Job Title: Shift Supervisor
Organization: Uganda
Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)
Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Operations
Manager
Manager
About US:
Uganda Electricity
Generation Company Ltd was incorporated in March 2001 under the Companies Act,
2012 on the basis of the Public Enterprises Reform and Divestiture Act, Cap 98
and Electricity Act, Cap 145 respectively. UEGCL is wholly owned by the
Government of the Republic of Uganda. UEGCL’s key role is to – carry on the
business of electric power generation and sale within Uganda or for export to
neighbouring countries; build, operate and maintain Electricity Generation
Plants; monitor the operation and maintenance of its Concessioned Assets –
Nalubaale and Kiira Power Stations; provide Technical Support as and when
required by the Government of the Republic of Uganda through the Ministry of
Energy and Mineral Development; organize, support, encourage and maintain
training facilities in technical and related fields, amongst others.
Generation Company Ltd was incorporated in March 2001 under the Companies Act,
2012 on the basis of the Public Enterprises Reform and Divestiture Act, Cap 98
and Electricity Act, Cap 145 respectively. UEGCL is wholly owned by the
Government of the Republic of Uganda. UEGCL’s key role is to – carry on the
business of electric power generation and sale within Uganda or for export to
neighbouring countries; build, operate and maintain Electricity Generation
Plants; monitor the operation and maintenance of its Concessioned Assets –
Nalubaale and Kiira Power Stations; provide Technical Support as and when
required by the Government of the Republic of Uganda through the Ministry of
Energy and Mineral Development; organize, support, encourage and maintain
training facilities in technical and related fields, amongst others.
Job Summary:
The Shift Supervisor will manage plant operations within the plant, ensuring
production continuity while observing safety of staff and equipment (within
operating technical limits)
The Shift Supervisor will manage plant operations within the plant, ensuring
production continuity while observing safety of staff and equipment (within
operating technical limits)
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordination of communications between the load dispatch Centre and
the power station. - Shall carry out switching as authorized in the Plant Operations
Manuals or as may be instructed by the Operations Manager on a need arise
basis. - Responsible for issuing switching Instructions, safety instructions
and isolation of work area prior to Issuing Permit to work. - Responsible for accurate data collection, storage and information
distribution to relevant authorities. - Ensures quality of Power generation through Voltage, Frequency and
Vars Control/Regulations- Active and Reactive Power management. - Supervision of personnel safety, reporting of all hazardous events
and accidents. - Responsible for preparation of Shift handover Report in accordance
with protocol and giving a verbal brief of status of power Station,
Permits in operation/not yet cancelled and the Events during his Shift. - Ensures Collection storage and distribution of generation data
including Hydrological data. - Supervise Operation and regular inspection of all Plant and
auxiliaries and any other equipment and installations such as water
treatment plant, Fire Hydrant etc. - Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining
forms, logs, or reports. - Carry out emergency operations such as switching on standby
emergency electrical generators, isolation of loads, switching on and off
Units etc. to ensure safety of generation plant. - Receive outage calls and requests necessary personnel during power
outages or emergencies. - Perform any other duties as might be assigned by the operations
Manager or as instructed by Management
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant for the Uganda Electricity Generation
Company Ltd (UEGCL) Shift Supervisor job placement must hold an upper
second Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering.
Successful Applicants will undergo intensive Training in power plant
Operation at various locations prior to deployment. - At least three years of relevant experience of working in a similar
position. - Proof of “Excellence” in Industrial Training from reputable
Industrial Establishment Applicants must be physically fit, able to climb
several stairs. - Ability to work under extreme pressures and make calm and logical
decisions. - Astute and good IQ.
- Good leadership, communication and motivation skills.
- Ability to work in a team as well as lead it.
- Must be highly organized, systematic and precise in work.
- Strong computer skills in spreadsheet and some of the Microsoft
applications - Age: Below 35 years
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send their applications with copies
of their academic documents and detailed CVs indicating two referees and their
full addresses physically to:
qualified and interested candidates should send their applications with copies
of their academic documents and detailed CVs indicating two referees and their
full addresses physically to:
The Chief Human
Resource Officer,
Resource Officer,
Uganda Electricity
Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL),
Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL),
Block C, Plot 6-9
Victoria Office park, Okot Close, Bukoto,
Victoria Office park, Okot Close, Bukoto,
P.O. Box 75831,
Kampala. Uganda
Kampala. Uganda
Email to: [email protected] (Attach all
documents as one pdf and please indicate the position title as subject of the
Email)
documents as one pdf and please indicate the position title as subject of the
Email)
Deadline: 29th October 2018
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