Senior Geologist Career Job at Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)

Job Title: Senior Geologist
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 Senior
Geologist will be mainly responsible for geological site works. Site activities
will be key with monitoring site investigations and construction making up a
large portion of the duties. Candidates should show good experience in
engineering geology and be able to discuss technical features with the Project
teams.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 
  • Monitor construction activities including
    the review and classification of subgrade, in-situ testing, observation
    and testing of various construction methods.
  • Manage geotechnical field exploration
    including test borings, rock coring, test pits, cone penetration testing,
    augers, and other methods.
  • Report in writing on site investigations,
    adverse geological conditions, delays and quality issues relating to
    construction operations.
  • Actively participate in the inspection of
    equipment and materials and witnessing field tests.
  • Identify and advise on any unsafe or
    incorrect practices and escalate issues where necessary.
  • Perform any other duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills &
Experience:
  • The prospective UEGCL employee should
    possess a Bachelor’s degree in geology or engineering with a concentration
    in geotechnics from a recognised university
  • At least ten years’ experience of
    geological and geotechnical investigations of sites in varied locations
    and laboratory testing for civil engineering purposes including deep
    foundations, excavations and major earthworks and dams.
  • Working knowledge and experience of
    site-based EHS processes and procedures/regulations.
  • Computer literacy skills
  • Possess the ability to use engineering
    geological software would be an advantage.
  • Possession of a valid driving permit would
    be an added advantage.
  • Membership to a professional body will be
    an added 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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