Senior Tunnel 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 Senior
Tunnel Engineer will be primarily responsible for inspecting all tunnel
construction and monitoring the tunnelling site activities. Candidates will
spend most of their shift in the vicinity of the working face(s). 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: 
  • Monitor the excavation and lining of the
    Tunnels and Caverns using reinforced concrete and steel.
  • Actively monitor all tunnelling activities
    to assure correct tunneling sequence including; primary lining support,
    additional support, waterproofing and secondary lining sprayed and in-situ
    concrete; as specified in the contract documents, Contractor’s work plans
    and best practice.
  • Monitor the contractor’s compliance with
    their ITPs, participate in witness tests and review points, inspection of
    equipment and materials; seeking support as required.
  • Identify and advise on any unsafe or
    incorrect practices and escalate issues where required.
  • Assist the Project Manager in preparation
    of scheduled and ad hoc project reports.
  • Report in writing on delays, observed
    quality deficiencies of the works, materials and/or quality issues
    relating to construction operations.
  • Routinely review and comment on all
    documents prepared by the contractor including Method Statements, as built
    information and Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
  • (Tunnelling activities are anticipated to
    take place in shifts 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.)
  • Perform any other duties as required by
    the Civil Engineering Specialist.
Qualifications, Skills &
Experience:
  • The applicant should mainly possess a
    bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Structural, Tunnelling,
    Geotechnical or other related) from a recognised university.
  • At least five years’ experience in
    engineering and construction on hydro power plants or major infrastructure
    projects.
  • Good working knowledge and experience of
    site-based EHS processes and procedures/regulations.
  • Past tunneling experience and ability to
    demonstrate knowledge of Sprayed Concrete Lining and Steel Lining methods
    and processes will be a key 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.
  • 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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