Substations Engineer

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: ES7Location: Regional Office, LilongweSupervised by: Senior Engineer (Substations)Tenure: Permanent Purpose of the JobTo 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. Attributes and competencies Impeccable skills in Microsoft office packages Effective verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of trouble shooting very high voltage switchgear and DGA Ability to manage time effectively in a high pressure-setting Excellent interpersonal skills Critical thinking and assertiveness abilities Minimum Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/ Renewable Energy/ Sustainable Energy Systems/Energy Engineering/Metallurgy & Materials Engineering/Physics 3 years’ work experience in the power industry/field Registered with MEI