Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions tenable at the Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO).

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN – GRADE EG9 (1 POSITION)

The post of Electrical Maintenance Technician-EG9 is tenable in the company at Nkula Power Station, reporting to the Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshooting existing electrical installations for faults that arise on the installations around the power station.
• Identifying and recording any noted existing electrical faults to decide on the required resources to repair the faults.
• Providing required material resources list to the immediate superior for procurement purposes or withdrawal from stores.
• Rectifying identified faults and monitoring performance to ensure repairs done meets the expectations.
• Inspecting power plant and residential buildings and determining the type of installations required.
• Reporting all faults and breakdowns to the immediate superior.
• Compiling required materials list for new electrical installations at the station to the immediate superior.
• Undertaking the wiring process for electrical installations.
• Installing new electrical systems as per design specifications and monitoring performance with a view to correct any discrepancies.
• Carrying out maintenance on domestic electrical installations to maintain performance at best practice acceptable levels.
• Carrying out maintenance of station electrical installations to ensure efficient flow of
  electrical systems required for the generation plant.
• Investigating problems that could have caused break down of equipment.
• Repairing broken-down equipment.
• Recommending safe methods to be practiced when operating electrical equipment to reduce breakdowns of similar nature.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor from time to time.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Holder of University Diploma in Electrical Engineering or City & Guilds – Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years hands on experience in high voltage power system environment.
• Must be willing to work odd hours, shifts and weekends.
• Aged between 25 and 45.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and well experienced in MS Excel.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested people should submit applications attaching a comprehensive CV, relevant certificates, and names of three traceable referees to reach the undermentioned not later than Monday, the 23rd of September 2024.

Acting Director of Human Resources Management
Electricity Generation Company (MW) Ltd
Chayamba Building – Floor No. 4
P O Box 1567
BLANTYRE

***EGENCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER***