Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Organisation: Uganda Development Corporation (UDC)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Manager Production & Technical Services
About US:
Uganda
Development Corporation (UDC) has been revived as an investment arm through
which Government will invest in strategic Sectors of the economy in partnership
with the private sector to trigger industrial and economic development of the
country. The mandate of UDC is to promote and facilitate the industrial and
economic development of Uganda. One of the current projects UDC is implementing
is the Soroti Fruit factory. Construction of the factory is now nearing
completion.
Development Corporation (UDC) has been revived as an investment arm through
which Government will invest in strategic Sectors of the economy in partnership
with the private sector to trigger industrial and economic development of the
country. The mandate of UDC is to promote and facilitate the industrial and
economic development of Uganda. One of the current projects UDC is implementing
is the Soroti Fruit factory. Construction of the factory is now nearing
completion.
Job Summary: The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designing
new electrical systems and ensure that all electrical systems are operating
efficiently, undertake scheduled and
breakdown maintenance of electrical components and systems of all manufacturing
equipment or plants.
new electrical systems and ensure that all electrical systems are operating
efficiently, undertake scheduled and
breakdown maintenance of electrical components and systems of all manufacturing
equipment or plants.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- In charge of the overall electrical systems
maintenance team - In charge of designing electrical operating
systems and maintenance including the required calibration strategies,
procedures and methods. - Responsible for planning and undertaking
scheduled electrical maintenance - Diagnosing electrical affiliated breakdown
problems and provide solutions where applicable - Work closely with the assistant manager
production in conducting on the spot quality assurance systems inspections
and audit. - Generate specialist procurement of electrical
fixtures, fittings or components; controlling maintenance tools, stores
and equipment; monitoring and controlling maintenance costs - Dealing with emergency and unplanned
electrical/equipment breakdown and repairs - Writing maintenance strategies to help with
installation and commissioning guidelines. - Work in liaison with the mechanical engineer to
take lead in repairing and equipment maintenance. - Supervising, mentoring, motivating and
guiding of technical services staff - Work in liaison with the mechanical engineer
draw and managing approved budgets under the technical services department - Ensuring compliance to staff health and
safety regulations - Creating maintenance procedures
- Work closely with the mechanical Engineer,
manage equipment stocks and supplies
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree
Electrical Engineering - Possession of Post Graduate qualifications in
a related field is an added advantage - A minimum of five years’ factory experience
in electrical repairs and maintenance experience in a food/fruits
processing/FMCG factory - Ability to positively deliver under pressure
- Excellent verbal, written communication
skills, staff mentoring and supervisory skills - Team work and good leadership skills
- Adequate IT and Analytical skills
How to Apply:
All
candidates should send their applications accompanied with detailed curriculum
vitae, copies of academic transcripts and certificates, telephone contact,
names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to:
candidates should send their applications accompanied with detailed curriculum
vitae, copies of academic transcripts and certificates, telephone contact,
names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to:
The
Human Resource & Administration Manager
Human Resource & Administration Manager
Uganda
Development Corporation
Development Corporation
Floor
5, Soliz House
5, Soliz House
Plot
23 Lumumba Avenue
23 Lumumba Avenue
P.
O. Box 7042 Kampala. Uganda
O. Box 7042 Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 8th July 2016
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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