Title: Protection Manager
Reports to: Asset Manager
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
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
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
All interested candidates should send their applications clearly detailing your
suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications and experience
to [email protected] .
in the subject line.
Monday 30th September, 2013 by 17:00
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