5 Entry Level Linesman Job Placements – Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)
Job Title: Linesman (5 Job Placements)
Organization: Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Technical Assistant
About US:
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 network and all the operational assets associated with the business currently leased to Umeme Ltd. UEDCL monitors Umeme Ltd’s investment, distributes power in eight (8) territories covering over 60 Districts operates the pole plant at Lugogo, and executes some of the rural electrification schemes on behalf of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
Job Summary: The Linesman will support the Technical assistant in: Connections, Power restorations, Network Expansion and Maintenance while paying strict attention to safety
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry out construction of the distribution system extensions, development schemes and services in conformity with UEDCL.’s specifications and standards
- Carry out installations and maintenance of overhead lines, switch gear, distribution transformers and underground cables according to UEDCL standards.
- Carry out line clearance as need arises
- Account for materials issued for construction and maintenance works plus ensuring safe custody of tools.
- Carry out connections of new customers (service connections and meter installations).
- Assist in carrying out disconnections and reconnections as may be requested from time to time
- Apply without exception safety measures per assignment while carrying out any duties.
- Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Technical Assistant.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- He / she should hold a Certificate /Diploma in electrical engineering
- A minimum of two (2) years post qualification experience in electrical related industry.
- Accuracy
- Honesty
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Customer service skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join UEDCL in the aforementioned capacities are encouraged to visit our website at the link below. All candidates’ uploads should not exceed 1MB.
Deadline: 14th February 2020.