ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN – TANESCO in Mtwara Gas Plant

Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (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 in Mtwara Gas Plant.

Specific attributes for the Positions to be filled:

All Candidates must:

• Demonstrate good performance track record.
• 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 excellent results while working under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Possess Organizing, Planning and Problem solving skills
• Good Team Player

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN – 1 POST Reports To:  ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Responsible for operating, controlling, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, installing and repairing electrical control systems and equipment in gas engines Power Generating Operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs minor maintenance, adjustments and repairs on electrical equipment including pumps
• Ensure all Company safety rules and regulations are adhered to when carrying out maintenance activities. The target must be to maximize safety of personnel and equipment.
• To carry out load switching at Power House and switchyard
• To prepare and submit status reports on instant, daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• To restore the system in the shortest possible time during the system/ plant fault outages
• To test and perform minor repairs on circuit breakers

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Form Four / Six Certificates
• Holder of Full Technician Certificate in Electrical or Ordinary Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized learning Institution
• Computer Literate

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS:

An attractive compensation package based on performance and commensurate with the responsibility will apply to successful candidates.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in the position, apply by sending a brief application letter, clearly stating why you should be considered for the position and how you will add value. With the letter, concise curriculum vitae should be enclosed showing briefly your work experience and for the position as well as work referees.Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 14 days after initial appearance of this advert.

Application deadline is 13^th July, 2015

PLANT MANAGER

MTWARA GAS PLANT

P. O. BOX 3

Email:pm.mtwara@tanesco.co.tz