Senior Civil Engineer Career Vacancy at Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)

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Organisation: Uganda
Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Civil
Engineering Specialist
About UEGCL:
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL), a limited liability
company incorporated in March 2001 with the Head Office located in Jinja, is
one of the UEB successor companies. UEGCL’s key role is to manage the efficient
production of electricity power through power plant development and concession
monitoring. UEGCL is the implementing agency for the development of 2 power
projects namely, the 600MW Karuma Hydro Power Project (HPP) and the 183MW
Isimba Hydro Power Project (HPP).
Karuma HPP is a Public Project being developed by the Government of the
Republic of Uganda through a bilateral agreement with The People’s Republic of
China. Sinohydro Corporation Limited was contracted as the Engineering,
Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project.
Isimba HPP is a Public Project set to be developed by the Government of
the Republic of Uganda through a bilateral agreement with the People’s Republic
of China. China International Water and Electric Corporation is the EPC
contractor for the project.
Job Summary: The UEGCL Senior
Civil Engineer will be primarily responsible for monitoring the civil
engineering related works including roads, construction camps, RC construction,
structural steel, deep foundations, dams, underground caverns, tunnels and
related auxiliary components right from review and approval of designs,
construction, witnessing civil engineering related site and laboratory tests,
and participating in final tests and commissioning of the power plant. The role
requires an active relationship with the Contractor and Consultant to ensure
the sequencing and quality of work that meets the design requirements.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 
  • Conduct an In depth study of contract and
    design documents for civil and structural components in coordination with
    related disciplines to develop a clear understanding of project scope,
    construction methodologies and early identification of project risks.
  • Review, make recommendations and cause
    approval of designs as submitted by the contractor through the Consultant.
  • Monitor construction activities and
    participate in the inspection of construction equipment and materials as
    specified in the contract documents, Contractor’s work plans and best
    practice.
  • Monitor the contractor’s compliance with
    their ITPs, witness civil engineering and material tests and review points
    during construction.
  • Support the Project Manager in preparation
    of scheduled and ad hoc project reports.
  • Identify and advise on any unsafe or
    incorrect practices and escalate issues where necessary.
  • Report in writing on delays, observed
    quality deficiencies of the works, materials and/or quality issues
    relating to construction operations.
  • Actively participate in review of
    contractor’s methodologies, Quality Control programme and material
    certification.
  • Review and comment on all documents
    prepared by the contractor including Method Statements, as built
    information and Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
  • Perform any other duties as required by
    the Civil Engineering Specialist.
Qualifications, Skills &
Experience:
  • The candidate must possess a bachelor’s
    degree in engineering (Civil, Structural or other related) from a
    recognised university
  • At least five years’ experience in
    engineering and construction on hydro power plants or major infrastructure
    projects with demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction
    drawings and understanding of temporary and permanent support structures.
  • Good working knowledge of civil
    engineering principles, standards and regulations relating to construction
    and inspection; and related computer software.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience of
    site-based EHS processes, procedures, standards and regulations.
  • Membership to a professional body will be
    an added advantage
  • Possession of a valid driving licence and
    experience will be an added advantage.
  • Excellent computer literacy skills
  • Possess the ability to use engineering
    geological software would be an advantage.
How to Apply:
All applicants should send their applications with copies of academic
testimonials / certificates and a detailed CV indicating two professional
referees and their full addresses to: Manager, Finance and Administration,
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd, 3rd floor, UEDCL Tower Plot 37
Nakasero Road, P.O. Box 75831, Kampala, Uganda.
OR
E-mail to: jobs@uegcl.co.ug
Deadline: 21st March,
2014

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