GIS Technician job at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)

Background

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act. UEDCL owns the 33KV and below voltage electricity distribution networks. The company sales and distributes electricity in Uganda as per ERA License issued on 31 December 2024 covering over 135 political districts, operates a modern pole plant at Lugogo, and executes key rural electrification schemes on behalf of the Government of Uganda.

Job Purpose

Responsible for the capture of network asset data in line with approved standards and data collection plan to aid processes of operations and project planning and execution.

Key Resultant Areas

• To capture and update network asset data.
• Detailed Inspection as per plan of the status and condition of Medium Voltage and Low Voltage network assets.
• Identify and Report on high- risk hazards on the network
• Responsible and accountable for allocated resources.
• Provide basic recommendations and necessary corrective actions, based on findings on the ground.
• Conduct field surveys and Scoping for network investment planning and projects execution.
• Capture new lines and network additions.
• Facilitate surveys for schemes.
• Preparation of periodic reports.

Expected Outputs

• Accurate and well-maintained network GIS data and records on the GIS system Database.
• Capture geospatial data in relation to the network.
• Facilitate or generate GIS maps and drawings resulting from surveys.
• Meeting targets assigned to be done in a given time frame.

Person Specifications

Minimum Academic Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Experience

• At least 2 years' experience in power distribution industry preferably in operations and maintenance.
• Experience in Field Mobile GIS data capture using handhelds based on Esri ArcPad and Specialised Android accompanying workflows.

Competencies

• Excellent understanding of the Electricity distribution network Infrastructure.
• Readiness to be deployed to any part of the country.
• Good IT Skills.
• Good reporting skills.

Work Environment

The role involves mainly field based tasks. The role involves working in varying weather conditions and requires adherence to strict safety standards when dealing with equipment. The position may also require after- hours work.

• To capture and update network asset data.
• Detailed Inspection as per plan of the status and condition of Medium Voltage and Low Voltage network assets.
• Identify and Report on high- risk hazards on the network
• Responsible and accountable for allocated resources.
• Provide basic recommendations and necessary corrective actions, based on findings on the ground.
• Conduct field surveys and Scoping for network investment planning and projects execution.
• Capture new lines and network additions.
• Facilitate surveys for schemes.
• Preparation of periodic reports.

• Excellent understanding of the Electricity distribution network Infrastructure.
• Readiness to be deployed to any part of the country.
• Good IT Skills.
• Good reporting skills.

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• At least 2 years' experience in power distribution industry preferably in operations and maintenance.
• Experience in Field Mobile GIS data capture using handhelds based on Esri ArcPad and Specialised Android accompanying workflows.