Job Title: Engineering Officer (Mechanical)
Organisation: Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
REF: UNMC-2025-ENG-02-18
About Organisation:
The Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC) was established under the Mining and Minerals Act, 2022, (Act No. 25 of 2022) and incorporated under the Companies Act 2012, (Act No.1 of 2012). It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNMC is to manage the commercial holding and participating interests of the State in the mining and mineral industry to ensure that the country obtains optimal value from its mineral resources.
Job Summary: Perform varied professional and mechanical engineering work of above average difficulty in the field and office
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and supervise the preparation of mechanical engineering designs, drawings, specifications, schedules, quantity and cost estimates for a wide range of new construction and maintenance improvement projects.
- Plan, schedule and coordinate detailed phases of mechanical engineering work either as part of a major project or for an entire project of smaller scope.
- Review contractors’ mechanical submittals and works to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Review consultant’s mechanical designs and submittal packages.
- Make field investigations of existing facilities and of contractual and construction problems that may arise on construction projects.
- Make engineering calculations and analysis in connection with mechanical design of utility systems and transportation facilities; supervise the preparation of detailed drawings for these facilities.
- Inspect and supervise a wide variety of ordinary and complex construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications.
- Assist in the preparation of complex contract documents.
- Prepare correspondence and prepare technical engineering reports in connection with a wide variety of projects.
- Work in a team of other engineers, drafting technicians and contracts personnel on planning, developing and finalizing technical and construction contract documents.
- Know and follow the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to their job.
- Ensure that employees under their supervision follow established safe work practices and obey all safety rules.
- Originate and check design details, estimates, engineering plans and specifications
- Regular and reliable attendance and performance is required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution
- Four (4) years professional experience in -related mechanical engineering field, including design, estimate and specification preparation and the inspection of construction work
- Experience in current mechanical codes and products.
- Experience in modern construction methods, the strengths and uses of construction materials and stress analysis required in planning construction projects.
- Demonstrable skills in the application of engineering theories and practices to practical engineering field and office problems.
- Age: 25-35 years
How to Apply:
Applicant should visit the UNMC website at www.unmc.co.ug or the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development website: www.memd.go.ug to view the detailed job description, select and apply for the job of choice and submit application through the online application system https://form.jotform.com/250122842226548
Only applications received online will be accepted. Applicants are required to attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents. (Note that the academic documents should be certified by the awarding local institutions while awards by foreign institutions should be certified by the foreign institution or a duly authorized Certification body of that country) All applicants must attach soft copies of relevant motivation letter, CV and academic transcripts in word and PDF formats only.
Applications without Certified academic documents will not be considered.
UNMC offers a highly dynamic work environment and provides competitive and attractive benefits.
Deadline: Friday 19th April 2025 at 5:00pm
NB: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted, and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
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