The Tanzania Forest Service Agency (TFS) is seeking a qualified Mechanical Engineer to oversee the maintenance and design of mechanical systems within the agency. This role is crucial for ensuring the operational efficiency of various machines and equipment used by the agency.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To oversee the maintenance of machines in the agency including motor vehicles, motor cycles and heavy plants like excavators and tractors.
• To design mechanical systems, machines, and tools;
• To analyse mechanical problems of the agency’s machines and develop solutions;
• To conduct thermal and mechanical testing of machines components of the agency;
• To provide advice on specifications of machines required by the agency;
• To oversee installation, and maintenance of equipment;
• To ensure compliance of the designs to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Holder of Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institution.
• Must be registered by ERB as a Graduate or Professional Engineer.
• The candidate shall be required to attend and pass military recruit course.

• To oversee the maintenance of machines in the agency including motor vehicles, motor cycles and heavy plants like excavators and tractors.
• To design mechanical systems, machines, and tools;
• To analyse mechanical problems of the agency’s machines and develop solutions;
• To conduct thermal and mechanical testing of machines components of the agency;
• To provide advice on specifications of machines required by the agency;
• To oversee installation, and maintenance of equipment;
• To ensure compliance of the designs to safety and quality standards.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Machine Maintenance
• System Design
• Problem Analysis
• Thermal Testing
• Mechanical Testing
• Machine Specification
• Equipment Installation
• Safety Standards Compliance
• Quality Standards Compliance

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institution
• Registered by ERB as a Graduate or Professional Engineer
• Attend and pass military recruit course