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Job Title:  Maintenance Engineer Substations

Organisation: Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Maintenance Engineer (Substations)

About the Company:

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is a Public Limited Company wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Uganda, and holds the following operational licenses. System Operator, Operation of the High Voltage Transmission Grid, Bulk Power Supply, Import and Export of Power and; Public Infrastructure Provider (for ownership and operation of the Optic Fibre). Our Vision is: “Electricity Transmission for sustainability for sustainability Development.”

Job Summary:  To implement and monitor    progress of planned and preventive maintenance programmes for primary transmission substations, specific to power transformers, air conditioners, fire suppression systems, switchgear, and voltage regulating equipment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry-out inspection of transmission substations, attend to emergencies, implement maintenance program specific to power transformers, fire suppression systems and switchyard equipment, and prepare job reports as well as weekly and monthly maintenance progress and activity reports.
• Compile specific job requirements (i.e. tools, manpower, equipment, logistics and materials) for expeditious planned maintenance and emergencies, while ensuring attainment of set technical, financial and safety targets.
• Test and commission substation plants, equipment and auxiliary circuits before placement in service, after repairs and modifications and on recovery from service.
• Compile and update a database of all transmission substation drawings, plant and equipment, tools and consumables inventory.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education:

• University Degree in Electrical or Electro Mechanical Engineering.

Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in maintenance of power transformers and switchgear
• Must be prepared to work for long hours outside the normal hours.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must possess a valid National driving permit.
• A person of integrity, highly motivated, innovative, proactive and committed team player.

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates should fill in the application form found on the UETCL website:

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Candidates should also attach copies of academic testimonials and detailed CVs indicating three referees and their full addresses.

Deadline: 22nd November 2024 by 05:00 P.M.

NB: UETCL is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronically sent applications will be accepted.

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