Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons of Malawian origin to fill vacant positions in the company.
THE ORGANIZATION
Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) is a limited liability company incorporated under the Companies Act (Cap. 46:03) of the Laws of Malawi on 7th September 2016. The company is wholly owned by the Government of Malawi and was established with the mandate of generating electricity in Malawi. It started its operations on 1st January 2017.
To fulfil its mandate effectively and efficiently, the company now invites suitably qualified, experienced and dynamic individuals to fill the following challenging and exciting positions in the Company:
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (GRADE EG9) – (1 POSITION)
Tenable in the Company at Kapichira and Wowe Power Stations. This post reports to the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer-Wowe and Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer-Kapichira.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Mechanical Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of Power Plants by performing preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems, troubleshooting faults, and minimizing downtime.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Carrying out planned preventive maintenance on Power Plants and associated auxiliaries at Power Stations.
- Carrying out breakdown / corrective maintenance on Power Plant and auxiliaries to minimize machine downtime and correct faults before they cause major breakdowns.
- Conducting systematic fault finding on Power Plant i.e. troubleshoot and rectify faults more complex in nature.
- Examining the failed components in order to identify the mechanism of failure and align solution to failure recorded.
- Carrying out Crankshaft alignment to ensure there is no wear and tear of moving components.
Performing Power Plant condition monitoring checks i.e. perform periodic inspections on plants and auxiliary equipment. - Checking that replacement parts are available in stores for the efficient execution of all maintenance work.
- Carrying out breakdown maintenance on stand-by diesel generators for government hospitals and provide training to technical staff on the best operational and preventive maintenance practices.
- Carrying out planned preventive maintenance on Power Plants and associated auxiliaries at Power Stations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A holder of an Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering obtained from a reputable, well recognized, and accredited institution.
- Must have at least 3 years’ relevant experience in manufacturing, machine maintenance or related industry.
- Should be aged between 25 and 45.
- Physically fit and willing to work odd hours and weekends. –
Method Of Application
Interested persons should submit applications attaching a comprehensive CV, relevant certificates and names of three traceable referees to reach the undermentioned not later than Friday, the 31st of January 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Acting Director of Human Resources and Administration,
Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited,
Chayamba Building – Floor No. 4,
Р О Box 1567,
BLANTYRE
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER