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Ernest Mang'ondi

Electrical Engineer
Dar es Salaam,DSM

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Location: Dar es Salaam, DSM, TZ
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balance

Summary

Experienced Technical Services and Engineering Manager with expertise in electrical design, power systems, preventive maintenance, and project management. Proven record in plant utilities, technical troubleshooting, and energy-saving initiatives.

Overview

2
2
Languages
17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Services -Building & Utilities Manager

Tanzania Cigarette Public Limited Company
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
11.2021 - 06.2026

Coordinated maintenance scheduling, spare parts control, and maintenance programs for buildings and utilities to ensure operational reliability.

Maintained reliable operation of plant utilities and facilities to ensure efficiency.

Serve as primary contact for factory technical issues and provide technical support to production teams.

Facilitated technical services, guided team performance, and enhanced succession planning for future leadership.

Lead quality management systems (QMS) and contamination prevention programs (CP) compliant efforts.

Initiated and supported plant-wide energy-saving programs, contributing to reduced environmental impact on land, air, and water.

Projects Engineer

Tanzania Cigarette Public limited Comapny
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
04.2016 - 10.2021
  • - Supported engineering infrastructure and construction projects from feasibility studies through design, execution, commissioning, and final closeout.
  • - Supported project budgets, cash flow planning, cost estimates, purchase requisitions, and capital expenditure tracking to ensure financial alignment with project goals.
  • - Managed tender activities, contractor selection, bill of quantity review, site supervision, and contractor oversight to optimize project execution and resource allocation.
  • - Ensured compliance with local building codes, engineering regulations, and JTI standards for environment, health and safety, and fire safety to maintain project integrity and safety standards.
  • - Worked with production teams, global technical functions, and external suppliers to modernize equipment and improve manufacturing processes.

Hatchery Technical Manager

CPF Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
04.2014 - 03.2016
  • Equipment and technical systems: Supported operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration for automated hatchery equipment, climate control systems, setters, hatchers, and power and electrical supply infrastructure.
  • Hatchery operations: Supported daily technical workflows for egg handling, incubation schedules, hatching parameters, and environmental control, enhancing hatch rate and chick quality.
  • Team management: Guided, supervised, and coached technical and operational staff on shift routines, safety compliance, and performance standards.
  • Implemented biosecurity measures to safeguard animal health and prevent disease spread while ensuring compliance with biosecurity protocols, animal welfare guidelines, and sanitation regulations.
  • Maintained operational records, monitored energy and equipment efficiency, and collaborated with upper management to minimize downtime and optimize output.

Senior Engineering Manager

CPF Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
07.2013 - 03.2014
  • Guided engineering planning for CPF Tanzania facilities and operations to align with strategic objectives.
  • Reviewed technical designs for accuracy and compliance with project specifications and regulatory standards.
  • Coordinated with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure successful execution of engineering projects.
  • Supervised engineers and technicians with daily task assignments and support.
  • Applied safety standards and regulatory requirements across engineering work.
  • Maintained preventive maintenance schedules for critical equipment and utilities.
  • Held regular meetings with stakeholders to review project status updates and discuss risks or opportunities.
  • Carried out root cause analysis, logged faults in tracking system, and prepared daily reports.
  • Provided expert advice to clients on engineering issues during project development. on engineering issues for projects in development.

Hatchery Technical Manager

Interchick Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
05.2011 - 06.2013
  • Coordinated daily technical workflows for egg handling, incubation schedules, hatching parameters, and environmental controls to support hatch rates and chick quality.
  • Led, supervised, and mentored technical and operational staff on shift routines, safety compliance, and performance standards.
  • Ensured compliance with biosecurity protocols, animal welfare guidelines, and hygiene and sanitation regulations.
  • Maintained operational records, monitored energy use and equipment efficiency, and collaborated with upper management to reduce downtime and enhance output.
  • Oversaw operations, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration for automated hatchery equipment, climate control systems, setters, hatchers, and power and electrical supply infrastructure.
  • Directed daily technical workflows for egg handling, incubation schedules, hatching parameters, and environmental controls to support hatch rates and chick quality.
  • Managed technical and operational staff across shift routines, safety compliance, and performance standards.
  • Achieved reliable operation of automated hatchery equipment, climate control systems, setters, hatchers, and power and electrical supply infrastructure through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration.
  • Improved hatch rates and chick quality by coordinating egg handling, incubation schedules, hatching parameters, and environmental controls.
  • Strengthened shift performance through supervision and mentoring of technical and operational staff.
  • Supported biosecurity compliance, animal welfare standards, and sanitation requirements through consistent adherence to protocols.
  • Reduced downtime and improved output by maintaining records, monitoring energy and equipment efficiency, and collaborating with upper management.

Planning ,Construction & Service Line Engineer

Tanzania Electric Supply Company
Mara, Tanzania
12.2009 - 02.2011
  • Directed linesmen and contracted electricians in construction of single-phase and three-phase overhead or underground service line connections, ensuring adherence to safety standards and project timelines.
  • Collaborated with planning and construction departments to mitigate overloads on local secondary distribution transformers, enhancing system reliability and reducing voltage drops.
  • Reviewed customer applications and conducted site surveys to assess load needs, map geographic coordinates, and determine optimal overhead or underground service configurations.
  • Prepared technical assessments, bills of materials, and quotations for customer service line installations.
  • Checked consumer internal wiring and ready boards before commissioning to confirm compliance with TANESCO engineering instructions and national safety rules.
  • Supervised secure deployment, sealing, and testing of prepaid (LUKU) or postpaid energy meters.
  • Supported resource coordination, built project schedules, and tracked department budgets.
  • Kept detailed records of installations, active connections, and periodic electrical test results for network reference and audit support.

Assistance Project Engineer

Urban & Rural Electrical Services Contractors
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
08.2009 - 11.2009
  • Reviewed drawings, specifications, and scope for power substation electrical installation work.
  • Worked with clients, engineers, and foremen on power substation modification job plans.
  • Tracked material orders, delivery schedules, and equipment needs to ensure timely project execution.
  • Monitored project schedules and supported field crews to adapt to daily changes and maintain workflow.
  • Kept project schedule on track by watching progress, coordinating activities, and solving problems.
  • Oversaw installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Managed resources including equipment, materials, personnel, and subcontractors to align with project goals.
  • Monitored work performance against established milestones ensuring adherence to approved schedules.
  • Provided technical advice and guidance on design concepts and construction methods.
  • Coordinated meetings with stakeholders including clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors and other parties involved in the project.
  • Developed and implemented project plans, schedules and budgets.

Education

Bachelor of Science - B.S in Electrical Engineering

University of Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania
12-2010

Master of Science - Renewable Energy

University Of Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania
10-2026

Skills

  • Project management expertise
  • Energy management
  • Energy auditing
  • Renewable energy solutions
  • Electrical design
  • Engineering design
  • Preventive maintenance strategies
  • Technical troubleshooting skills
  • Building design

Languages

English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Swahili
Native
Native

Timeline

Technical Services -Building & Utilities Manager

Tanzania Cigarette Public Limited Company
11.2021 - 06.2026

Projects Engineer

Tanzania Cigarette Public limited Comapny
04.2016 - 10.2021

Hatchery Technical Manager

CPF Tanzania
04.2014 - 03.2016

Senior Engineering Manager

CPF Tanzania
07.2013 - 03.2014

Hatchery Technical Manager

Interchick Tanzania
05.2011 - 06.2013

Planning ,Construction & Service Line Engineer

Tanzania Electric Supply Company
12.2009 - 02.2011

Assistance Project Engineer

Urban & Rural Electrical Services Contractors
08.2009 - 11.2009

Bachelor of Science - B.S in Electrical Engineering

University of Dar Es Salaam

Master of Science - Renewable Energy

University Of Dar Es Salaam
Ernest Mang'ondiElectrical Engineer