Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

PRI is recruiting a Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, to be based in Maputo, Mozambique.

Duties

• Operate gas engines and generating equipment of the power plant
• Perform technical updates and modifications on the electrical equipment
• Diagnosis, trouble shooting and repair as and when necessary in order to ensure minimum down time of the plant
• Carry out maintenance and fault-finding on gas engines, generating equipment and the PLC/DCS system
• Perform technical updates and modifications on gas engines, generating equipment and the PLC/DCS system when due
• Switching of LV/MV/HV equipment as required
• Maximise electrical production and reduce operational costs
• Supervision of subcontractors and assistants
• Routine plant inspections
• Ensure the adherence of the Internal Regulations and relevant legislation
• Regular communication to Head Office regarding any Operational, HR or any other relevant issues
• May be required, within reason, to attend training sessions or meetings outside of normal working hours

Requisites

• Relevant diploma in electrical engineering
• 5 years’ experience in field instrumentation and control equipment
• PLC experience (preferably Siemens S7-1500)
• Experience in using Distributed Control System equipment
• Control instrumentation experience Will be required to work shift rotations and standby on a remote located site
• Programmable logic controller experience (preferably Siemens S7-1500)
• Portuguese and English proficient
• Basic knowledge of mechanical equipment
• Knowledge of quality, environment, health & safety control systems

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted