Electrical Technician Job at Shanta Mining Company Limited - Career Opportunity in Tanzania
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Vacancy title:
Electrical Technician

Jobs at:
Shanta Mining Company Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Two weeks from 26 March 2018

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

JOB DETAILS:
SHANTA MINING COMPANY LIMITED

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN - POWER STATION

REGION/DISCIPLINE: Tanzania
BUSINESS UNIT/FUNCTION: New Luika Gold Mine
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: This position reports to Power Station Manager

CONTEXT AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
This position is a senior, skilled position at New Luika Gold Mine responsible to the Power Station Manager. The incumbent Will be responsible for Acting as the Power Station Manager During shifts or rotation leave periods when the substantive Power Station Manager is not on the mine site, fault finding, Maintenance and repair of all electrical and control systems For the mine 800,000 litre Fuel Storage Facility, 7.5MW Heavy Fuel Oil Power Station, O.7MW Solar P\/ Power Plant and the 6.6k\/ power reticulation system, Support to subordinates in the Implementation of a computerized maintenance management System (CMMS) utilized to schedule and document preventative And planned maintenance activities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & AUTHORITIES OF THE ROLE
Electrical Technician will be accountable for the following:

  • Oversee and/or undertake testing, inspection and diagnostic Activities on components, equipment, systems/and sub-systems
  • Responsible for installation, trouble shooting and repair of Electrical and control systems for power generation plants (Minimum 5MWe), fuel systems and medium voltage distribution And switchgear systems, including demonstrated practical, Fault finding, operating and maintenance experience with the Following equipment/systems:
  • El SCADA & HMI system controls
  • El Computer hardware and software
  • Computer networks
  • Low and Medium Voltage Generation Systems
  • Low and Medium Switchgear and Distribution Systems
  • Overhaul and Testing of Medium Voltage Alternators Oversee and/or undertake testing, inspection and diagnostic activities on components, equipment, systems/and sub-systems of the power plant, making adjustments as required
  • Troubleshooting skills in Scada based electro-mechanical control systems
  • Interpret data from computer-based user interface systems
  • Conduct electrical and control system investigations
  • Plan and execute major electrical systems related tasks
  • Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled work activities
  • Preparing and submitting maintenance and repair reports

REQUIRED SKILLSKNOWLEDGE -
Education:

  • Electrical Technician or Electrical Engineering Degree or Equivalent.
  • Professional or Technician registration with a recognized Professional body
  • Have a valid driver's ‘license

Experience & Skills

  • Minimum of 5 years‘ experience as an engine technician (preferably medium to large diesel or Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) engines such as those found on marine vessels)
  • Minimum of 3 years’ diesel plant fitting experience or mechanical Engineering experience
  • Trained in HT switching training and cable joining
  • Be computer literate and able to use Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • Must be proficient in electrical safe working procedures and Processes
  • must have the ability to forecast performance of electrical Components and overall power system performance
  • Be able read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
  • Must have strong troubleshooting skills and be capable of identifying malfunctions and restoring electrical systems safely into operation with minimal downtime
  • Experienced in managing a team of skilled and unskilled work force of 10 or more persons.
  • Have good communicating skills
  • Be able to work in a production team environment
  • Suitable applicants must be proficient in both written and spoken English

Job application procedure
Application submission deadline is two weeks from the date of this Advertisement Applicants are invited to submit their Resumes and Certificates (indicating the position title in the subject) to

HR Superintendent
Shanta Mining Company Limited
P.O. Box 79408, Dar es Salaam
Email address: Recruitment@shantagoldltd.com

Job Info
Job Category: Electrical Engineering jobs in Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Two weeks from 26 March 2018
Duty Station: Kenya
Posted: 27-03-2018
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 27-03-2018
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 27-03-2064
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