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Job Title:  SCADA Technician (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to:  SCADA Engineer

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 electricity distribution network and all the operational assets associated with the business currently leased to Umeme Ltd. The company monitors Umeme Ltd’s investment and distribution of power in Nine Service Territories covering over 74 Political Districts; it operates the Pole Treatment Plant at Lugogo, and also executes some Rural Electrification Schemes on behalf of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure Control Centre power supply availability.
• Ensure availability and viability of backup power supply facilities for Control Center e.g., generator and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units.
• Ensure availability of control Centre Local Area Networks (LANs).
• Ensure availability of communication links to substations and other equipment which is monitored and controlled remotely.
• Implement and maintain Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) wiring up to standard.
• Maintain a complete and concise record of all SCADA Hardware and communications Infrastructure documentation for overall use in SCADA system maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Participate in commissioning of remotely monitored and/or controllable equipment into the SCADA system.
• Implement and maintain the Change Control System for updating the electricity network diagram in the SCADA system.
• Deliver routine reports as required.
• Maintain good working relationships within the SCADA and Control Center environment that foster team building and high productivity.

Key Deliverables

• Reliable main and backup power supply at the Control Centre
• Reliable communication network links in Control Center and in substations.
• Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) Wiring.
• Maintenance of all SCADA servers and Remote Terminal Units.
• SCADA Anomaly resolution
• Testing and commissioning of SCADA equipment.
• Verify electricity power system network diagram updates, layout drawings, control schematic diagrams.
• Safety
• Regular reporting on the SCADA system and RTU availability
• SCADA Inventory and Asset Management
• Vehicle Management
• Training stake holders how to use the system
• Projects

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Diploma in Electrical or Telecommunication Engineering.
• Two to four years of work experience
• Basic knowledge of Windows OS, Linux OS, and computer networking is an added advantage
• A good understanding of common SCADA communication protocols such as DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101/104, IEC 61850 is an added advantage.
• Result Oriented
• Willingness to learn and have a positive attitude
• Possess a valid National driving permit
• Willing to work outside conventional hours (8am to 5pm)
• Hardworking and innovative
• Honest and ethical
• Team player and professional
• Punctuality, attendance and involvement.
• Reliable and accountable.

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their online applications at the link below. To apply; upload your CV (Clearly indicating 3 referees with contacts), Cover letter and all copies of Academic and other support documents. Put the Job title on the subject Line.

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Address your application to: The Head Human Resource & Administration, UEDCL Tower, Plot 37 Nakasero Road, Kampala.

NB: Each document that is to be uploaded should not exceed file size of 1MB. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted for guidance on the next step.

Deadline: 13^th October 2023 by 5:00PM.

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