Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Organization: Umeme
Limited
Limited
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Customer
Services Engineer
Services Engineer
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.. Umeme operates under a concession with a
structural monopoly in the distribution of electricity across Uganda,
distributing 99% of electricity in Uganda through a single buyer model.
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.. Umeme operates under a concession with a
structural monopoly in the distribution of electricity across Uganda,
distributing 99% of electricity in Uganda through a single buyer model.
Job Summary: The
Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for the implementation of Maintenance
Plans with the highest level of safety, quality and cost efficiency in line
with Umeme’s Annual Operating Plan (AOP). Embrace preventive and predictive
maintenance practices.
Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for the implementation of Maintenance
Plans with the highest level of safety, quality and cost efficiency in line
with Umeme’s Annual Operating Plan (AOP). Embrace preventive and predictive
maintenance practices.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement preventive
maintenance plans in line with agreed time lines and cost - Deliver Safety and Loss Reduction targets
for the District - Ensure staff compliance and adherence to
standards regarding maintenance and operation of the distribution network - In charge of scheduling of maintenance
works and resources on a day to day basis. - Responsible for carrying out quality
checks and audits of all jobs performed. - Develop work methods and definition of
procedure for job efficiency. - Develop maintenance budget and performance
tracking and monitoring. - Manage teams, define objectives and
missions, promote quality of work, motivate personnel and encourage
interdependencies. - Create a culture of proactive maintenance
within the District - Technically support effective
implementation of new Umeme technology and processes - Work closely with other departments,
particularly Operations, to identify and resolve problems impacting
service to customers
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should hold ideally be an
Electrical Engineer - At least three years’ experience or
superior technician in Electrical Engineering with at least 5 years post
qualification experience. - Strong technical knowledge of maintenance
operations with Leadership Capacity.
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 [email protected] .
All interested candidates should send their applications clearly detailing your
suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications and experience
to [email protected] .
NB: Please
DO NOT send CVs. Please indicate your name and the job you are applying for in
the subject line.
DO NOT send CVs. Please indicate your name and the job you are applying for in
the subject line.
Deadline: 28th July 2014 by 5:00p.m.
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