SENIOR ENGINEER – GISHOMA PEAT POWER PLANT

Company: Energy Utility Corporation Limited (EUCL)

Position: Senior Engineer – Gishoma Peat Power Plant

Number of Vacancies: 1

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Job Status: Open for Applications

1. Job Overview

Energy Utility Corporation Limited (EUCL) is inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Senior Engineer at Gishoma Peat Power Plant. The successful candidate will oversee the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the thermal power plant, including its equipment, infrastructure, and operational systems.

2. Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Develop, review, and implement operational policies, procedures, budgets, annual plans, power contracts, electricity tariffs, and standard operating procedures.
2. Ensure the power plant operates safely and efficiently, maintaining high availability and performance in accordance with the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), established utility practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
3. Assess existing maintenance strategies and establish short-term and long-term maintenance objectives to meet the plant's operational needs.
4. Oversee the implementation of the plant's water chemistry and treatment programme, including testing, inspections, and maintenance activities.
5. Provide leadership to departmental staff, supervise their performance, and support their professional development in line with the organization's objectives, policies, and regulations.
6. Prepare the unit's annual work plan and financial budget, and monitor implementation in accordance with the organization's business plan.
7. Prepare periodic thermal energy performance reports for management review and decision-making.

3. Required Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess one of the following qualifications, together with at least 3 years of relevant experience in the specified operational areas.

A. Master's Degree Qualifications

• Master's in Mechanical Engineering: 3 years of experience in power plant operations, transmission operations, and distribution operations.
• Master's in Electro-Mechanical Engineering: 3 years of experience in power plant operations, transmission operations, and distribution operations.
• Master's in Renewable Energy: 3 years of experience in power plant operations, transmission operations, and distribution operations.
• Master's in Electrical Engineering: 3 years of experience in power plant operations, transmission operations, and distribution operations.
• Master's in Power System Engineering: 3 years of experience in power plant operations, transmission operations, and distribution operations.

B. A0 Degree Qualifications

• A0 in Electrical Engineering: 3 years of experience in power plant operations, transmission operations, and distribution operations.
• A0 in Electro-Mechanical Engineering: 3 years of experience in power system management, transmission operations, and distribution operations.
• A0 in Mechanical Engineering: 3 years of experience in power plant operations, transmission operations, and distribution operations.
• A0 in Power System Engineering: 3 years of experience in power plant operations, transmission operations, and distribution operations.
• A0 in Renewable Energy: 3 years of experience in power plant operations, transmission operations, and distribution operations.

4. Application Procedure

Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the official EUCL recruitment portal using the link below.

Application Link: APPLY

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Contact Email: recruitment@eucl.reg.rw

Applicants should ensure that their applications meet the stated qualification and experience requirements before submission.

Apply now and share this opportunity with other qualified professionals!