Showing posts with label Technical Jobs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Technical Jobs. Show all posts

Friday, September 20, 2013

Technical Support Manager at Umeme in Uganda

Job Title: Technical Support Manager

Employer: Umeme

Duty Station: Kampala

Application Deadline: 30th Sept 2013


Job Purpose
Collection, Organisation, Analysis and Dissemination of management information for strategic decision making

Interrelationships
Work closely with IT for systems design and support as well as CTO and Team in identification and priotization of service delivery.

Principal Accountabilities
Collection, organization, analysis and dissemination of key engineering services management information
Identifying and developing for Umeme use the most up to date Distribution management information profiles
Delivery of critical business reports are requested from time to time
Development and Maintenance of company assets register
Management of Umeme’s GIS
Setting and maintaining standards with respect to record and record control
Researching and reporting on new technological developments relevant to the electricity distribution business
Development of associated systems and processes to effectively carry out duties
Contribute to departmental strategy and plan development.

Education, experience and skills
Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5 (five) years Electricity assets management.
Proficiency in IT

Key Competences
Strong analytical, technical and financial skills
Execellent report writing skills in English
Good understanding of systems architecture principals

How to Apply:
If you believe you are the right candidate, please send your application clearly detailing your suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications and experience to recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug by 30th September 2013, 17:00. Please do not send CVs, Please indicate the job you are applying for in the subject line.


Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Machinist at Mukwano Group of Companies in Uganda

Job Title: Machinist (Ref: MIUL/09/09/M/ENG./2013)
   
Employer: Mukwano Group of Companies

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013

Duties:
Set up and operate avariety of machine tools to produce precision parts, instruments
and finished products used to fabricate, modify or repair mechanical instruments; Measure, examine and test completed units in order to detect defects;
Ensure conformance of tools and machines to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometres.

Qualifications and Experiences:

Craft Certificate in Sheet and Metal Works;
Minimum of 2 years work experience in mechanical repairs and machine maintenance.

How to Apply:

Applications with copies of academic credentials, testimonials and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating contact details of three (3) referees should be sent by post / hand delivered to:
The Human Resource Department
Mukwano Group of Companies
P. O. Box 2671, Kampala, Uganda.

Applications can also be sent to recruitment@mukwano.com.







Monday, August 12, 2013

Field Technician Jobs in Uganda at UGACOM Uganda Limited

Job Title: Field Technician Level 1

Employer: UGACOM Uganda Limited

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 28th Aug, 2013

About UGACAM:
Ugacam is in charge of the maintenance of all the Eaton telecom sites over Uganda.
A department of operation and maintenance (O&M) is dedicated to this task.
Within the department of O&M the country is divided into three different geographical areas.

Job Summary:
The field technician will be in charge of a cluster of sites in a specific area.
His charges include minor maintenance tasks up to major maintenance intervention.
The technician shall install set-up, rearrange, or remove power equipment used in telecommunications sites.
He shall do service and/or repair power equipment on customers' property.
He may install, check, repair, maintain wiring, electrical distributions boards in buildings

Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain power supply chain on telecommunications sites,
Maintain and repair Generator, AC board, automation, DC equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications,
Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including adjusting and lubricating components,
The technician will have to test circuits and components of malfunctioning power supply chain equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, and other hand tools,
The technicians have to repair or replace faulty equipment such as genset parts, breakers, wires, power system components, automation,
Inspect equipment on a regular basis in order to ensure proper functioning,
Request support from technical service centers, his supervisor when on-site procedures fail to solve installation or maintenance problems,
Communicate with supervisor or technical support to receive instructions or technical advice, or to report equipment status,
Analyze trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods
Remove and remake connections in order to change circuit layouts, following work orders or diagrams if needed,
Address special issues or situations, such as illegal or unauthorized use of equipment, or cases of electrical shock
Remove loose wires and other debris after work is completed,
Deliver fuel on sites when it is instructed by the management
Clean and maintain tools, test equipment, and motor vehicles
Ensures that the site is clean and all used spares are disposed of respectively to the designated areas

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Equipment: Diesel Generators maintenance, AC and DC power, automation

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure the equipment are working properly,

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it, on all power supply chain on site,
Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools

Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed

Health and safety skills:
Make sure that PPE is in proper use.
Communication skills:
Speaking - Talking and reporting to others to convey information effectively
Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision-making
Communicate effectively and professionally with team members and the management.
Driving skills: must know how to drive manual gear box cars, especially 4WD.
Education, works experience requirements, works values
Certificates: Electrical installation certificate as a must.
Experience: At least one to three years of service in the Electrical field.
Works values: integrity, availability, technical spirit

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates should visit the web link below and create a profile on the NFT Consult website by entering their e-mail addresses

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