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Plant Operations Technician (x3) at Electricity Generation Company (MW) Ltd

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  • Malawi
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Electricity Generation Company (MW) Ltd

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

PLANT OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN – GRADE EG 9 (3 POSITIONS)

The post of Plant Operations Technician-EG9 is tenable in the company at Kapichira and Nkula Power Stations, reporting to the Senior Operations Engineer.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operating Hydro Plant and Switch Gear.
  • Checking Operating conditions of Hydro Plant, Switch Gear and interpreting recorded data parameters.
  • Preparing and implementing high voltage switching programs.
  • Issuing out safety working documents in coordination with Generation Control Centre (GCC) and National Control Centre (NCC).
  • Reporting and following up operational emergencies and outstanding defects / permits.
  • Giving regular updates of status of and incidents at Power Plant.
  • Recording operational events / occurrences.
  • Checking availability and test running essential emergencies equipment.
  • Checking availability of fire detection and suppression equipment.
  • Preparing and writing operations reports.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Supervisors.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

  • A holder of an Advanced Diploma in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering obtained from a reputable, recognized, and accredited institution or a City and Guilds Advanced Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.
  • Must have at least 3 years’ relevant experience in manufacturing, electrical or related industry.
  • Should be aged between 25 and 45.
  • Physically fit and willing to work odd hours and weekends.

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**