Substation Operator

Requirements

• Ordinary Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  
• 2 years’ experience in power system operation and maintenance
  
• Ability to work for long hours outside the normal hours.
  
• A person of integrity, highly motivated, innovative, proactive and committed team player.
  
• Willing to work in any of the following UETCL substations (Gulu, Nebbi, Nkenda (kasese), Tororo, Bujagali, Karuma, Achwa, Muzizi, Kabalega (Hoima), etc.)
  

• Monitor switchboard instruments to detect disturbances and ensure proper functioning of the equipment.
  
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on electrical equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers and auxiliary supply systems.
  
• Monitor performance of transformers & switchgear and documenting any anomalies.
  
• Carry out operating as per switching instructions from National Control Center and to receive switching instructions.
  
• Respond to emergencies and outages including operating to interrupt current flow and connecting alternate circuits as needed.
  
• Undertaken monthly energy meter readings
  
• Ensure proper housekeeping in substations