Job Title: Protection Technician (Entry Level Jobs)
Organisation: Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Protection Engineer
Job code: UETCL/021
About US:
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company limited (UETCL) is responsible for bulk purchase of electricity from the generating companies and selling it in bulk to the distribution companies throughout Uganda. UETCL is also responsible for exports and imports of electricity to Uganda. Our vision is: “To Become a leading strategic business partner in the transmission and Single Buyer Business and to support sustainable energy development in Uganda.”
Job Summary: The Protection Technician will provide technical support to the protection engineer in implementing/realizing the Key Results Areas below.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintenance of protection schemes
- Carry out routine maintenance on the protection schemes according to timetable and submit report to supervisor.
- Attend emergency faults on the protection schemes and submit report to supervisor within a day of completion of work.
Maintenance of energy metering schemes
- Audit all the metering schemes monthly and submit report to supervisor within one week.
- Attend to any emergencies occurring on the metering schemes and submit report to supervisor within a day of completion of work.
- Carry out meter readings every end of month.
Support the Commissioning of Protection and Metering schemes
- Implement the installation of wiring of the protection and metering schemes according to approved schematic drawings.
- Carry out commissioning tests on the schemes and on the high voltage equipment according to instructions.
- Prepare and submit commissioning reports to the supervisor within a week after commissioning.
- Keep stock of tools and related accessories
- Develop and keep a record of tools and other electrical accessories if any.
- Updates such a record, especially for tools every six months and submits a report to the Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- At least an ordinary higher diploma or its equivalent in Electrical engineering from a recognised institution.
- At least two years of experience in power systems protection and operations.
- Related experience in electrical installations and protection schemes on High Voltage equipment.
- Good interpersonal skills, Analytical skills, integrity, motivation, commitment, teamwork, Computer skills.
How to Apply:
If your qualifications and experience match the requirements for any of the roles, please complete and submit your application via the following link: Application Form for UETCL Staff Recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the online application form at the link above.
NB: All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. For any questions regarding the application process please contact the Executive Selection Division (ESD), KPMG on +256 312 170080 or +256 312 170081 or via ug-fmesd@kpmg.com
Deadline: 7th July 2023