Job Title: Â Projects Engineer – Electrical
Organisation: Hima Cement Limited
Duty Station: Kasese, Uganda
Vacancy Code: PEEX01
Reports to: Projects Unit Lead
About the Company:
Hima Cement Limited is a cement manufacturer in Uganda. It is a subsidiary of the Sarrai Group, a diversified manufacturing conglomerate headquartered in Uganda with subsidiaries in Uganda, Kenya and Malawi.
Job Summary: Â Â To manage the electrical and instrumentation projects functions in the most safe, reliable and cost effective manner possible through; focusing, planning, coordination, supervising the various projects activities to improve the plant performance and reliability
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Participates and champions installations and commissioning activities of electrical systems.
Sets performance objectives, monitors, appraise and validates contractors’ performance to ensure safety and quality of works.
Works closely with all other departments and is the hub of activity for electrical and instrumentation projects to ensure time schedules, financial and quality targets are met.
Prepares and processes certificates for proper handover of projects to the end users with all documentations handed over to methods department to ensure proper records are maintained.
Generates and compiles project costs to prepare capitalization certificates for the organisation to claim taxes and other costs.
Defines/specifies technical specifications to initiate and tracks purchase requisitions, validate offers to ensure the right equipment is procured at the right time.
Develops and maintains justifications, projects details and scope of works, budgetary/cost estimates, risk analysis, and initiates capex applications for sanction approvals and to ensure projects meet set timelines, budget and performance standards.
Develops and evaluates technical and economic performance of the projects prior to appropriation to ensure the investment selected adds value to the organization.
Works closely with procurement department to give technical verifications for the best equipment selection to suit the purpose of the project and ensures the availability of all project resources and equipment necessary for the timely implementation of projects.
Coordinates contractor/experts activities in his/her section, to ensure the performance standards are met as per set targets.
Initiates and tracks purchase/service requisitions, verifies and validates technical specifications on suppliers offers as per Hima standard
Conducts site inspection during project erection/installation work, evaluates contractors’ performance in terms of quality of workmanship, safety for the team and equipment and meeting of deadlines.
Monitors projects expenditures on regular basis and takes corrective measures to ensure that costs are within the budget limits
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering /Electronic Engineering with minimum exposure of 3 years in electrical and instrumentation maintenance operations in a busy cement organisation.
Should have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities.
Should be results oriented, self-driven with a high sense of quality and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Should have computer proficiency in; SAP, Excel, Word and google worksheets, etc.
Should have good knowledge of project management tools; CPA, PERT, MS Project, IRT, etc.
Good knowledge of project management methodologies (PRINCE II, PMP, etc).
Contract management.
Planning & Scheduling
Understand cement manufacturing process.
Knowledge of material transport equipment
Experience applying FMEA techniques and knowledge of basic problem-solving tools
Profile & Personal Qualities
Stress management skills.
Effective communication (verbal and written).
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Creative thinking and estimating
Time management and Conflict management
NB: Hima Cement will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate.
How to Apply:
Candidates that know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, should send their CVs, which should include details of email address (if any), present position, current remuneration. Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address. (Email your application and CV to careers
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Deadline: 4th October 2024
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Key Notes:
Hima Cement Limited is a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate and do not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment.
Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one document
Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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