JOB VACANCIES - TANESCO

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 positions for Investment Business Unit – Projects& Research at Head Office.

Specific attributes for the Positions to be filled:

All Candidates must:

• Demonstrate outstanding performance track record;
• Leadership and Professional team building, ability to motivate teams to produce quality deliverables within tight timeframes.
• Must be a Registered Professional Engineer with Engineers Registration Board (ERB - T). With a valid Practicing Licence.
• 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 expected results and ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines;
• Must be Highly Computer literate.

MANAGER POWER DEVELOPMENT - 1 POST REPORTING TO: SENIOR MANAGER RESEARCH REF. No. 01

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Preparation and management of power projects development, mostly hydropower; conceptual designs, feasibility studies, detailed design and tender documents preparation; acting as client’s engineer and independent engineer for projects, and technical due diligence assessments for hydropower development to ensure competitive value management to achieve company objectives.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Undertake development of power projects in line with the national priorities as set up in the power system master plan.

• Conduct feasibility studies which shall include hydrological, topographical, geotechnical, measurements, investigation and analysis, to determine various projects design parameters; including review of available data, information, reports and studies.

• Coordinate environmental and social studies, as well as economic and financial analyses including power market surveys as input into projects feasibility and design.

• Undertake development of projects into detailed design, specification and tender documents preparation, commensurate with international practice, in liaison with procurements and projects departments for taking on the tendering and project implementation follow up processes.

• Ensure comprehensive hydrological and geotechnical risk studies, investigations and management in the high investment capital hydropower project are properly explored, allocated and managed.

• Provide administrative support for projects development by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, and performing other general administrative duties.

• Develop proposed project feasibilities, design and tendering while insuring the highest standards are maintained and in accordance with set targets, and report on progress in attaining them.

• Assist in budget implementation, forecasts and administration.

• Coordinate and manage on-going programs and projects, assigning and evaluating work.

• Coordinate request Expression of Interest (EoI), Request for Proposal (RfP) for project consultants for the feasibility design and tendering process.

• Handling ad hoc information request from other department managers or directors, which entail finding data through on line searches or available secondary research sources.

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     MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Hydrology Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• A Post Graduate Qualification in Engineering Management /Project Management will be an added advantage.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years professional experience in the related field.

PRINCIPAL PROJECTS ENGINEER - 1  POST REPORTING TO: MANAGER PROJECTS REF. No. 02

POSITION OBJECTIVE

To assist in matters regarding to management of major construction of Power Generation projects (local and donor funded), including projects procurement and management activities such as client interfacing, control of cost, design and time scheduling programs, contract co-ordination and implementation.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Supervision and Project management of major construction of Generation projects (local and donor funded), including projects procurement and management activities such as client interfacing, control of cost, design and time scheduling programmes, contract co-ordination and implementation,

• Preparation of Technical Specifications, tender documents, tender evaluations, contract negotiations to finalization of power projects and Claims management, in line with user department in compliance with international professional standards in all respect.

• Preparation of Project’s Terms of References, Expression of Interest and Request for Proposals, bidding documents and evaluations and award of local and donor funded generation projects.

• Provide professional and technical support to employees and contractors to ensure that project implementation comply with best utility practice.

• Oversee, plan organize and ensure expeditious execution Power Generation Projects and ensure that projects are carried out according to the schedules, within budget and strict engineering ethics and standards are observed in all aspects.

• Prepare detailed Procurement proposals for each project module for approval by the respective bodies.

• Cooperates with leads of other disciplines, resource personnel from Departments of Procurement Management Unit (PMU), Generation, Transmission and Marketing as appropriate, to assure that all applications technical disciplines are properly consulted when making engineering decisions.

• Design Review of all Power plants drawings, correct, coordinate.
• Provide technical support to construction group and start-up group by answering any design or engineering questions that may arise during execution phase of the project.
• Monitor project progress and ensure that projects are completed within the budget.
• Interacting with inter related parties like Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Ministry of Finance, Tanzania Revenue Authority, Donor Agencies etc. on matters related to projects execution.
• Participate fully in Design Reviews of all Power plants projects drawings, correct, coordinate and implement.

• Ensure that the Company’s policies and practices for Health, Safety and the Environment are strictly observed and implemented at all times.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual, annual projects progress and financial reports for submission as appropriate to TANESCO and all financing agencies/Development partners. Also prepare Project Completion Report, which outline, inter alia, achievements in relations to objectives and targets of the projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Degree in Mechanical/Electromechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• A Post Graduate Degree in Engineering Management (Project Management) /Construction Management will be an added advantage).
• At least three (3) years’ proven experience in the power plant engineering field, experience in power related industry of Project management.

SENIOR PROJECTS ENGINEERS (ELECTRICAL)- 2  POSTS REPORTING TO: PRINCIPAL PROJECT ENGINEER - THERMAL REF. No. 03

POSITION OBJECTIVE

To assist Principal Projects Engineer (Generation) and management of major construction of Power Generation projects (local and donor funded), to ensure that they are completed in time and budget, control of cost, provide electrical engineering expertise in Management of all Projects (EPC, BOT, BOOT etc.), design and time scheduling programmes, Plant start-up, commissioning and Plant Tests, contract co-ordination and implementation.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Supervision and Project management of major construction of Generation projects (local and donor funded), including projects procurement and management activities such as client interfacing, control of cost, design and time scheduling programmes, contract co-ordination and implementation, above all, monitor project progress and ensure that projects are completed within the budget.
• Preparation of Technical Specifications, Check equipment/system specifications and bill of material lists to implement engineering design and modifications, tender documents, tender evaluations, contract negotiations to finalization of power projects and Claims management, in line with user department in compliance with international professional standards in all respect.
• Directs all engineering activities within Electrical discipline for which he/she is responsible for in accordance with the highest professional and technical standards and ensures that sound engineering concepts are developed and incorporated into all projects.
• Reviews the technical accuracy and adequacy of, diagrams, drawings, calculations, studies, specifications, bidders’ quotations, and other technical documents involving Electrical engineering matters.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria, using independent judgment in making changes, adaptations and/or modifications.
• Cooperates with leads of other disciplines, resource personnel from Departments of Procurement Management Unit (PMU), Generation, Transmission and Marketing as appropriate, to assure that all applications technical disciplines are properly consulted when making engineering decisions.
• Consults with Project Managers and the leads of other disciplines with respect to the scope of work, personnel, labour-hour budgets and schedules for Electrical engineering works.
• Plan, design, develop, coordinate and review complex electrical engineering work, including electrical power systems and/or control design within large power generation plants and high voltage switchyard.
• Prepare a set of instructions for fabrication of engineered equipment and physical installation and connection of equipment. Instructions are time tested and appear in the form of drawings, specifications, standards, procedures, and lists.
• Supervise, review and approve one-line drawings, three line drawings and other protection and control schematic and wiring drawings.
• Review systems calculations such as cable, conduit and electrical equipment sizing, Short circuit load flow & motor starting and power system relay protection set point calculations.
• Review and comment on vendor documents and manufacturer drawings for power transformers, LV and HV switchgear, Motor Control Centres (MCCs), DC & UPS systems, relay panels, fault monitoring system, electrical control systems, cables and for their conformance with specifications.
• Provide technical support to construction group and start-up group by answering any design or engineering questions that may arise during execution phase of the project.
• Participate fully in Design Reviews of all Power plants projects drawings, correct, coordinate and implement.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual, annual projects progress and financial reports for submission as appropriate to TANESCO and all financing agencies/Development partners. Also prepare Project Completion Report, which outline, inter alia, achievements in relations to objectives and targets of the projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• A Post Graduate Degree in Engineering Management will be an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ proven experience in the power plant engineering field, experience in power related industry of Project management.

SENIOR PROJECTS ENGINEER (MECHANICAL) – 2 POSTS REPORTING TO: PRINCIPAL PROJECTS ENGINEER - THERMAL REF. No. 04

POSITION OBJECTIVE

To assist Principal Projects Engineer (Thermal) and management of major construction of Power Generation projects (local and donor funded), to ensure that they are completed in time and budget, control of cost, provide mechanical engineering expertise in Management of all Projects (EPC, BOT, BOOT etc.), design and time scheduling programs, Plant Start-up, commissioning and Plant Performance Tests, contract co-ordination and implementation.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Supervision and Project management of major construction of Generation projects (local and donor funded), including projects procurement and management activities such as client interfacing, control of cost, design and time scheduling programmes, contract co-ordination and implementation,

• Preparation of Technical Specifications, tender documents, tender evaluations, contract negotiations to finalization of power projects and Claims management, in line with user department in compliance with international professional standards in all respect.

• Preparation of Project’s Terms of References, Expression of Interest and Request for Proposals, bidding documents and evaluations and award of local and donor funded generation projects.

• Provide professional and technical support to employees and contractors to ensure that project implementation comply with best utility practice.

• Oversee, plan organize and ensure expeditious execution Power Generation Projects and ensure that projects are carried out according to the schedules, within budget and strict engineering ethics and standards are observed in all aspects.

• Prepare detailed Procurement proposals for each project module for approval by the respective bodies.

• Cooperates with leads of other disciplines, resource personnel from Departments of Procurement Management Unit (PMU), Generation, Transmission and Marketing as appropriate, to assure that all applications technical disciplines are properly consulted when making engineering decisions.

• Design Review of all Power plants drawings, correct, coordinate.
• Provide technical support to construction group and start-up group by answering any design or engineering questions that may arise during execution phase of the project.
• Monitor project progress and ensure that projects are completed within the budget.
• Participate fully in Design Reviews of all Power plants projects drawings, correct, coordinate and implement.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual, annual projects progress and financial reports for submission as appropriate to TANESCO and all financing agencies/Development partners. Also prepare Project Completion Report, which outline, inter alia, achievements in relations to objectives and targets of the projects.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Degree in Mechanical/Electromechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• A Post Graduate Degree in Engineering Management (Project Management) /Construction Management will be an added advantage).
• At least three (3) years’ proven experience in the power plant engineering field, experience in power related industry of Project management.

SENIOR PROJECTS ENGINEER (CIVIL) ) – 2 POSTS REPORTING TO: PRINCIPAL PROJECTS ENGINEER - CIVIL REF. No. 05

POSITION OBJECTIVE

To assist Principal Projects Engineer (Generation) in matters regarding management of major construction of Power Generation projects (local and donor funded), including projects procurement and management activities such as client interfacing, control of cost, design and time scheduling programmes, contract co-ordination and implementation.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Supervision and Project management of major construction of Generation projects (local and donor funded), including projects procurement and management activities such as client interfacing, control of cost, design and time scheduling programmes, contract co-ordination and implementation, above all, monitor project progress and ensure that projects are completed within the specified time and within budget.
• Undertake review of technical standards and specifications for design works for all civil engineering undertaken by both consultant and contractor, examine and approve contractors detail design and drawings for compliance with specifications and sound engineering practice.
• Preparation of Technical Specifications, tender documents, tender evaluations, contract negotiations to finalization of power projects and Claims management, in line with user department in compliance with international professional standards in all respect.
• Check construction/system specifications and bill of material lists to implement engineering design and modifications.
• Preparation of Project’s Terms of References, Expression of Interest and Request for Proposals, bidding documents and evaluations and award of local and donor funded generation projects.
• Coordinate Inspecting and witnessing with Consultant and Contractor’s representatives the Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) during manufacture of major including equipment structures supplied for incorporation in the Works, as well as ensuring oversees training of Projects staff at the manufacture premises.
• Monitor project progress and ensure that projects are completed within the budget.
• Participate fully in Design Reviews of all Power plants projects – civil related drawings, correct, coordinate and implement.
• Review and verify accuracy of payment invoices of consultants, contractors and suppliers to ensure that payments accurately reflect the cost of the works completed pursuant to milestones or goods supplied.
• Ensure Engineering activities are in line with project time table and make sure that the interface of the project is achieved and close supervision of commissioning finally handing over of the completed works to the user department.
• Ensure that health and safety is adequately provided for and observed in the project area according to TANESCO safety rules
• Ensure that all civil engineering works including foundations and trenches are carried out according to the specifications and observe that no water will be trapped in the trenches during rain season.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual, annual projects progress and financial reports for submission as appropriate to TANESCO and all financing agencies/Development partners. Also prepare Project Completion Report, which outline, inter alia, achievements in relations to objectives and targets of the projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science CIVIL Engineering from a recognized institution. A Post Graduate Degree in Engineering Management (Project Management) /Construction Management will be an added advantage).
• At least three (3) years’ proven experience in the construction works, amongst, power plant engineering field, experience in power related industry of Project management.

PRINCIPAL PROJECTS ENGINEER (DISTRIBUTION) - POST REPORTING TO: MANAGER PROJECTS – T&D REF. No. 06

JOB PURPOSE

To assist in all matters regarding management of major projects in Distribution Lines (local and donor funded), including procurement, coordination with stakeholders, cost control, design, quality control and time scheduling for projects implementation.

 

  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Overall supervision and Project Management of major Distribution Line projects for timely completion while ensuring value for money.

• Preparation of Project’s Terms of References, Expression of Interest and Request for Proposals, including evaluations and award for procurement of consultants.

• Preparation of Technical Specifications, tender documents, participate in tender evaluations, contract negotiations claims management, in collaboration with other stakeholders and in compliance with internationally recognized professional standards.

• Provide professional and technical support to employees and contractors to ensure that project implementation comply with best utility practice.

• Oversee, plan organize and ensure expeditious execution of Distribution Line projects and ensure that they are carried out within budget and strict engineering ethics and high level of professionalism.

• Prepare detailed procurement plan for each project and monitor the project according to the plan as a road map to achieving the project’s objectives.

• Review of all projects drawings, to ensure that the projects are implemented according to the approved Technical specifications.
• Provide technical support to construction group and start-up group by answering any design or engineering questions that may arise during execution phase of the project.

• Coordination with stakeholders like the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Ministry of Finance, Tanzania Revenue Authority, Donor Agencies, Local authorities etc. on matters related to projects execution.

• Ensure that the Company’s policies and practices for Health, Safety and the Environment are strictly observed and implemented at all times.

• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual, annual projects progress and financial reports for submission as appropriate to TANESCO and all financing agencies/Development partners.

• Prepare and coordinate testing and commissioning of all major equipment to ensure that the lines are safely energized after completing installation work.

• Prepare Project Completion Report, which outline, inter alia, achievements in relation to objectives and targets of the projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAND EXPERIENCE

• A Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University.
• A Post Graduate Degree in Engineering Management (Project Management /Construction Management) will be an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ proven experience in the related field.

SENIOR PROJECTS ENGINEER (TRANSMISSION) - POSTS REPORTING TO: PRINCIPAL PROJECTS ENGINEER (T) REF. No. 07

JOB PURPOSE

  To assist in the management and   construction of major projects (local and donor funded), to ensure that they are completed in time and budget, control of cost, provide electrical engineering expertise in Management of all Projects (EPC, BOT, BOOT etc.) from design to commissioning.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Supervision and project management of major Transmission Line projects (local and donor funded), including procurement and coordination with other stakeholders, cost control, design and, monitor project progress to ensure that projects are completed within the budget.

• Prepare Technical Specifications, and bill of material lists to implement engineering design and modifications, tender documents, tender evaluations, contract negotiations and claims management

• Directing all engineering activities within electrical discipline for which he/she is responsible in accordance with the highest professional and technical standards and ensures that sound engineering concepts are developed and incorporated into all projects.

• Reviewing the technical accuracy and adequacy of, diagrams, drawings, calculations, studies, specifications, bidders’ quotations, and other technical documents.

• Evaluating, selecting, and applying standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria, using independent judgment in making changes, adaptations and/or modifications.

• To Plan, design, develop, coordinate and review all electrical engineering work, including electrical power systems protection systems and high voltage switchyard equipment.

• To review systems calculations such as cable, conduit and electrical equipment sizing, Short circuit, load flow and power system relay protection set point calculations.

• To provide technical support to construction group by answering any design or engineering questions that may arise during execution phase of the project.

• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual, annual projects progress and financial reports for submission as appropriate to TANESCO and all financing agencies/Development partners.

• Participate in commissioning of the projects after completion of installation work, to ensure safe operation of the Plant (Transmission Line)

• Assist to prepare Project Completion Report, which outline, inter alia, achievements in relations to objectives and targets of the projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University.
• A Post Graduate Degree in Engineering Management (Project Management) /Construction Management will be an added advantage).
• At least three (3) years’ proven experience in the field.

SENIOR PROJECTS ENGINEER (DISTRIBUTION) -  POST REPORTING TO: PRINCIPAL PROJECTS ENGINEER (D) REF. No. 08

JOB PURPOSE

  To assist in the management and   construction of major projects (local and donor funded), to ensure that they are completed in time and budget, control of cost, provide electrical engineering expertise in Management of all Projects (EPC, BOT, BOOT etc.) from design to commissioning.

 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Supervision and project management of major Distribution Line projects (local and donor funded), including procurement and coordination with other stakeholders, cost control, design and, monitor project progress to ensure that projects are completed within the budget.

• Prepare Technical Specifications, and bill of material lists to implement engineering design and modifications, tender documents, tender evaluations, contract negotiations and claims management

• Directing all engineering activities within electrical discipline for which he/she is responsible in accordance with the highest professional and technical standards and ensures that sound engineering concepts are developed and incorporated into all projects.

• Reviewing the technical accuracy and adequacy of, diagrams, drawings, calculations, studies, specifications, bidders’ quotations, and other technical documents.

• Evaluating, selecting, and applying standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria, using independent judgment in making changes, adaptations and/or modifications.
• To Plan, design, develop, coordinate and review all electrical engineering work, including electrical power systems protection systems and high voltage switchyard equipment.

• To review systems calculations such as cable, conduit and electrical equipment sizing, Short circuit, load flow and power system relay protection set point calculations.

• To provide technical support to construction group by answering any design or engineering questions that may arise during execution phase of the project.

• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual, annual projects progress and financial reports for submission as appropriate to TANESCO and all financing agencies/Development partners.

• Participate in commissioning of the projects after completion of installation work, to ensure safe operation of the Plant (Distribution)

• Assist to prepare Project Completion Report, which outline, inter alia, achievements in relations to objectives and targets of the projects

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University.
• A Post Graduate Degree in Engineering Management (Project Management) /Construction Management will be an added advantage).
• At least three (3) years’ structured of proven experience in the field.

SENIOR PROJECTS ENGINEER (CIVIL) -  POST REPORTING TO: PRINCIPAL PROJECTS ENGINEER (T) REF. No. 09

JOB PURPOSE

To assist in the management and construction of major projects (local and donor funded), to ensure that they are completed in time and budget, control of cost, provide civil engineering expertise in Management of all Projects (EPC, BOT, BOOT etc.) from design to commissioning.

 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

• Supervision and project management of major Transmission Line projects (local and donor funded), including procurement and coordination with other stakeholders, cost control, design and, monitor project progress to ensure that projects are completed within the budget.

• Prepare Technical Specifications, and bill of material lists to implement engineering design and modifications, tender documents, tender evaluations, contract negotiations and claims management

• Directing all engineering activities within electrical discipline for which he/she is responsible in accordance with the highest professional and technical standards and ensures that sound engineering concepts are developed and incorporated into all projects.

• Reviewing the technical accuracy and adequacy of, diagrams, drawings, calculations, studies, specifications, bidders’ quotations, and other technical documents.

• Evaluating, selecting, and applying standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria, using independent judgment in making changes, adaptations and/or modifications.

• To Plan, design, develop, coordinate and review all civil engineering work for electrical equipment and high voltage switchyard equipment.

• To review systems structural calculations such as electrical equipment, transformers, and all associated steel structures.

• To provide technical support to construction group by answering any design or engineering questions that may arise during execution phase of the project.

• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual, annual projects progress and financial reports for submission as appropriate to TANESCO and all financing agencies/Development partners.

• Participate in final inspection and commissioning of the projects after completion of installation work, to ensure safe operation of the Plant (Transmission Line)

• Assist to prepare Project Completion Report, which outline, inter alia, achievements in relations to objectives and targets of the projects

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science CIVIL Engineering from a recognized University. A Post Graduate Degree in Engineering Management (Project Management) /Construction Management will be an added advantage).
• At least three (3) years’ proven experience in the construction works, amongst, power plant engineering field, experience in power related industry of Project management.

REMUNERATION

An attractive compensation package based on performance and commensurate with the responsibility will apply to successful candidates. All positions’ terms of employment are performance based contracts.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested Tanzanian nationals should apply by sending an application letter, clearly stating why you should be considered for the position and how you will add value. The application letters should be enclosed with a concise Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of relevant certificates.

Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 14 working days after initial appearance of this advert;

First Appearance: 2^nd April, 2015.

Applications Deadline: 25^th April 2015.

Please indicate Job Reference Number on your application letter.

Phone calls, walk in soliciting for these positions will automatically lead to disqualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Applications should be addressed to:

SENIOR MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES,

TANESCO LTD UMEME PARK,

UBUNGO P. O BOX 9024

DAR ES SALAAM