Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Protection Technician Jobs

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Protection Technician Jobs


A Brief on the Company

  • Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is a public Limited Company, which is 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 Sustainable Regional Development.”

  • Our Mission is: “To buy, transmit and sell quality bulk power.”

  • UETCL invites applications from suitable and eligible candidates for the following position
    Protection Technician - 1 Post

  • The position is located at Head Office and reports to the Manager, Planning and Investments and its primary purpose is to Provide quality civil and structural engineering services to the Company; to oversee and ensure (Plan, manage and
    Monitor) provision of quality civil and structural engineering services to the Company.

  • The position is located at Lugogo Office Block and reports to the Protection Engineer and
    its primary purpose is to Support the protection engineer in realising the Key Result Areas.

    Job Purpose

  • To Support the protection engineer in realising the Key Result Areas

    Key Result Areas

    Maintenance of protection schemes

  • Carry out routine maintenance on the protection schemes according to time table 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.

    The desired person should have the following essential requirements

  • Must have at least an ordinary higher diploma or its equivalent in Electrical engineering

  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in power systems protection

  • 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

  • For more information and job application details, see; Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Protection Technician Jobs


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