstrate impeccable performance track record;
™ Demonstrate highest degree of integrity;
™ Possess good communication and interpersonal skills;
™ Be self-driven and capable of working with minimal supervision;
™ Be capable of delivering excellent results while working under pressure with tight deadlines;
™ Possess knowledge and competency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) application.
™ Professional skills in distribution management system.
™ Electrical power Networking and load flow
™ Real time systems
™ Energy Management systems software and automation.
™ Problem solving skills.
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIANS (4 POSTS) – JOB REF. 04
Reports To: Operations Engineer
Reporting Office: DCC Dar es Salaam
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
To supervise the shift operation team while ensuring reliable and delivery of power to customers ensuring the switching procedures/safety regulations are followed properly.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Continually observes the functioning of station equipment in Control centre. Observes switchboard instruments for unusual operating conditions and performs the function necessary to restore the equipment to normal or remove it from service as required.
• Maintains control centre equipment for proper operation i.e. computers, servers and switching and developing switching orders (sequences) for distribution electrical equipment in the respective substations or network in accordance with the existing TANESCO guidelines /procedures.
• Issue permits to work, limitation of access, and sanction for test after proper Isolation of equipment at switch yard and at site before people start working to ensure highest safety standards are observed and maintained all the times in order to preserve life and property.
• Maintains daily operating log on all operations by keeping a record of the time and details of all operating carried out by him/her or under his/her instructions. This includes the names of the person instructed to carry out such operations on routine and emergency, and reports on line outages, weather conditions as per DCC System requirement.
• Checking for compliance with prescribed operating limits in distribution lines and equipment (load, voltage, temperature, etc.)
• Ability to acts independently during an emergency by performing duties in rapid succession involving switching, adjusting load and/or voltage, or extinguishing fires.
• Issues protective tags through established safe clearance procedures for all equipment in the substation and power network as per DCC System requirement.
• To control and sanction the issuance and cancellation of Permits to work, limitation of access sunction for test, hot line order and other related documents in the respective substation or power line as per DCC System requirement.
• To make sure that communication facilities in the control centre are in good working conditions.
• Maintain close liaison with Grid Control Centre (GCC), Generating plants stations and other grid substation Operators to ensure smooth restoration of power supply in case of System power failure.
• Performs sub-dispatching functions as required.
• Ensure Occupations, Health and Safety (OHS) Policy are adhered to.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Diploma/Full Technician Certificate in Electrical/Telecommunication Engineering
• Experience of at least 3 years in relevant field especially in switching.
Specific attributes for the Positions to be filled:
All Candidates must:
™ Demonstrate impeccable performance track record;
™ Demonstrate highest degree of integrity;
™ Possess good communication and interpersonal skills;
™ Be self-driven and capable of working with minimal supervision;
™ Be capable of delivering excellent results while working under pressure with tight deadlines;
™ Possess knowledge and competency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) application.
™ Professional skills in distribution management system.
™ Electrical power Networking and load flow
™ Real time systems
™ Energy Management systems software and automation.
™ Problem solving skills.
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIANS (4 POSTS) – JOB REF. 04
Reports To: Operations Engineer
Reporting Office: DCC Dar es Salaam
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
To supervise the shift operation team while ensuring reliable and delivery of power to customers ensuring the switching procedures/safety regulations are followed properly.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Continually observes the functioning of station equipment in Control centre. Observes switchboard instruments for unusual operating conditions and performs the function necessary to restore the equipment to normal or remove it from service as required.
• Maintains control centre equipment for proper operation i.e. computers, servers and switching and developing switching orders (sequences) for distribution electrical equipment in the respective substations or network in accordance with the existing TANESCO guidelines /procedures.
• Issue permits to work, limitation of access, and sanction for test after proper Isolation of equipment at switch yard and at site before people start working to ensure highest safety standards are observed and maintained all the times in order to preserve life and property.
• Maintains daily operating log on all operations by keeping a record of the time and details of all operating carried out by him/her or under his/her instructions. This includes the names of the person instructed to carry out such operations on routine and emergency, and reports on line outages, weather conditions as per DCC System requirement.
• Checking for compliance with prescribed operating limits in distribution lines and equipment (load, voltage, temperature, etc.)
• Ability to acts independently during an emergency by performing duties in rapid succession involving switching, adjusting load and/or voltage, or extinguishing fires.
• Issues protective tags through established safe clearance procedures for all equipment in the substation and power network as per DCC System requirement.
• To control and sanction the issuance and cancellation of Permits to work, limitation of access sunction for test, hot line order and other related documents in the respective substation or power line as per DCC System requirement.
• To make sure that communication facilities in the control centre are in good working conditions.
• Maintain close liaison with Grid Control Centre (GCC), Generating plants stations and other grid substation Operators to ensure smooth restoration of power supply in case of System power failure.
• Performs sub-dispatching functions as required.
• Ensure Occupations, Health and Safety (OHS) Policy are adhered to.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Diploma/Full Technician Certificate in Electrical/Telecommunication Engineering
• Experience of at least 3 years in relevant field especially in switching.
Remuneration and Benefits:
Competitive remuneration 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.
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.
Application close date: 08th July 2014
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