PROTECTION TECHNICIANS

PROTECTION TECHNICIANS(3 POSTS)
Reporting Office: Zonal office( North East, South West,& Central)                        
Reports To: Protection Engineer
REF. NO. 02
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Execution of all planned maintenance works of protection schemes in plants, grid & distribution substations, with objective of ensuring smooth operation of power system within the grid and off Grid network.
Principal Accountabilities:
-Inspect, test power system protection schemes including relays to ascertain their condition and operation status.
-Prepare cost estimates and works orders for planned maintenance works of power systems protection equipment.
-Execute properly preventive maintenance works in a planned time to ensure proper equipment operation and hence system protection.
-Respond promptly to emergence calls during emergence system faults to ensure such situations are contained within minimum time possible to minimize time outage.
-Perform proper commissioning of new installations as per required standards   to ensure proper systems operations.
-Keep maintenance records, equipment status updating and observe reporting system to ensure a good data base and communication system.
-Observe safety regulations and working procedures to ensure accidents to people and equipment are avoided
PROFESSIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL DETAILS
Minimum Requirements;
FTC in Electrical Engineering or holder of ( Ordinary Diploma in Electrical Engineering) NTA level 6 from a recognized Institute
Working experience will be an added advantage
Ability to work outside normal hours, weekends and holidays to support “24/7” real time operations.
Knowledge skills;
Easy/quick to learn
Keen on receiving directive and act.
Sound knowledge in keeping records
Sound Communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants should send a written application giving full details of previous work life history, qualifications and include two work references. Applications should be marked “Private and confidential” and addressed to:
Senior Manager Human Resources,
TANESCO Ltd. Umeme Park Ubungo,
P. O. Box 9024 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Email: watson.mwakyusa@tanesco.co.tz
Application close date: Two weeks from the first appearance
Deadline:18th March 2014
Source:Dailynews 4th March 2014