Uganda Electricity Distribution Company GIS Survey Assistants Jobs in Uganda

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company GIS Survey Assistants Jobs in Uganda

Job Title: GIS Survey Assistants

Accountable to: Senior GIS Officer

Department: Technical Services

Duty Station: Head Office ,with regular travels upcountry.

Job Purpose:

To conduct data capture, clean up and Maintenance of the Geographical Information System (GIS), for better analysis and decision making.

Work with GIS Officer to update Distribution Network database in line with any additions made by the Concessionaires.

Principal accountabilities:

Identify and Capture Geospatial Data on Changes on the Distribution Networks (New lines, Line Diversions, Injections, Extensions and Line Refurbishments).

Maintain and Clean GIS Database at all times to ensure accurate date always.

Identify and report on high risk hazards on the Networks.

Provide Basic recommendations and necessary corrective actions, based on findings in the Field.

Technical requirements/experience/qualifications

Minimum of a Diploma in Electrical or Civil Engineering from a reputable Tertiary Institution.

IT qualification is added advantage.

One Year Minimum Experience on Distribution Networks (Uganda Knowledge preferred).

Have a Valid Driving Permit is added advantage

Creation of SLD and drawings representative of the Distribution network using Technical soft wares.

Knowledge of Desktop GIS (ArcGIS, Quantum GIS, CAD), Field Mobile GIS data Capture using handhelds based on ESRI Arcpad and specialised Android to Accompany workflows.

Ability to travel anywhere in Uganda at Short Notices and walk long Distances in the field.

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company GIS Survey Assistants Jobs in Uganda