MECHANICAL 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

MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN – 1 POST Reports to: MECHANICAL ENGINEER

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

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

Specifically you will be responsible for:

• Performing minor and major maintenance, adjustments and repairs on mechanical equipment including pumps.
• Conducting thoroughly daily inspection of generating sets and their accessories and report to Maintenance Supervisor for any defects and carry out remedies.
• Carrying out visual inspection of equipment and instruments and to report any faults and defects.
• Proper keeping of working tools.
• To assist Maintenance supervisor in preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Prepare and submit status reports on weekly and monthly basis.
• Restoring the system in the shortest possible time during the system/plant outages.
• Performing any other technical duties which maybe assigned by Maintenance Engineer

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Form Four / Six Certificates
• Holder of Full Technician Certificate in Mechanical or Ordinary Diploma in Mechanical 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