Electrical Technician – System Operator (30 Posts)
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
Background – TANESCO
Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) is implementing its strategies to increase access and connectivity of its energy services and products for Tanzanians to support the government’s industrialization agenda. The company is currently expanding its business by investing heavily in generation, transmission and distribution network. In line with this, TANESCO now invites applicants who are self-motivated, honest, hardworking and committed individuals to fill the positions under Specified Period Employment terms of Twelve Months Period (12).
SPECIFIC ATTRIBUTES FOR THE POSITIONS TO BE FILLED:
All Candidates must:
- Demonstrate impeccable performance track record;
- Demonstrate highest degree of integrity, credibility, and character;
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Be capable of working with minimal supervision;
- Be capable of delivering excellent results while working under pressure with tight deadlines;
- Possess knowledge and competency in related field;
- Good customer care;
Job Position: Report To:
Working Station:
Electrical Technician – System Operator (30 Posts)
Grid/Off-Grid Substation Engineer/Supervisors Grid/Off-Grid Substations
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Monitoring continuous and reliable flow of electric power supply from generating plants to various places of grid destination and distribution points.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collect all necessary initial technical data in the daily log sheets and defect register book.
- Issue permits to works, limitation of access, sanction of test after proper isolation of equipment at switch yard before people start working to ensure highest safety standards are observed and maintained all the times in order to preserve life and property.
- Maintain close liaison with National Grid Control Centre (NGCC), generating plant stations and other grid substation operators to ensure smooth operation of grid network and restoration of power supply in case of system power failure.
- Carry out physical inspection of various equipment in substations to ensure faults and other problems are quickly detected, appropriately and timely attended so that continuity of power supply is maintained.
- Report a day recorded shift events to system control supervisor to ensure the higher authority get informed for record and action.
- Ensure reliability of power supply to customers, safety of the people and safety of the equipment (i.e., Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Isolators, and compensating equipment such as reactors, capacitors, and SVC etc.)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized learning Institution.
- Certificate of Secondary School education (Form IV and/or VI).
- Computer knowledge is a must.
MODE OF APPLICATION
- Qualified and interested candidate may apply by sending a detailed application letter clearly stating why you should be considered for the position and how you will add value to the company.
- All Applications must be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and contacts of three (3) referees.
- Application letters should clearly state the candidate’s name, secondary examination index number and year of examination appearing in the attached academic certificates.
- Women are highly encouraged to apply.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS:
First appearance is 10 May 2019
Deadline for submission of applications is fourteen (14) working days from first appearance.
Applicants must include reliable phone numbers for effective communication.
All Applicants who will not be invited for an interview should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Please note that phone calls or any kind of soliciting for these positions by applicants or relatives will automatically lead to disqualification.
All applications should be sdelivered to:
SENIOR MANAGER – HUMAN RESOURCE,
TANESCO – DAR ES SALAAM OFFICE,
UMEME PARK – UBUNGO,
P O BOX 9024,
DAR ES SALAAM.