Communication Technician(Uganda Electricity Transmission Company limited (UETCL))- Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title:  Communication Technician
Post(s):2 vacancies
Organisation: Uganda Electricity Transmission Company limited (UETCL)
Job location:   Kampala, Uganda
Deadline:  13th December, 2013
Reports to:        Senior Communication Engineer

About UETCL:
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 Communication Technician will primarily maintain communication equipment throughout the country in line with Company objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Install, programme and maintain telephone systems in line with their manufacturers design manuals.
•     Make new installation and maintain HF, UHF and Microwave Radios in line with the manufacturers design and documentation.
•     Design, install and repair (12V, 48V & 110V) Battery Banks.
•     Install and repair 48Vdc and 110Vdc Battery Chargers
•     Install and repair stand-by generators
•     Maintain Power Line Carrier Links
•     Maintain Fiber Optic Networks and any other FDM/TDM/PDH/SDH/DWDM terminals.
•     Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•     The applicant should hold a Higher Technical Diploma (HTD) in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or equivalent professional qualifications from a recognised technical institute.
•     Experience of at least two years in the following:
•     Modulation technique for Analogue and Digital transmission.
•     Digital switching for telephone networks.
•     Analogue and Digital Multiplexing for Fibre Optic Systems
•     Maintenance and operation of Diesel Generators.
•     Maintenance and operation of chargers and DC-DC converters.
•     Computer literacy skills
•     Hold a valid driving permit.
•     Ability to withstand stressful work situations and have willingness to work long hours outside the normal hours.
•     Be a person of integrity, highly motivated, pro-active and committed team player.

Age: Less than 40 years

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications enclosing photocopies of academic qualification certificates and testimonials along with their curriculum vitae indicating contact postal address, daytime contact telephone, fax or e-mail and giving three (3) referees to:
The Manager, Human Resource and Administration Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited
P. O. Box 7625, Kampala, Uganda.