The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited is incorporated under the Companies Act (Chapter 46:03 of the Laws of Malawi). Its core business is to procure, transmit and distribute electric power in Malawi as well as manage System Market Operations and Single Buyer licensees in Malawi. ESCOM is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions currently existing within the Corporation:SUBSTATIONS ENGINEER (1 Position)Grade: ES7
\nLocation: Regional Office, Lilongwe
\nSupervised by: Senior Engineer (Substations)
\nTenure: PermanentPurpose of the Job
\nTo participate in planning and leading implementation of grid substation maintenance Schedule for high voltage transformers and ancillary equipment and for smooth operation of the same to ensure minimal faults and system disturbance within the transmission grid.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesLeading and carrying out maintenance of transmission substationsLeading and carrying out periodic inspection of substationsEnforcing standards and safety rules in all activitiesDeveloping and revisiting Maintenance Plans of substationsLeading and carrying out fault clearing on transmission substationsAssisting drawing and reviewing of technical specifications of substation equipmentAssisting in designing and reviewing of designs by contractorsAttributes and competenciesImpeccable skills in Microsoft office packagesEffective verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of trouble shooting very high voltage switchgear and DGAAbility to manage time effectively in a high pressure-settingExcellent interpersonal skillsCritical thinking and assertiveness abilitiesMinimum Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor\u2019s degree in Electrical Engineering\/ Renewable Energy\/ Sustainable Energy Systems\/Energy Engineering\/Metallurgy & Materials Engineering\/Physics3 years\u2019 work experience in the power industry\/fieldRegistered with MEIAPPLICATION METHOD:
\nHard Copies in an envelope clearly indicating the position applied for and location on top.ATTACHMENTS:
\nApplication Letter, Curriculum Vitae with three (3) traceable referees and Copies of CertificatesCLOSING DATE:
\nFriday, 15th August 2025ADDRESSED TO:
\nDirector of Human Resource and Administration,
\nESCOM House,
\nP.O Box 2047,
\nBlantyre.Only candidates possessing accredited Qualifications will be considered for shortlisting. In cases where one\u2019s qualification accreditation is questionable, the burden of proof rests with the candidate to provide evidence to the contrary.Only Shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews through email.ESCOM Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n
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