Mechanical Engineer

Job PostedOctober 23, 2026

Tanzania Portland Cement PLC
Dar es Salaam Engineering , Engineering Jobs Full time Jobs
The Management of Tanzania Portland Cement PLC invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and highly motivated professionals to fill the position of Mechanical Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, supervising, inspecting, and monitoring mechanical maintenance activities, capital projects, shutdown works, and repair activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of cement plant equipment. This role ensures that all mechanical work is carried out in compliance with company procedures, quality standards, safety requirements, and industry’s best practices.
The position reports to: Mechanical Manager

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Mechanical Project Execution:

• Execute mechanical installation, modification, and improvement projects within approved budgets and schedules

• Coordinate site activities for equipment erection, replacement, alignment, and commissioning

• Supervise contractors, fabricators, and maintenance teams during project execution

• Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and safety standards

• Monitor project progress and prepare execution reports

Mechanical Inspection and Condition Monitoring:

• Conduct routine inspections of critical equipment including Crusher, Raw Mills, Rotary Kilns, Cement Mills, Packing Plants, Conveyors, Bucket Elevators, Gearboxes, Fans and Blowers, Hydraulic systems

• Identify equipment defects and recommend corrective actions

• Monitor wear rates of kiln components, liners, rollers, tyres, seals, and bearings

• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for mechanical failures

• Prepare inspection reports and maintenance recommendations

Shutdown and Maintenance Management:

• Plan and execute annual and major shutdown activities

• Prepare job scopes, manpower requirements, and material lists

• Monitor the quality of repairs during shutdowns

• Verify completion of maintenance activities according to standards

• Coordinate with production and electrical departments during shutdown execution

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Ensure repairs and installations comply with OEM recommendations

• Conduct dimensional checks, alignments, and inspection tests

• Review contractor quality documentation and inspection reports

• Ensure compliance with ISO, safety, and environmental standards

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare inspection reports and work execution reports