Head of Electrical Engineering\u00a0Williamson Diamonds Limited (WDL)
\nLocation:\u00a0Mwadui, Shinyanga
\nGrade:\u00a0D3 \u2013 Operations Manager
\nReport to:\u00a0[Not specified in provided text]
\nSummary
\nWilliamson Diamond Limited (WDL) is Tanzania\u2019s only large-scale diamond producer. The mine is an open pit operation based upon the 146 hectares Mwadui kimberlite pipe, which is one of the world\u2019s largest economic kimberlites. For over 80 years, Williamson Diamond Limited has lived side by side and co-existed peacefully with the communities around Mwadui, while implementing a wide range of development programs, focusing on promoting the lives and livelihoods of the communities surrounding Mwadui Mine Site.
\nRole Description
\nThe Head of Electrical Engineering is responsible for the management of process electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation maintenance. The role includes planning, scheduling, process execution, and coordination of maintenance activities, ensuring plant reliability, safety compliance, and continuous operational improvement.<\/p>\n
Tasks and Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Manage standard design, maintenance and repair of various Electrical design & Instruments equipment to ensure equipment keep reliability, availability and capability as and when required to operate, which includes electrical infrastructure, programmable logic controls, instruments for controlling (measuring, monitoring, displaying) operating conditions of drives for conveyors, crushers, scrubbers, mills, pumps, screens, other machinery, and workshop tools.
\nSafety first \u2013 perform safe risk assessment and ensure on everyone, everywhere and every time at workplace.
\nManage duties independently, quickly, efficiently and resolution to ensure high availability of plant Controls & Instruments machinery and equipment.
\nManage preventive maintenance and repairs of Controls & Instruments equipment and accessories as per OEM maintenance plans.
\nMaintain an accurate record on assigned work schedule or maintenance record.
\nPerform adhoc and frequent inspections as part of the preventive maintenance program.
\nAnalyse Controls & Instruments equipment and accessories system failures to determine root causes problems and resolve.
\nManage to analyse and modify to solve complex technical issues.
\nManage budget and effective maintenance costs.
\nManage assigned areas of responsibility, activities, manpower, materials, machinery and tools.
\nBe able to work independently without or with minimal supervision, be self-driven, reliable analytic solver and proactive.
\nManage maintenance relationship and repairs to the highest standard within the required standards.
\nGood working relationship, a team player.
\nPerform other related duties as assigned.
\nDevelop and implement electrical engineering strategies aligned with operational objectives.
\nEnsure compliance with safety standards, statutory regulations, and company policies.
\nManage electrical projects, upgrades, and capital works.
\nProvide technical guidance, mentoring, and development to the electrical team.
\nCoordinate with other departments to support production and operational targets.
\nStrategic leadership.
\nDrive continuous improvement, cost optimization, PLC systems, radiation devices, and risk management initiatives.
\nOversee continuous electrical infrastructure, cost, PLC systems, radiation, and risk management initiatives.
\nStrategic leadership used for monitoring and control plant instrumentation.
\nDevelop and maintain good working relationships and communication with TANESCO.
\nEnsure safe working practices through risk assessments and strict adherence to safety standards.
\nConduct inspections and analyze equipment failures to determine root causes and implement solutions.
\nManage plant improvement projects and technical modifications.
\nSupervise manpower, materials, tools, optimize costs, and assigned operational areas.
\nControl maintenance budgets and optimize costs.
\nEnsure compliance with statutory regulations and company policies.
\nProvide technical leadership, mentoring, and development to the electrical team to meet production targets.
\nCoordinate with other departments to meet production targets.
\nDrive continuous improvement, efficiency, and risk management initiatives.<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements for All Applicants<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation and Control Engineering or equivalent.
\nProfessional registration in electrical (Electronics) with ERB (mandatory) and other membership (added advantage).
\nAny other training certifications (added advantage).
\nA minimum of 9 years of related experience in Electrical Engineering & Instrumentation preferably in Mining Sector\/production Sector \u2013 preventive maintenance, procurement, construction, and innovation\/ modifications.
\nStrong computer skills and sufficient knowledge in engineering software and quality checks including computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and PLCs (Siemens PLCs added advantage).
\nTechnical mathematics skills.
\nAbility to maintain most of the plant electrical and instrumentation equipment and tools specific to the job.
\nExcellent verbal and written communication in English\/Swahili.
\nPossession of a valid driving license.<\/p>\n
Other Required Skills and Competencies<\/p>\n
Technical expertise.
\nStrong safety culture and compliance orientation.
\nPlanning, coordination, and prioritization skills.
\nProject management capability.
\nAnalytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
\nAttention to detail.
\nAbility to work under pressure in a demanding environment.
\nHigh integrity and professionalism.
\nStrong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
\nCustomer-focused mindset.
\nRadiation Safety Officer certification (added advantage).<\/p>\n
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