SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Dar es Salaam , Tanzania

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reference
Job reference 1272695
location
Location Dar es Salaam , Tanzania
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published May 5, 2026
  • Job Type: Contract

  • Status: Resident

  • Work period: Full-Time

  • Duration: 22-06-2026 TO 21-06-2027

  • Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Electrical Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major midstream development in the oil and gas industry, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a 1,443 km electrically heated crude oil export pipeline across Uganda and Tanzania.

Role Overview

  • Act as Electrical Isolation Authority for the project.

  • Oversee all electrical maintenance activities along the pipeline, providing technical assurance and operational troubleshooting.

  • Ensure electrical performance and availability of facilities, compiling relevant data and producing reports with corrective actions.

  • Prepare periodic or specific reporting of maintenance activities.

  • Serve as the electrical coordination focal point for external power providers.

  • Prepare procedures for operations and shutdown.

  • Participate in operations of electrical incidents or shutdowns, ensuring proper investigation and issuance of technical reports.

  • Identify optimization opportunities for electrical systems to improve availability and reliability.

  • Ensure both planned and unplanned electrical equipment maintenance is conducted for optimal performance.

  • Assist in the evaluation and validation of Site Modification Requests (SMR/RFM).

  • Participate in commissioning activities and manage punch lists post-handover.

  • Contribute to the optimization of maintenance plans for critical electrical equipment.

  • Analyze major malfunctions and failures for critical equipment and contribute to action plans.

  • Supervise Electrical spare parts management from contractors.

  • Assist Electrical Engineer in complex troubleshooting and maintenance activities.

  • Develop and implement Electrical Safety Rules and Procedures ensuring compliance with regulations.

  • Mentor and train local Engineers and Electrical Technicians, developing professional growth plans.

  • Evaluate team performance and propose training plans, organizing On-The-Job Training (OJT).

  • Assist in supervising maintenance service contractor performance.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Electrical expertise in MV and HV systems.

  • Strong knowledge of electrical power generation, distribution, control, and management systems.

  • Proficiency in CMIMS (Computerized Maintenance & Inspection Management System).

  • Excellent understanding of Electrical international Standards and Safety Rules.

  • Ability to analyze data, diagnose issues, and implement corrective actions.

  • Strong organizational capacity with reliability and autonomy.

  • Excellent communication skills in both oral and written English.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar field.

  • Certified MV and HV engineer.

  • 15-20 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, with a minimum of 3-5 years as site Electrical authority.

Pay & Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

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About Airswift

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