Substation Operator - Karuma job at Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)

A Brief on the Company

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is a public Limited Company, fully owned by the Government of the Republic of Uganda and holds the following operational licences. 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: “To be Eastern Africa’s Leading Electricity Transmission Company.”

Our Mission is: “To Buy, Transmit and Sell Reliable and Quality Bulk Power for Sustainable Regional Development.”

Job Purpose

Responsible for the operation, maintenance and monitoring of electrical equipment in substations, ensuring safe and efficient power delivery.

Key Results Areas

• Monitor switchboard instruments to detect disturbances and ensure proper functioning of the equipment.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on electrical equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers and auxiliary supply systems.
• Monitor performance of transformers & switchgear and documenting any anomalies.
• Carry out operating as per switching instructions from National Control Center and to receive switching instructions.
• Respond to emergencies and outages including operating to interrupt current flow and connecting alternate circuits as needed.
• Undertaken monthly energy meter readings
• Ensure proper housekeeping in substations

Person Specifications

• Ordinary Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• 2 years’ experience in power system operation and maintenance
• Ability to work for long hours outside the normal hours.
• A person of integrity, highly motivated, innovative, proactive and committed team player.
• Willing to work in any of the following UETCL substations (Gulu, Nebbi, Nkenda (kasese), Tororo, Bujagali, Karuma, Achwa, Muzizi, Kabalega (Hoima), etc.)

• Monitor switchboard instruments to detect disturbances and ensure proper functioning of the equipment.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on electrical equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers and auxiliary supply systems.
• Monitor performance of transformers & switchgear and documenting any anomalies.
• Carry out operating as per switching instructions from National Control Center and to receive switching instructions.
• Respond to emergencies and outages including operating to interrupt current flow and connecting alternate circuits as needed.
• Undertaken monthly energy meter readings
• Ensure proper housekeeping in substations

• Ability to work for long hours outside the normal hours.
• A person of integrity, highly motivated, innovative, proactive and committed team player.

• Ordinary Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• 2 years’ experience in power system operation and maintenance
• Willing to work in any of the following UETCL substations (Gulu, Nebbi, Nkenda (kasese), Tororo, Bujagali, Karuma, Achwa, Muzizi, Kabalega (Hoima), etc.)