ELECTRICAL TECHNICIANS : Nyakato Power Plant - Mwanza

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 at 60MW Nyakato Power Plant-Mwanza

Specific attributes for the Posts to be filled:

All Candidates must:

1. Demonstrate good performance track record
2. Demonstrate highest degree of integrity;
3. Possess good communication and interpersonal skills;
4. Be self-driven and capable of working with minimal supervision;
5. Be capable of delivering good results and can work under pressure with tight deadlines;
6. Possess knowledge and competency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) application.
7. Professional skills in distribution management system.
8. Problem solving ability
   1. ELECTRICAL TECHNICIANS (1 POST)

Reports To: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Reporting Office: Nyakato Power Plant - Mwanza

POSITION OBJECTIVE

To execute planned, preventive and breakdown maintenance. Troubleshooting, installing, servicing and repair of electrical systems and their accessories

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Specifically you will be responsible for ensuring that you:

1. Assist in inspecting, testing electric and air conditions systems to ascertain their condition and operation status.

2. To conduct thoroughly daily inspection of generating sets and their accessories and report to Electrical Engineer for any defects and carry out remedies.

3. To carry out visual inspection of equipment and instruments and to report any faults and defects.

4. Proper keeping of working tools.

5. To assist Electrical Engineer in preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports.

6. To prepare and submit status reports on weekly and monthly basis.

7. To restore the system in the shortest possible time during the system/plant outages.

8. To perform any other technical duties this may be assigned by Maintenance Engineer.

9. Attend monthly safety meetings.

10. Participate in performing of new installations as per required standards   to ensure proper systems operations.

Key Knowledge, Experience and Skills you must posses

• Holder of F.T.C or Diploma in Electrical Engineering from recognized institutions any from recognized Institutions.
• At least 1 year of working experience in related field.
• Makes realistic, practical, value-based decisions
• Prioritizes work and uses time efficiently
• Plans ahead to ensure that resources are available in time

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Computer literate

REMUNERATION

An attractive and competitive package shall be offered to all posts commensurate with the 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 attached with copy of academic certificates, giving full details of previous work life history, include two work references.

Application closing date is two (2) weeks from date of advertisement, i. e. 1^st March 2015.Applications should be marked “Private and confidential” and addressed to:

Plant Manager,

60MW Nyakato Power Plant,

TANESCO Ltd,

P. O. Box 2024 Mwanza, Tanzania.