Chief Engineer

Location

Tenable in the Company at the Peaking Plants and Mechanical Services Department within the Operations Division at the Head Office, Chayamba, Blantyre, this post reports to the Director of Operations.

Brief Description of Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing strategic, administrative, technical and operational leadership to ensure safe, reliable, efficient and uninterrupted electricity generation.
• Coordinating and supervising all department functions to ensure efficient operations, regulatory compliance, optimal resource utilization and continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Fostering a high performance organizational culture through effective leadership, accountability, employee engagement and sound people management practices.
• Leading the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of departmental business plans in line with approved corporate objectives and budgets.
• Coordinating the preparation and management of the departments capital and operational budgets to ensure prudent utilization of resources.
• Developing and overseeing implementation of maintenance, rehabilitation and modernization of the power plant.
• Developing and monitoring departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Leading the preparation, review and execution of annual preventive maintenance schedules in line with operational requirements and business plans.
• Developing, reviewing and enforcing maintenance policies, procedures, standards and best practices aimed at promoting operational excellence, reliability and continuous improvement.
• Monitoring station expenditures and implementing effective cost control measures to enhance operational efficiency and value for money.
• Ensuring availability and effective management of critical spare parts, tools, equipment and maintenance resources necessary for efficient operation of the power plant.
• Providing technical advice to management on matters relating to thermal power generation and maintenance.
• Planning and supervising major overhauls, inspections and component replacements for the power generating plants.
• Leading diagnosis and resolution of complex mechanical and electrical faults on generators and balance-of-plant equipment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Holder of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering obtained from a reputable and accredited institution.
• Should have 10 years post qualification experience as an Engineer.
• Should have at least 8 years’ experience in Diesel Power Plant maintenance or heavy-duty Diesel engine maintenance.
• Should have strong knowledge of Diesel engine thermodynamics, generator systems and balance-of-plat equipment.
• Should be registered with Malawi Institute of Engineers.
• Should have the ability to work effectively with teams and tight deadlines.
• Should be aged between 35 and 50.

Method of Application

Interested people should submit applications attaching a comprehensive CV, relevant certificates, and names of three traceable referees to reach the undermentioned not later than Friday, 17 July 2026.

Acting Director of Human Resources Management and Development

Electricity Generation Company (MW) Ltd
Chayamba Building – Floor No. 4
P.O. Box 1567
BLANTYRE