PRINCIPAL PROJECTS ENGINEER (DISTRIBUTION) - TANESCO

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 positions for Investment Business Unit – Projects& Research at Head Office.

Specific attributes for the Positions to be filled:

All Candidates must:

• Demonstrate outstanding performance track record;
• Leadership and Professional team building, ability to motivate teams to produce quality deliverables within tight timeframes.
• Must be a Registered Professional Engineer with Engineers Registration Board (ERB - T). With a valid Practicing Licence.
• 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 expected results and ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines;
• Must be Highly Computer literate.

PRINCIPAL PROJECTS ENGINEER (DISTRIBUTION) - POST REPORTING TO: MANAGER PROJECTS – T&D REF. No. 06

JOB PURPOSE

To assist in all matters regarding management of major projects in Distribution Lines (local and donor funded), including procurement, coordination with stakeholders, cost control, design, quality control and time scheduling for projects implementation.

  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Overall supervision and Project Management of major Distribution Line projects for timely completion while ensuring value for money.

• Preparation of Project’s Terms of References, Expression of Interest and Request for Proposals, including evaluations and award for procurement of consultants.

• Preparation of Technical Specifications, tender documents, participate in tender evaluations, contract negotiations claims management, in collaboration with other stakeholders and in compliance with internationally recognized professional standards.

• Provide professional and technical support to employees and contractors to ensure that project implementation comply with best utility practice.

• Oversee, plan organize and ensure expeditious execution of Distribution Line projects and ensure that they are carried out within budget and strict engineering ethics and high level of professionalism.

• Prepare detailed procurement plan for each project and monitor the project according to the plan as a road map to achieving the project’s objectives.

• Review of all projects drawings, to ensure that the projects are implemented according to the approved Technical specifications.
• Provide technical support to construction group and start-up group by answering any design or engineering questions that may arise during execution phase of the project.

• Coordination with stakeholders like the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Ministry of Finance, Tanzania Revenue Authority, Donor Agencies, Local authorities etc. on matters related to projects execution.

• Ensure that the Company’s policies and practices for Health, Safety and the Environment are strictly observed and implemented at all times.

• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual, annual projects progress and financial reports for submission as appropriate to TANESCO and all financing agencies/Development partners.

• Prepare and coordinate testing and commissioning of all major equipment to ensure that the lines are safely energized after completing installation work.

• Prepare Project Completion Report, which outline, inter alia, achievements in relation to objectives and targets of the projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAND EXPERIENCE

• A Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University.
• A Post Graduate Degree in Engineering Management (Project Management /Construction Management) will be an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ proven experience in the related field.

REMUNERATION

An attractive compensation package based on performance and commensurate with the responsibility will apply to successful candidates. All positions’ terms of employment are performance based contracts.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested Tanzanian nationals should apply by sending an application letter, clearly stating why you should be considered for the position and how you will add value. The application letters should be enclosed with a concise Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of relevant certificates.

Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 14 working days after initial appearance of this advert;

First Appearance: 2^nd April, 2015.

Applications Deadline: 25^th April 2015.

Please indicate Job Reference Number on your application letter.

Phone calls, walk in soliciting for these positions will automatically lead to disqualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Applications should be addressed to:

SENIOR MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES,

TANESCO LTD UMEME PARK,

UBUNGO P. O BOX 9024

DAR ES SALAAM