ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN (2 POSTS) - TANESCO

The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) is focusing 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 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 applicants from serious, self-motivated, and honest, hardworking and committed individuals to fill the under-mentioned post.

Specific attributes for the Positions to be filled:
All Candidates must:
• Ability to follow verbal and or written instructions
• Ability to work under stress and handle stressful situation and meet deadlines
• Good report writing abilities
• Computer skills is a must
• Knowledge of design standards and procedures would be an asset
• Self motivated
• Excellent communication skills
• Creative, innovative and team working skills
• High level of interpersonal skills

JOB TITLE: ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN (2 POSTS)- JOB REF. 01
Reports to: District Manager
reporting Office: Mwanga and Hai District

POSITION OBJECTIVE
To ensure that all schedule activities related to construction and maintenance of electrical distribution systems are carried out effectively in order to ensure that customers are receiving reliable power supply

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• To assist supervisor/engineer in preparing short & long team plans construction/maintenance schedules for expansion of distribution
• To closely monitor load growth on secondary sub-station trough periodic measurement
• To conduct routine inspection of distribution lines
• To maintain all equipment’s and working tools under his/her jurisdiction
• To render technical support to mains Foremen such that all construction and maintenance works are conveniently done in accordance with company’s standards and instructions
• Prepare weekly, monthly and annually report for record keeping, future refences and submit to mains engineer within agreed time
• To maintain and repair electrical systems, do performance maintenance of electrical systems
• To diagnosis cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance
• Plans, directs, and records periodic electrical testing and recommends or initiates modification or replacement of equipment which fails to meet acceptable operating standards

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Holder of Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or ordinary Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Must have technical experience background in Electrical Engineering activities
• Minimum 1 years of background in electrical engineering activities. Also graduate candidates are encouraged to apply

Remuneration
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 to apply

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

If you a Tanzanian National and interested in the position, you should send a written application giving full details of previous work life history, qualifications and include two work references. All applications should be submitted to the address below not later than fourteen days after the initial advertisement (First appearance 19.01.2015)

REGIONAL MANAGER
KILIMANJARO REGION
P.O. BOX 63
MOSHI