Job Details

JOB PURPOSE / DESCRIPTION

Conduct hands on Maintenance and repairs on Generators, Turbines, transformers and Ancillary plants to ensure target availability is achieved.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Craft Certificate in Mechanical Fitting or equivalent
• Valid membership with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENT

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in mechanical maintenance.

Key Attributes

• Strong knowledge in rotating equipment, rigging, and alignment
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Skilled in troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Team-oriented with good communication skills

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of machine components, subassemblies, and assemblies associated to generators, turbines, transformers, and ancillary plants according to technical instructions and industry best practices.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints in resolving challenges.
• Participate in trouble shooting and root cause analysis on any form of failure or quality issues.
• Work on own and as part of the team to carry out predictive, corrective, and routine maintenance as assigned to achieve KPI’s for the section.
• Give timely and accurate job feedback to supervisors on tasks performed.
• Perform maintenance and cleaning duties to keep equipment and work areas clean while observing safety regulations on the job.
• Make recommendations on spare parts and materials needed for the job.
• Responsible for the safe keeping of tools and equipment on the job assigned in the section.
• Perform maintenance and cleaning duties to keep equipment and work areas clean and safe.
• Participate in rigging operations while performing maintenance duties.
• Identify and address malfunctions on equipment and systems, recommend corrective action, and on approval make repairs or modifications.
• Assist in the development of maintenance procedures and be responsible for the execution of the same.
• Identify and address malfunctions on equipment and systems, recommend corrective action, and on approval make repairs or modifications.
• Promote peace and harmony at the plant
• Maintain an organized and safe work environment compliant with applicable ZESCO safety rules, technical instructions and SHEQ approved procedures.
• Perform any other lawful duties assigned by the supervisor.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIO S N

Suitably qualified candidates should apply through our job portal on https://careers.zesco.co.zm/ . Note that all applications must be submitted electronically through the portal. Any applications which will be sent through the post or courier or brought physically to ZESCO premises will not be considered.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday, 20th June 2025

ZESCO is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages women to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted