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Position: Electrical Engineer – Compliance (1 Post)

Reporting to: Electrical & Instrumentation Manager

Place of Work: Nyanza Mine Site, Sengerema District

The role holder has the following responsibilities:

• Act as the legally appointed Electrical Engineer – Compliance for the site, ensuring compliance with mining and electrical legislation are adhered to.
• Ensure that Electrical Works meets site standards as dictated by Tanzania Electricity Rules 1932 and Tanzania Electrical Act 2008.
• Oversee the design, installation, maintenance, and inspection of all electrical systems, including high-voltage distribution, underground cabling, and fixed plant equipment including and up to 11kV.
• Lead the Design and Approve of High Voltage Switching Procedures in line with Site Isolation Procedures.
• Oversee and Ensure Compliance with the Site-Specific High Voltage Safety Management Plan.
• Ensure that all Power System Protection Settings are current and applicable for all High and Low Voltage Installations where required on Feeders, Incomers and Outgoing Circuit Breakers.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, auditors, and inspectors to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of electrical inspections, test results, and maintenance schedules.
• Lead incident investigations related to electrical systems and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to electricians, apprentices, and contractors.
• Report to Electrical Supervisors/Senior Personnel any irregularities that may be found during execution of your duties.

Required Skilled Knowledge

Qualification:

• Recognized Trade Certificate/Engineering Diploma/Degree in Electrical
• Extensive Experience with Power Distribution including Operation, Maintenance and Reliability
• Ewura Class A or B Electrical Installation Licence

Experience:

• More than 5 years experience in mining/construction industry in Electrical Supervisor or Electrical Compliance roles

• Act as the legally appointed Electrical Engineer – Compliance for the site, ensuring compliance with mining and electrical legislation are adhered to.
• Ensure that Electrical Works meets site standards as dictated by Tanzania Electricity Rules 1932 and Tanzania Electrical Act 2008.
• Oversee the design, installation, maintenance, and inspection of all electrical systems, including high-voltage distribution, underground cabling, and fixed plant equipment including and up to 11kV.
• Lead the Design and Approve of High Voltage Switching Procedures in line with Site Isolation Procedures.
• Oversee and Ensure Compliance with the Site-Specific High Voltage Safety Management Plan.
• Ensure that all Power System Protection Settings are current and applicable for all High and Low Voltage Installations where required on Feeders, Incomers and Outgoing Circuit Breakers.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, auditors, and inspectors to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of electrical inspections, test results, and maintenance schedules.
• Lead incident investigations related to electrical systems and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to electricians, apprentices, and contractors.
• Report to Electrical Supervisors/Senior Personnel any irregularities that may be found during execution of your duties.

• Power Distribution (Operation, Maintenance, Reliability)
• Ewura Class A or B Electrical Installation Licence
• Electrical Systems Design, Installation, Maintenance, and Inspection
• High Voltage Switching Procedures
• Site Isolation Procedures
• High Voltage Safety Management
• Power System Protection Settings
• Incident Investigation
• Technical Guidance and Mentoring

• Recognized Trade Certificate/Engineering Diploma/Degree in Electrical
• Extensive Experience with Power Distribution including Operation, Maintenance and Reliability
• Ewura Class A or B Electrical Installation Licence