SENIOR PROJECTS ENGINEERS (ELECTRICAL)- 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.

SENIOR PROJECTS ENGINEERS (ELECTRICAL)- 2 POSTS REPORTING TO: PRINCIPAL PROJECT ENGINEER - THERMAL REF. No. 03

POSITION OBJECTIVE

To assist Principal Projects Engineer (Generation) and management of major construction of Power Generation projects (local and donor funded), to ensure that they are completed in time and budget, control of cost, provide electrical engineering expertise in Management of all Projects (EPC, BOT, BOOT etc.), design and time scheduling programmes, Plant start-up, commissioning and Plant Tests, contract co-ordination and implementation.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Supervision and Project management of major construction of Generation projects (local and donor funded), including projects procurement and management activities such as client interfacing, control of cost, design and time scheduling programmes, contract co-ordination and implementation, above all, monitor project progress and ensure that projects are completed within the budget.
• Preparation of Technical Specifications, Check equipment/system specifications and bill of material lists to implement engineering design and modifications, tender documents, tender evaluations, contract negotiations to finalization of power projects and Claims management, in line with user department in compliance with international professional standards in all respect.
• Directs all engineering activities within Electrical discipline for which he/she is responsible for in accordance with the highest professional and technical standards and ensures that sound engineering concepts are developed and incorporated into all projects.
• Reviews the technical accuracy and adequacy of, diagrams, drawings, calculations, studies, specifications, bidders’ quotations, and other technical documents involving Electrical engineering matters.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria, using independent judgment in making changes, adaptations and/or modifications.
• Cooperates with leads of other disciplines, resource personnel from Departments of Procurement Management Unit (PMU), Generation, Transmission and Marketing as appropriate, to assure that all applications technical disciplines are properly consulted when making engineering decisions.
• Consults with Project Managers and the leads of other disciplines with respect to the scope of work, personnel, labour-hour budgets and schedules for Electrical engineering works.
• Plan, design, develop, coordinate and review complex electrical engineering work, including electrical power systems and/or control design within large power generation plants and high voltage switchyard.
• Prepare a set of instructions for fabrication of engineered equipment and physical installation and connection of equipment. Instructions are time tested and appear in the form of drawings, specifications, standards, procedures, and lists.
• Supervise, review and approve one-line drawings, three line drawings and other protection and control schematic and wiring drawings.
• Review systems calculations such as cable, conduit and electrical equipment sizing, Short circuit load flow & motor starting and power system relay protection set point calculations.
• Review and comment on vendor documents and manufacturer drawings for power transformers, LV and HV switchgear, Motor Control Centres (MCCs), DC & UPS systems, relay panels, fault monitoring system, electrical control systems, cables and for their conformance with 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.
• Participate fully in Design Reviews of all Power plants projects drawings, correct, coordinate and implement.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual, annual projects progress and financial reports for submission as appropriate to TANESCO and all financing agencies/Development partners. Also prepare Project Completion Report, which outline, inter alia, achievements in relations to objectives and targets of the projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• A Post Graduate Degree in Engineering Management will be an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ proven experience in the power plant engineering field, experience in power related industry of Project management.

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