MECHANICAL/ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEERS (6 POSTS)

INTRODUCTION
Tanzania Geothermal Development Company Limited (TGDC) is a subsidiary company of The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) established in December 2013 and came into operation in July 2014 with a mandate to spearhead geothermal resources in Tanzania.

OUR VISION
To be the most competitive regional geothermal resources development company serving today and future generations with reliable, affordable and environmental friendly energy

OUR MISSION
To offer reliable and efficient geothermal energy development services to support the nation's development vision.
TGDC is mandated:

POSITION    :     MECHANICAL/ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEERS (6 POSTS) 
REF: TGDCIHRLO16
REPORTING TO:     MANAGER ENGINEERING & DRILLING SERVICES
DIRECTORATE:     TECHNICAL SERVICES

POSITION OBJECTIVE
Ensure successful execution of plans, costs. and schedules and oversees of mechanical, electrical and geothermal drilling operations for TGDC. Responsible for supervising drilling and service contracts; electrical mechanical engineering design and budget control.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.    Collect data, carrying out engineering analysis on site and recommending necessary actions;
2.    Manage projects using engineering principles and techniques;
3.    Keep track of current daily costs, comparing actual costs with expenditure proposals and recommending cost-effective changes;
4.    Involve administering drilling and service contracts, electrical mechanical engineering, design and the planning, of wells;
5.    Produce details of specifications and outline designs for drilling contractors;
6.    Ensure successful execution of plans, costs, schedules and supervision of drilling operations;
7.    Supervise the drilling crew on site and duties pertaining to drilling activities;
8.    Monitor drilling progress, oversee safety management and ensure the protection of the environment;
9.    Working with multidisciplinary professionals evaluate the commercial viability of the well and monitor progress during drilling; to 
10.    Effectively monitor and ensure cost effective drilling operations as well as strict adherence to drilling ramp-up and drilling schedules; and
11.    Obtaining relevant data, carrying out engineering analysis on site and recommending necessary actions and writing up reports.
12.    Promotes health and safety within the workplace

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
•    Bachelor's Degree of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical
Engineering or equivalent; 
•    Minimum 0-1 year of demonstrable and relevant working experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
•    Attention to details:
•    Interpersonal and negotiation skills
•    Ability to build productive working relationships and work within a team;
•    Ability to prioritize tasks;
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills'
•    Pro-active and capable of delivering excellent results while working under pressure with tight deadlines'
•    Sound skills on software packages such as AutoCAD etc.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Permanent & Pensionable Including six months of probation.

REMUNERATION
An attractive package will be offered to successful candidates.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
A detailed application letter clearly stating why you should be considered for the position, and how you will add value accompanied with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates testimonials and contacts of three Referees should be submitted to the address below, not later than 5th February 2015 

THE GENERAL MANAGER,
TANZANIA GEOTHERMAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED,
P.O BOX 14801,
DAR ES SALAAM.
BUILDING, UBUNGO

Source: Daily News 22 February 2015