URGENT VACANCY
TRANSFORMER MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (Tap Changer Specialist)
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) | Mine Sites

An engineering firm that offers specialized Electrical, Mechanical, & Instrumentation services to the mining sector in the DRC is looking for a skilled Transformer Technician to become part of their team. The company is known for delivering top-notch transformer maintenance and tap changer servicing to significant mining clients. This position entails performing transformer maintenance and tap changer services at various mining locations throughout the DRC.

*Work on the rotation schedule of 3 months in the Congo (DRC), followed by 2 weeks off, outside of the DRC.*

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field.
• 10+ years hands-on experience in transformer maintenance, including extensive work on tap changers.
• Proven expertise in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining OLTC and DETC systems.
• Experience with MR tap changers and diagnostic tools is highly desirable.
• Strong technical expertise, particularly with on-load tap changers (OLTC)
• A deep understanding of transformer systems and diagnostics.
• Familiarity with transformer testing equipment (e.g. Omicron, Megger).
• Experience with transformer protection systems and auxiliary controls.
• Knowledge of IEC / IEEE transformer maintenance standards.
• Prior experience working on mine sites or remote industrial environments.

CLIENT OFFERS:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Rotation based field allowance
- Paid international travel and accommodation
- OEM training opportunities with Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen (MR)
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- A dynamic and supportive engineering environment