Tanzania Portland Cement PLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to plan, execute, supervise, inspect, and monitor mechanical maintenance activities, capital projects, shutdown works, and repairs to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of cement plant equipment.
Responsibilities
- Execute mechanical installation, modification, and improvement projects within approved budgets and schedules
- Coordinate site activities for equipment erection, replacement, alignment, and commissioning
- Supervise contractors, fabricators, and maintenance teams during project execution
- Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, safety standards, OEM recommendations, ISO requirements, and environmental standards
- Monitor project progress and prepare execution reports
- Conduct routine inspections and condition monitoring of critical cement plant equipment
- Identify equipment defects and recommend corrective actions
- Monitor wear rates of kiln components, liners, rollers, tyres, seals, and bearings
- Participate in root cause analysis for mechanical failures
- Plan and execute annual and major shutdown activities
- Prepare job scopes, manpower requirements, and material lists
- Monitor the quality of repairs during shutdowns and verify completion according to standards
- Coordinate with production and electrical departments during shutdown execution
- Conduct dimensional checks, alignments, and inspection tests
- Review contractor quality documentation and inspection reports
- Prepare inspection reports, work execution reports, and performance reports
- Maintain equipment history and maintenance records
- Update engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures and local regulations
- Enforce safety procedures and permit-to-work systems
- Conduct job risk assessments before commencing work
- Ensure proper use of PPE by personnel and contractors
- Investigate mechanical incidents and implement preventive actions
- Comply with the HM Group and local Code of Business Conduct, policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
- Mechanical engineering degree
- Mechanical maintenance and inspection expertise
- Knowledge of cement manufacturing processes and heavy industrial equipment
- Project planning and execution skills
- Equipment troubleshooting and condition monitoring skills
- Contractor and team supervision skills
- Knowledge of engineering drawings, dimensional checks, alignment, and commissioning
- Knowledge of ISO, occupational safety, environmental, and permit-to-work requirements
- Strong analytical, report-writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
- High commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement
Document Requirements
Application Instructions
- Attach a detailed CV in PDF format, including your email and telephone contacts and the names and addresses of three referees.
