Job: Protection Manager

Employer: Umeme Limited

REF: CTO 11
Reports to: Asset Manager

Deadline: Monday 30th September, 2013

About Umeme:

Umeme Limited is an Electricity Distribution Company listed on the Uganda and Nairobi Securities Exchange, with Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund as a majority investor. Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, managing over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors, including the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC), a UK Government owned company.

Job Summary: The Protection Manager will be responsible for maximizing availability of Key Power systems and protecting Umeme assets against damage and failure and threat to life

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responding promptly to unplanned protection failure events
• Development and maintenance of planned inspection and maintenance programmes for Sub Stations and all Key Power System assets especially MV Lines, MV Transformers, Power Transformers, Circuit Breakers and Capacitor Banks
• Testing and checking all new equipment installations to ensure maximum conformity with protection protocols
• Designing and developing work programmes to ensure timely coverage of assets and in an efficient manner
• Analysing and reporting on key protection failures with a view to preventing re-occurrence and maximizing availability
• Planning and operating with safety to staff and customers as priority
• Contributing to overall Asset Management strategies

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate should hold a Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5 (five) years experience with Electricity Power Systems
• Strong analytical skills and capacity to diagnose intelligently under pressure.
• Good judgment and ability to mobilize support for views. Excellent mentor and developer of skills in team
  

How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their applications clearly detailing your suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications and experience to recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug .

NB: Please DO NOT send CVs. Please indicate the job you are applying for in the subject line.