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Employer and vacancy source: ZESCO

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  • EmployerZESCO
  • LocationZambia
  • Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
  • Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
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Key details for this vacancy

Employer
ZESCO
Location
Zambia
Posted
June 12, 2025
Job type
Full Time
Category
IT & Telecoms
This listing has expired. The original details remain available for reference, but applications are closed. Use the related searches for active vacancies.
  • Full Time
  • Zambia

Website ZESCO

Job description

HUMAN CAPITAL & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

ZESCO Limited is a quasi-government institution wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). In its commitment to provide efficient, innovative, and excellent electricity services and energy solutions to our customers, online applications are invited from suitably qualified Zambians for the following positions:

POWER GENERATION DIRECTORATE

MECHANICAL FITTERS – 14 POSITIONS

Reports to: Technologist – Mechanical 

Grade: Gp4

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 INSTRUCTIOSN

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

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