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 Assistant Manager Technical Services/
Maintenance Engineer will be in charge of designing new systems and processes
for the introduction of new machines or for the improvement of existing ones,
undertake scheduled and breakdown maintenance of manufacturing equipment or
plants.
Maintenance Engineer will be in charge of designing new systems and processes
for the introduction of new machines or for the improvement of existing ones,
undertake scheduled and breakdown maintenance of manufacturing equipment or
plants.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- In charge of the plant maintenance team
- In charge of designing equipment maintenance
and calibration strategies, procedures and methods. - Planning and undertaking scheduled
maintenance - Diagnosing 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. - Take lead in the repairing and equipment
maintenance. - Generate specialist procurement of fixtures,
fittings or components; controlling maintenance tools, stores and
equipment; monitoring and controlling maintenance costs - Dealing with emergency and unplanned
equipment breakdown and repairs - Writing maintenance strategies to help with
installation and commissioning guidelines. - Supervising, mentoring, motivating and
guiding of technical services staff - Draw and managing approved budgets under the
technical services department - Ensuring compliance to staff health and
safety regulations - Creating maintenance procedures
- Responsible for managing equipment stocks and
supplies
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Possession of Post Graduate qualifications in
a related field is an added advantage - At least five years of factory/machine
maintenance experience from a food/fruits processing/FMCG factory - Ability to positively deliver under pressure
- Excellent verbal, written communication
skills, staff mentoring and supervisory skills - Team work
- 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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