Job Vacancy at Dalbit: Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer – Dar es Salaam, October 2026

About Dalbit

Dalbit is a progressive, customer-centric petroleum supply company offering comprehensive energy solutions. The company has extensive expertise in the wholesale distribution and storage of petroleum products across Eastern, Central and Southern Africa.

Job Title: Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer

Company: Dalbit
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Category: Engineering / Instrumentation and Electrical Maintenance
Application Deadline: Monday, 26 October 2026

Job Overview

Dalbit is seeking a qualified and experienced Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer to maintain the depot’s instrumentation, control systems and electrical infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate measurement, reliable equipment performance, safe electrical operations and compliance with applicable regulatory and occupational safety requirements.

The role involves maintaining instrumentation and metering systems, electrical equipment, SCADA systems, safety instrumented systems and custody transfer equipment. The engineer will also work closely with the Tank Farm Supervisor, Stock Reconciliation Officer, Technical Supervisor and specialist contractors to support safe and efficient depot operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Instrumentation and Control Systems

• Install, calibrate, maintain and monitor the performance of all measurement and control instrumentation across the depot.
• Maintain tank-level gauging systems, flow meters, pressure and temperature transmitters, SCADA systems, safety instrumented systems (SIS) and leak detection equipment.
• Ensure control and safety instrumented systems are tested, functional and available for operation.
• Respond to instrumentation faults and alarms and take appropriate corrective action.
• Maintain accurate calibration, testing and configuration records for all instrumentation.

2. Electrical Systems Maintenance and Safety

• Ensure the safe operation, maintenance and regulatory compliance of all electrical systems across the depot.
• Maintain power distribution systems, motors, pump electrical systems, lighting, standby and backup power systems, and associated electrical equipment.
• Ensure hazardous-area (Ex-rated) electrical equipment, earthing, bonding and lightning protection systems are maintained and compliant.
• Ensure electrical work meets applicable technical standards and statutory electrical safety requirements.
• Apply safe isolation, testing and work practices during all instrumentation and electrical activities.

3. Custody Transfer Metering and Calibration

• Ensure all metering equipment used in custody transfer operations is accurately calibrated and certified.
• Ensure calibration and certification comply with Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) regulatory requirements and Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) specifications.
• Minimise measurement uncertainty and protect the depot against commercial losses resulting from metering errors.
• Maintain certificates, calibration schedules and traceability records for all custody transfer equipment.
• Work closely with the Tank Farm Supervisor and Stock Reconciliation Officer to investigate and resolve metering discrepancies.

4. Technical Support and Project Coordination

• Support the Technical Supervisor in maintaining the overall integrity of the depot’s instrumentation, control and electrical infrastructure.
• Provide technical input into projects, system upgrades and procurement of instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Assist and oversee specialist contractors during instrumentation and electrical works.
• Promptly report defects, faults or equipment deterioration that could affect safety, measurement accuracy or operational continuity.

5. Health, Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Work within the depot’s permit-to-work system at all times.
• Comply with applicable Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) requirements and Tanzania’s Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Ensure instrumentation and electrical maintenance activities follow approved safety procedures and relevant technical standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, calibration and compliance records.

Education and Experience Requirements

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Control, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• Engineering qualifications recognised by the Engineers Registration Board (ERB), together with the required ERB registration.
• At least five years of instrumentation and electrical engineering experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry or petroleum depots.
• Experience with custody transfer metering, calibration and certification.
• Strong instrumentation calibration, fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Electrical maintenance and testing skills, including experience with hazardous-area equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), loop diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Accurate record-keeping and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Good knowledge of SCADA, safety instrumented systems and leak detection.
• Knowledge of EWURA metering requirements and TBS calibration specifications.
• Knowledge of hazardous-area (Ex) electrical standards, earthing and electrical safety.
• A recognised Health, Safety and Environment qualification, such as NEBOSH or IOSH, will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and cover letter via email to:

Email: energyrecruitment@januscontinental.com

Email Subject: Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer

Application Deadline: Monday, 26 October 2026.

Applicants should ensure that the email subject line reads exactly “Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer” and submit their applications before the deadline.