Summary
Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) a subsidiary of ZESA Holdings, is the leading generator of electrical energy in Zimbabwe and supplies the bulk of the nation’s electrical power requirements from its five power stations. The Company is inviting suitably qualified, motivated and experienced staff to fill the above-mentioned vacancy that has arisen in Zimbabwe Power Company.
This is a senior position reporting to the General Manager Kariba South Power Station whose thrust is to plan, direct and control all activities relating to the maintenance of Plant and Equipment at the Station.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Identifies potential capital projects on the basis of performance and plant deficiencies from operational reports,
- Analyses all maintenance problems to determine plant modification, scrapping of plant and plant overhaul.
- Prepares or draws up maintenance programmes for Planned Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance Programmes.
- Conducts periodic plant inspections to determine rehabilitation programmes and specialist help requirements.
- Attends to test run or commissioning of projects.
- Devises control measures and contingency plans to ensure business continuity.
- Carries out physical plant checks to ensure good housekeeping and compliance to rules. Monitors and controls the departmental budget.
- Responsible for discipline and performance management for the Maintenance Department.
- Executes all activities in line with the Integrated Management System requirements (ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015).
Qualifications And Experience
- 5 “O” levels including Mathematics and English.
- A degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering or any relevant Degree.
- A Post Graduate qualification such as an MBL/MBA or equivalent is an added advantage.
- Full membership of a recognised professional institution.
- 8 years relevant experience in a similar environment of which 5 years should be at senior level.