Electrical or Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Heading Moçambique is recruiting an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer to be based in Songo, Mozambique. The engineer provides engineering support to the site team and coordinates technical matters between the site and the engineering teams in Europe.

Key responsibilities

• Provide electrical and/or mechanical engineering support to the company site team
• Support the Site Manager in the technical coordination of ongoing site activities
• Coordinate technical matters between the site team in Songo and the engineering teams in Europe
• Support inspection and assessment of existing equipment and installations
• Clarify technical issues identified during site activities
• Support installation, rehabilitation, testing and commissioning activities
• Review drawings, specifications and other technical documentation relevant to the works
• Follow up technical interfaces between existing plant equipment and new or rehabilitated equipment
• Support preparation of technical documentation, reports and site records
• Participate in technical coordination with the Employer and other project stakeholders where required
• Support compliance with applicable technical, quality and safety requirements

Current project activities in Songo include preparation for on-site machining, assessment of existing components, installation planning, material handling and preparation for the upcoming rehabilitation and installation works.

Required profile

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrotechnical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
• Valid registration with the Ordem dos Engenheiros de Moçambique (OrdEM) and/or registration with the Direcção Nacional de Energia (DNE) as Técnico Responsável
• Relevant professional engineering experience
• Good command of Portuguese and working knowledge of English
• Willingness to work predominantly at the project site in Songo, Tete Province

Required skills

• Ability to understand and work with engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Good communication skills and ability to work in an international engineering environment

An advantage is experience with hydropower plants, hydro turbines, generators and large electrical machines, protection, control, instrumentation and automation, industrial mechanical equipment, pumps, valves, hydraulic systems and bearings, industrial maintenance, reliability and equipment inspection, and installation and commissioning in heavy industrial or energy projects. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; the vacancy is no longer accepting applications.