About Organisation:

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is a Public Limited Company wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Uganda, and holds the following operational licenses. 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: “Electricity Transmission for sustainability for sustainability Development.”

Job Summary: The Position is located at the UETCL National control Center and the position holder shall provide leadership and operational support to shift team. The position holder shall work in shifts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervision of power system controllers on duty
• Monitor and support power system controllers for efficient frequency and voltage management
• Analyze system incidents and provide decision support to power system controllers
• Undertake real-time system analysis prior to undertaking shutdowns
• Monitor power exchanges to ensure delivery of scheduled DAM trade volumes and undertake intra-day market decisions based on real-time available generation and demand
• Review and ensure accurate database records at the end of shift
• Prepare shift report

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Must have a bachelors in Electrical engineering
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in power system operations.
• Experience in use of SCADA systems is an added advantage.
• Strong Leadership and good interpersonal skills
• Report writing skills
• Ability to work in shifts and extended hours beyond normal working hours.
• Possess strong analytical and good communication skills