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Senior Operations Engineer - in Tanzania (f/m)

Senior Operations Engineer - in Tanzania (f/m)

Responsibilities

• Provide clear engineering leadership in the definition and resolution of technical issues as they occur.
• Support Operations team locally with detailed technical issues and queries as requested and required regularly locally
• Where appropriate define and implement new processes and ways of working to ensure learnings are captured and to ensure future issues are avoided.
• Where necessary travel to sites to undertake maintenance activities and trouble shooting
• Liaise with contractors to ensure work is delivered on time and to the required, high standards.
• Undertake detailed testing and analysis of new engineering solutions (Mechanical, Electrical and electronic to test for robustness and applicability to the local environment

Qualifications

• Good university degree in science, engineering or similar and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Technical knowledge in energy systems, preferably involving solar PV, batteries and diesel generation is required
• Hands-on experience in electrical power systems or similar technical field is required.
• Experience managing contractors and working with external parties
• Ability to identify a problem, define how a problem is to be resolved and to see the resolution carried out all independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary, international team in multiple locations
• Fluent in English, in oral and writing. Swahili in addition is preferred.

• Familiar with Tanzanian / East African cultures; work experience in Tanzania or neighbouring countries preferred
• Must hold a valid driver’s license

Bonus Skills and qualifications

• Entrepreneurial thinking and excellent communication skills as well as strong team orientation
• Experience in managing a team or direct line management a plus.

If interested, please submit your cover letter and CV with references to tzcareers@eon-offgrid.com with the subject “Application for Senior Engineer”.

Contract term: 12-24 months, starting at earliest availability

Payment: Competitive

Reports to: Microgrids Operations Manager

Deadline to apply: 5th December 2017 

What we offer

• Great work experience in fast-growing start-up with international ambitions
• Freedom to take on new tasks independently and with full ownership
• Coaching and continuous feedback

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