Draughtsman Job Careers – Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)

Job Title:     Draughtsman
Organisation: Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited
(UETCL)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Drawing Office Supervisor
About US:
Uganda
Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is responsible for bulk
purchase of electricity from the generating companies and selling the
electricity in bulk to the distribution companies throughout Uganda. UETCL is
also responsible for all exports and imports of electricity to Uganda. UETCL
envisions: “To become a leading strategic business partner in the transmission
and Single Buyer Business and to support sustainable energy development in
Uganda.”
Job Summary: The Draughtsman will draw and update electricity
transmission network Infrastructure and plants and ensure that all documents in
this respect are kept in an organized and secure manner in line with the
Company Objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • The applicant will draw and update, in
    AutoCAD format or any other relevant software, transmission networks,
    system diagrams, maps and plants, substation plans, diagrams of
    connections, substation and lines equipment schematic diagrams, cable
    layouts, cable schedules, communication, protection, control drawings etc,
    complete with parameters
  • Keep record (both in soft and hard copy) of
    all UETCL drawing and ensure proper filing in a safe and secure manner.
  • Prepare and submit inspection drawings and
    reports.
  • Validate contractor as built drawings and
    report any discrepancies.
  • Ensure that relevant information necessary
    for System Planning, Operations and Maintenance, is regularly obtained
    from the field or from other sister companies.
  • Retrieve and issue drawings to the relevant
    authorities as and when requested by the Principal Planning Engineer.
  • Prepare reports on drawings and update the
    Drawing Office Supervisor on any changes made.
  • Actively participate in the preparation of
    the Drawing Room Unit budget and its implementation.
  • Take part in the supervision of feasibility studies.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned
    from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should hold a Higher Technical
    Diploma (HTD) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent
    from a recognized Technical Institute.
  • Significant experience in the production and
    service industry.
  • Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in Computer-Aided
    Design (Auto CAD) and design.
  • The applicant must be a person who
    understands the sensitivity of the position.
  • Ability to withstand stressful work
    situations and have willingness to work long hours outside the normal
    hours.
  • Be a person of high integrity, highly
    motivated and a committed team player.
  • Hold a valid national driving permit.
How to Apply:
All
candidates are strongly encouraged to send their applications enclosing
photocopies of academic qualification certificates and testimonials along with
their curriculum vitae indicating contact postal address, daytime contact
telephone, fax or e-mail and giving three (3) referees to:
The
Manager,
Human
Resource and Administration
Uganda
Electricity Transmission Company Limited
P.O.
Box 7625
Kampala.
Uganda
Deadline: 11th April 2016

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