Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer Job at Dalbit in Tanzania 2026

Dalbit is a petroleum supply company offering integrated energy solutions through the wholesale distribution and storage of petroleum products across Eastern, Central and Southern Africa.

The company operates in a highly regulated industrial environment where accurate measurement, electrical reliability, operational safety and product custody are essential.

Job Overview

Dalbit is recruiting an Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer to support petroleum depot operations.

The position involves installing, calibrating, maintaining and monitoring industrial instrumentation and electrical systems to ensure reliable, safe and compliant depot operations.

The successful candidate will work with measurement and control systems, custody transfer equipment, tank gauging, SCADA, safety instrumentation and electrical infrastructure.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Instrumentation and Control Systems

• Install, calibrate, maintain and monitor depot instrumentation.

• Maintain tank level gauging systems.

• Support flow meters and pressure and temperature transmitters.

• Maintain SCADA systems.

• Maintain safety instrumented systems (SIS).

• Monitor and maintain leak detection equipment.

• Investigate instrumentation faults and alarms.

• Maintain accurate calibration, testing and configuration records.

2. Electrical Systems Maintenance

• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of electrical infrastructure.

• Maintain power distribution systems.

• Support motors and pump electrical systems.

• Maintain lighting and standby power systems.

• Ensure hazardous-area electrical equipment remains compliant.

• Maintain earthing, bonding and lightning protection systems.

• Ensure electrical work complies with applicable technical and safety standards.

3. Custody Transfer Metering

• Ensure custody transfer metering equipment is accurately calibrated.

• Maintain appropriate certification and traceability records.

• Support compliance with EWURA requirements and Tanzania Bureau of Standards specifications.

• Minimise measurement uncertainty.

• Help prevent commercial losses arising from inaccurate metering.

• Maintain calibration schedules.

• Investigate measurement discrepancies with relevant operational teams.

4. Technical Maintenance and Project Support

• Support the Technical Supervisor in maintaining instrumentation and electrical infrastructure.

• Provide technical input into equipment procurement.

• Participate in system upgrades and improvement projects.

• Oversee or assist specialist contractors performing electrical and instrumentation work.

• Support equipment testing and fault diagnosis.

5. Health, Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Work in accordance with the depot permit-to-work system.

• Follow relevant HSSE requirements.

• Comply with applicable occupational health and safety legislation.

• Apply safe isolation and electrical testing procedures.

• Follow safe practices when working with hazardous-area equipment.

• Report defects, faults and deterioration affecting safety or operational continuity.

6. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain maintenance and calibration records.

• Ensure appropriate documentation of testing and configuration changes.

• Maintain compliance and certification records.

• Report technical issues affecting measurement accuracy, reliability or safety.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in one of the following fields:

• Instrumentation Engineering.

• Control Engineering.

• Electrical Engineering.

• Electronic Engineering.

• Related engineering discipline.

Professional Registration

• Engineering qualifications recognised by the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).

• Registration with ERB.

Professional Experience

• At least five years of instrumentation and electrical engineering experience.

• Experience in oil and gas or petroleum depot operations is preferred.

• Experience with custody transfer metering, calibration and certification.

Technical Competencies

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Instrumentation calibration and fault diagnosis.

• Electrical maintenance and testing.

• Hazardous-area equipment knowledge.

• Ability to interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

• Ability to read loop diagrams and electrical schematics.

• Knowledge of SCADA systems.

• Understanding of safety instrumented systems.

• Knowledge of leak detection systems.

• Knowledge of EWURA metering requirements.

• Familiarity with TBS calibration specifications.

• Understanding of hazardous-area electrical standards, earthing and electrical safety.

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical skills.

• Accurate record-keeping.

• Effective communication.

• Teamwork.

• Professional attention to safety and compliance.

Additional Advantage

A recognised HSE qualification such as NEBOSH or IOSH is an advantage.

Salary and Employment Conditions

Salary, benefits, contract type and specific work location have not been disclosed in the supplied advertisement.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should send their CV and cover letter to:

Application Email:

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Mandatory Email Subject:

Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer

Application Deadline: Monday, 26 October 2026

Candidates should demonstrate ERB registration, relevant technical experience, instrumentation expertise and electrical engineering competencies in their applications.