SHIFT OPERATORS (10 POSTS)

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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 posts.

Specific attributes for the Positions to be filled:

All Candidates must:

™ Demonstrate impeccable 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 knowledge and competency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) application.
™ Professional skills in distribution management system.

™ Electrical power Networking and load flow

™ Real time systems

™ Energy Management systems software and automation.

™ Problem solving skills.

SHIFT OPERATORS (10 POSTS) – JOB REF. 05

Reports To: Shift Supervisor

Reporting Office: DCC Dar es Salaam

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

DCC System monitoring to ensure that a continuous and reliable flow of electric power supply from transmission points to various places of distribution points are maintained.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Collect all necessary initial technical data in the daily log sheets and defect register book.

• To maintain continuity and security of primary and secondary supplies at control centre.

• To maintain DCC operation management, and make follow up of system voltage so that in case of variance it should be within acceptable operation limits

• To maintain proper communication and carryout proper switching to feeders, equipment and lines .

• To maintain proper records and coordinate with the National Grid Control Centre of any interruptions and restoration of supply.

• To control and sanction the issuance and cancellation of Permits to work, limitation of access and other related documents in the respective substation.

• To make sure that communication facilities in the control centre are in good working conditions.

• Report to the Supervisor for any abnormal behaviour of system metering protection and system control equipment.

• To performs switching operations in the respective substations and power line in accordance with the existing TANESCO guidelines /procedure and as per DCC System requirement.

• To promptly submit to the Supervisor all operations reports of the substations and power line(distribution lines) (i.e. Daily after duty).

• Ensure proper recording and compilations of power units received different generation/transmission points against consumption units hourly.

• To perform other duties from time to time as shall be delegated by the Operation Supervisor.

• Adhere to Occupatio, Health and Safety (OHS) Policy

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• FTC/Diploma in Electrical/telecommunication Engineering

• Experience: not a must

Remuneration and Benefits:

Competitive remuneration package shall be offered commensurate with skills and experience.

Details will be discussed at the interview; only people who fit the above criteria need apply.

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.

Application close date: 08th July 2014