Electricity Generation Company (MW) Ltd

Responsibilities or duties

• Carrying out installation and commissioning of primary equipment at EGENCO’s generation substations, including switchgear, power cables, and instrument transformers.
• Carrying out day-to-day smooth running of Substations and Switchgear operations in line with business plans and associated approved budget.
• Carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance of substation plant, equipment, and switchgear on all 0.4/11/66/132kV systems within EGENCO.
• Participate in formulation of budget for the department.
• Controlling and monitoring expenditure in Substation and switchgear Section through proper procurements and control in use of resources.
• Any other duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics or Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of power substation systems and switchgear.
• Possess strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Be proficient with hands on technical operations, demonstrating practical experience and skill in maintaining and troubleshooting power substation and switchgear equipment.
• Be conversant with Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Be willing to work odd hours.
• Have a valid driving license.
• Be registered with the Malawi Engineering Institution (MEI).

Experience needed

• Have at least 2 years of relevant work experience in the energy sector, including a minimum of 1 year specifically in substations and switchgear.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Be aged between 30 and 40 years.

• Carrying out installation and commissioning of primary equipment at EGENCO’s generation substations, including switchgear, power cables, and instrument transformers.
• Carrying out day-to-day smooth running of Substations and Switchgear operations in line with business plans and associated approved budget.
• Carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance of substation plant, equipment, and switchgear on all 0.4/11/66/132kV systems within EGENCO.
• Participate in formulation of budget for the department.
• Controlling and monitoring expenditure in Substation and switchgear Section through proper procurements and control in use of resources.
• Any other duties assigned from time to time.

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of power substation systems and switchgear.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with hands-on technical operations, demonstrating practical experience and skill in maintaining and troubleshooting power substation and switchgear equipment.
• Conversant with Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics or Mechanical Engineering.
• Registered with the Malawi Engineering Institution (MEI).