Job Title: Generator Service Technician (Electrical)
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-Time
Eligibility: Open to Tanzanians only
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Generator Service Technician to support the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of diesel generator systems across multiple project sites. This role plays a critical part in supporting national and cross-border power generation operations.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Execution & Commissioning
- Install, configure, and commission diesel generators and associated equipment in line with design documentation.
- Ensure all installations and commissioning activities are completed within project schedules.
- Perform transformer commissioning and MV switchgear switching operations.
- Configure communication systems for LV/HV/EHV transformers, relays, and intelligent devices.
Operational Support & Maintenance
- Provide operational field support for planned and unplanned maintenance activities.
- Conduct preventative maintenance and servicing on time.
- Create job repair plans based on diagnostics, including labor-hour estimates.
Technical Support & Training
- Offer technical support during the full operational lifecycle of power solutions.
- Support training and provide technical advice to internal teams and customers.
Project & Field Activities
- Conduct field inspections on ongoing projects to assess progress and compliance.
- Complete formal handovers of commissioned power solutions to clients.
- Provide after-hours support as required by service management.
Documentation & Standards
- Interpret and work from electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and wiring schematics.
- Ensure 100% adherence to relevant Health, Safety & Environmental procedures and legislation.
The People You Will Work With
You will collaborate closely with the service and technical teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget. You will work directly with Service Management to resolve technical issues efficiently and professionally. This role involves national and cross-border travel to support both new and existing power solution deployments.
H3SE Commitment
- Fully comply with all company Health, Safety & Environmental policies.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
- Promote and model a strong safety culture across all sites.
- Remain vigilant and immediately report unsafe acts, conditions, or improvement opportunities.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience with diesel generators and site installations.
- Valid Electrical qualification.
- Must be insurable to drive a company vehicle.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of generator instrumentation, controllers, SCADA, PLC panels, and communication protocols.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical, instrumentation, and single-line diagrams.
- Computer literacy and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Other Requirements
- Willingness to travel nationally and cross-border as needed.
- Medically fit for field operations and HSE-compliant.
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About Airswift
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