Principal Safety and Services Engineer (Uganda Electricity Transmission Company limited)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title:  Principal Safety and Services Engineer
Organisation: Uganda Electricity Transmission Company limited (UETCL)
Job location:   Kampala, Uganda
Deadline:  13th December, 2013
Reports to:        Manager, Planning and Investments

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 Principal Safety and Services Engineer will offer quality safety, transport and engineering services to the Company.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Update and oversee the implementation of the Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) policy.
•     Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of UETCL installations, activities and projects and accordingly recommend improvement to ensure safety performance.
•     Conduct safety orientations for Contractors and participate in public safety and wayleaves sensitization campaigns.
•     Carry out incident investigations for any reported accidents and near misses.
•     Conduct safety sensitizations amongst staff to enhance safety compliance and awareness.
•     Conduct training for staff in the following areas: o First Aid Applications
•     Fire Fighting Skills o High Voltage Safety Competence o Defensive Driving
•     Prepare monthly SHE policy implementation reports.
•     Develop plant & equipment standards & specifications.
•     Develop a Transmission grid design, standards and specifications manual.
•     Develop quality assurance systems related to plant, equipment and services supplied to the Company.
•     Update and oversee the implementation of the Transport policy.
•     Efficiently maintain the UETCL fleet to facilitate the smooth execution of company activities.
•     Prepare monthly Transport policy implementation reports.
•     Provide technical support to the Company’s procurement function.
•     Develop and manage Section budgets and resources.
•      Manage and supervise section staff.
•     Participate in Company procurement processes
•     Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•     The desired person should possess a University Degree in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent qualification.
•     Extensive experience in handling safety and environment activities involving high voltage transmission networks; managing a sizeable vehicle fleet.
•     Significant experience in Transmission lines and substation works and projects.
•     Computer literacy skills
•     Proven good supervisory and interpersonal skills.
•     Proven good analytical and communication skills.
•     Must be able to withstand stressful work situations and have willingness to work for long hours outside the official working hours.
•     A person of high integrity, honesty, motivated, innovative, result oriented and a committed team player.
•     Prepared to drive to various project and company sites in the country.
•     Possess a valid National Driving Permit.

Age: Less than 45 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.