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Job Title:           Electrical Engineer (Several Jobs) 

Organization:  Uganda Electricity Distribution Company
Limited

Duty Station:   Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The Uganda Electricity
Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company
incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act. UEDCL owns the 33KV and below
voltage i electricity distribution network and all the operational assets
associated with the business currently leased to Umeme Ltd. The company
monitors Umeme Ltd’s investment, generation, and distribution of power in eight
territories covering over 67 Districts, operation of the pole plant at Lugogo,
and execution of some rural electrification schemes on behalf of the Ministry
of Energy and Mineral Resources.

Job Summary:   Responsible for dealing with all technical
issues, Spearhead Innovations to ensure energy loss reduction, minimal power
outages and have as many Customers as possible Connected the national grid in
all UEDCL service.

Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 

·        
Carry out construction and maintenance of
overhead lines, switch gear, transformers and underground cables in accordance
with company standards

·        
Maintain daily records; organize line clearance
and handle assigned system emergencies

·        
Carry out commercial survey for new connections
and effect new connections and meter installation

·        
Inspect new and old installations, and when
requested, assist in meter reading and bill delivery

·        
Assist in carrying out disconnections and
reconnections as may be requested from time to time

·        
Devise quick means of identifying causes of
power failures

·        
Apply safety measures on all assignments in the
course of duties

·        
Produce and submit Regular reports on faults.

Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:

·        
A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering or
its equivalent from a recognized university.

·        
Experience of not less than ONE year in a
recognized organization

·        
Knowledge of the national electricity
distribution network.

·        
Knowledge in distribution systems, maintenance
and management.

·        
Excellent analytical and monitoring skills.

·        
Membership to the professional body of engineers
is an added advantage.

·        
Computer literacy with excellent working
knowledge of Microsoft office, PowerPoint presentations, database management
systems.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates who
wish to join UEDCL in the aforementioned capacities are encouraged to apply
online at the link below

Click
Here then select “Careers” to view the job details and follow the
application instructions. After reviewing the job detail, candidates uploads
should not exceed IMB.

Deadline: Friday 8
November 2019 at 5:00 pm.

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