JOB DETAILS:

Eskom Uganda Limited is inviting graduates with relevant Diploma in Electrical Engineering to apply for the opportunity within its structures. Purpose to expose the beneficiaries of the programme to hands on field practice and international experience prompted the launch at the Eskom Uganda Limited supports local graduates in capacity building through recruitment, integration, training, development and career
assessment. We believe that the key to developing a sustainable expert work force is by contributing to the skills Development of the knowledge base and the growth of its human capital.
1. Position: Section Head Mechanical
Position/Task Grade: C5
Area of specialization: To support the production process of EUL by improving plant availability, plant health and increasing asset life through application of good leadership and electrical engineering practices aimed at meeting the overall EUL business strategy.
Department: Engineering Department
Business Unit: Eskom Uganda Limited
Location: Nalubaale & Kiira Power Station
Reference NO: SHM/2019/11 .

Key Responsibilities
• Executes Design work
• Performs technical duties
• Delivers standardization output
• Contributes to the integrity of the asset base
• Consults on discipline related issues
• Department Administration
• Supervises engineers in area of responsibility

Behavior
• Emotionally stable
• Strong drive to learn
• Results and delivery focused
• Integrity
• Safety consciousness
• Professionalism
Competencies
• Power plant system and technology knowledge
• Design codes and standards
• Knowledge on relevant processes, policies, guidelines and legislations
• Technical problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Economic analysis skills
• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Technical report writing
• Knowledge on industry safety;
Skills
• Successful plant configuration
• Project management
• Technical problem solving skills
• Life cycle planning skills
• Multidisciplinary problem solving
• Negotiation skills
Attributes
• Agility
• Visual acuity
• Colour vision and distinction
• Eye/hard/feet coordination
• Physical strength
• Hearing

Minimum Requirements Qualification(s):
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Compulsory Professional registration reputable body
• Registered Engineer with Uganda Engineers Registration Board.
• 6 years of practical and related work experience as a Mechanical Engineer in a hydro power plant
• Two Years Supervisory

Job Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job Experience Requirements: 6 years

Job application procedure
Closing Date: 18th November 2019 Applications to be submitted electronically [email protected]
NB: Please indicate and state the exact your applying for in your mail.
“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement !! accept that your application was unsuccessful
“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates i un under-represented designated groups. Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.