WorkForce Recruitment Services
VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT
Position: Operations and Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Nkhotakota
Workforce Recruitment Services seeks to recruit for the following position on behalf of a Client.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure efficient operation and maintenance of Power plants through supervision of Service Contractors, Maintenance Technicians and Dispatch Technicians.
- Prepare scheduled maintenance programs for all plants (Both under service contracts) and others in consultation with OM.
- Preparation of timely maintenance and operation reports to OM.
- Ensure safety of staff and equipment working under him/her.
- Participate in procurement planning and inventory management of plant materials.
- Enhance plant efficiency by proposing necessary changes/design to systems for improvement and effective operation.
- Coordinates with Plant Manager for the purpose of completing projects/work requirements efficiently assigns and schedules such tasks to respective teams.
- Inspects plant facilities, systems, and their components for the purpose of identifying necessary repairs and ensuring that the plant is in order as per standards.
- Oversees the maintenance and replacement of tools and equipment (e.g., construction equipment, hand tools, power tools, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
- Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering/ /Higher National Diploma (Malawi) or equivalent from a recognized institution in either: Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering/ Mechanical Production
- Minimum of 3 years in supervisory level or similar position preferably in a power/Solar plant;
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in industrial facility such as power station or processing plant
- Certified grid operators by ESCOM will have an added advantage
- Driver’s license is a requirement (obtain before probation lapses)
Technical Skills
- Ability to analyze/interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatics schematics and process flow charts.
- Thorough understanding of operations and maintenance of:
- Malawi Electrical Grid layout, up to 66/132Kv
- Diesel generators of up to 250 KVA.
- High voltage power transformers, circuit breakers and isolators and associated auxiliaries and protection systems.
- Distribution control (DCS) and PLC control systems.
- Functions of SCADA system
- Quality and environmental management system.
- Finance, budgeting, and control of resources.
- ERP systems for operations and maintenance of plants
Behavioural Skills
- Experience in managing, coaching and building high quality operational teams;
- Self-driven/entrepreneurial personality with managerial capabilities/experiences;
- Knowledge of renewable energy technologies;
- Leadership and fast-paced team player;
- Ability to work under minimal supervision;
- Excellent negotiator and relationship management;
- Excellent communication skills at all levels; and
- Attention to detail and pride in work.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters to applications2.workforce@gmail.com by 14th AUGUST 2025. Please include ” OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR ” in the subject line.