Mechanical Engineer - Cement Plant

About the role

The Management of Tanzania Portland Cement PLC is looking for a Mechanical Engineer in Dar es Salaam. The successful candidate plans, executes, supervises, inspects and monitors mechanical maintenance, capital projects, shutdown works and repairs so that cement plant equipment operates safely, reliably and efficiently. The role reports to the Mechanical Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Execute mechanical installation, modification and improvement projects within budget and schedule, coordinating equipment erection, replacement, alignment and commissioning, and supervising contractors, fabricators and maintenance teams
• Inspect critical equipment such as crushers, raw mills, rotary kilns, cement mills, conveyors, bucket elevators, gearboxes, fans and blowers, hydraulic systems and identify defects and wear rates; take part in root cause analysis of failures
• Plan and run annual and major shutdowns, prepare job scopes and material lists, monitor repair quality and coordinate with production and electrical departments
• Ensure repairs follow OEM recommendations and ISO, safety and environmental standards, and review contractor quality documentation
• Keep equipment history and maintenance records, update engineering drawings, and prepare weekly and monthly performance reports
• Enforce safety procedures and permit-to-work systems, conduct job risk assessments, ensure PPE use and investigate mechanical incidents

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 5 years' experience in mechanical maintenance, inspection or project execution in cement, mining or heavy manufacturing
• Registered Engineer with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) is an added advantage
• Training in mechanical inspection, condition monitoring, reliability engineering or similar is an added advantage

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems and heavy industrial equipment
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Project planning and execution, leadership and team supervision
• Analytical thinking, report writing and good communication
• Sound knowledge of cement manufacturing processes

Candidates must submit a detailed CV in PDF, contact details and three referees by e-mail; the application deadline is 31 October 2026. No charges apply.