Assistant Power Stations Manager Full Time NEW

VACANCY NOTICE
JOB TITLE: Assistant Power Stations Manager (Cove and Scarborough Power Stations)
EMPLOYER: Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC)
The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission is seeking to recruit suitably qualified and competent nationals for the above position.

Job Summary / Key Responsibilities
Operations & Maintenance: Assists in managing the operations, maintenance and repairs of the dual fuel (diesel and gas) engines and gas turbines at Cove and the conventional diesel engines at Scarborough, including all associated generators and auxiliary balance of plant (BOP) equipment.
Program Oversight: Develops and oversees preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programs. Monitors plant performance, operating parameters and production targets to optimise efficiency, reliability and availability.
Project Management: Plans, budgets and project manages major plant overhauls, capital projects, and equipment upgrade programmes. Ensures that engineering, procurement, contractor, OEMs, supply chain logistics, safety and operational requirements are effectively executed within approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
Logistics & Inventory: Manages the procurement, inventory and logistics of maintenance spares, materials and safety stock through a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Ensures cost-effective local and international sourcing, efficient shipment to Tobago, and just-in-time delivery.
Technical Support & Risk Reduction: Provides risk, safety and technical engineering support necessary for analysing the performance or non-performance of mechanical and electrical systems, implementing required hazard reduction strategies, and approving plant modification or replacement.
Environmental Management: Assists in managing the environmental impact caused by operating and maintaining the plant so that its environmental footprint satisfies regulatory legislations or best practices.
Financial Administration: Prepares estimates and budgets for the effective discharge of the functions and responsibilities of the power plants and monitors expenditure to prevent cost overruns.
Human Resources & Leadership: Provides direction, guidance and training, conducts performance evaluation and administers disciplinary action for staff assigned to the power plants. Assists in determining HR requirements and monitors the utilization of personnel.
Facility Integrity: Ensures that the maintenance and repairs of the buildings, compound, and equipment at the power plant are done to preserve equipment integrity, aesthetics, and operational reliability in the coastal environment.
General Duties: Provides technical support required for assessing tenders, provides technical advice on Electrical and Mechanical Engineering related issues, participates in accident investigations as a member of the Joint Zone Safety Committee, and prepares timely reports.

Qualification
BSc. Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Candidates should be registered or eligible for registration by the Board of Engineering of Trinidad and Tobago or other recognised professional body.
Desired Assets:Specialised training and certification in Diesel Engine Technology and Diesel Generator Power Plant Operations and Maintenance.
Post Graduate qualification in Engineering or Management.
Formal training and working knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
At least eight (8) years’ experience in a similar or related job function at a Managerial level.
Sound knowledge of Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering theory and practice with relevant specialisation in Power Stations, Communication, Networking, Protection & SCADA, Transmission Development and Distribution.
Effective managerial, supervisory, analytical and communication skills.
Timely preparation of operational, informational and statistical reports.

Remuneration
Salary, terms and conditions of employment shall be in accordance with those determined by the Members of the Commission.

📬 Submission Instructions
Required Documentation: Up-to-date résumé.
Deadline for Applications: Saturday 17th October 2026.
Address To:CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission,
#63 Frederick Street, Port of Spain
Note: ONLY SUITABLE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.