Umeme Careers – Protection Manager

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Job
Title: Protection Manager
Organization: Umeme Limited
REF: CTO 11
Reports to: Asset Manager
About Umeme:
Umeme Limited is an Electricity Distribution Company
listed on the Uganda and Nairobi Securities Exchange, with Actis’
Infrastructure 2 fund as a majority investor. Actis is a leading investor in
the emerging markets, managing over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of more
than 100 institutional investors, including the Commonwealth Development
Corporation (CDC), a UK Government owned company.

Job Summary: The Protection Manager
will be responsible for maximizing availability of Key Power systems and
protecting Umeme assets against damage and failure and threat to life
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
  • Responding promptly to
    unplanned protection failure events
  • Development and
    maintenance of planned inspection and maintenance programmes for Sub
    Stations and all Key Power System assets especially MV Lines, MV
    Transformers, Power Transformers, Circuit Breakers and Capacitor Banks
  • Testing and checking all
    new equipment installations to ensure maximum conformity with protection
    protocols
  • Designing and developing
    work programmes to ensure timely coverage of assets and in an efficient
    manner
  • Analysing and reporting
    on key protection failures with a view to preventing re-occurrence and
    maximizing availability
  • Planning and operating
    with safety to staff and customers as priority
  • Contributing to overall
    Asset Management strategies
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
  • The candidate should hold
    a Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5 (five) years experience with
    Electricity Power Systems
  • Strong analytical skills
    and capacity to diagnose intelligently under pressure.
  • Good judgment and ability
    to mobilize support for views. Excellent mentor and developer of skills in
    team



How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their applications clearly detailing your
suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications and experience
to recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug .
NB: Please DO NOT send CVs. Please indicate the job you are applying for
in the subject line.
Deadline:
Monday 30th September, 2013 by 17:00
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