As a responsible employer Umeme is committed to providing competitive employment terms to its employees in addition to providing safe and reliable electricity improving customer service, minimizing energy losses and operating in a cost effective, manner. To help in achieving these goals Umeme is looking to recruit individuals with high integrity, dedication and commitment to fill the positions of System Operations Manager and Quality Assurance Manager in the Network Control Section.
Job Title: System Operations Manager REF No UM/CTO/01 / 09
Ml Reports to: Chief Technical Officer
Job purpose:
To manage the operation of the power system network and the SCADAA DMS/GIS infrastructure for UMEME taking into account all aspects of po1 system control, monitoring and performance evaluation, leadership and power system operations.
Key responsibilities:
• Manage the Control Centre operations
• Ensure all network operations comply with the System Operating Regulations
• Ensure delivery of safe, reliable and high quality electrical energy to customers
• Install, commission and put to work hardware, software and communications systems (SCADA) to measure, monitor and control, on a 24 hour basis, electrical energy acquisition, distribution and supply to customers.
• Operationalise GIS in the whole company and ensure integration with other systems especially SCADA
• Implement an efficient system to inform internal and external customers of system .interruptions
• Manage power system outage schedules in liaison with power system maintenance managers to ensure fast restoration times
• Develop, maintain and implement emergency preparedness plans and System Operating Memoranda (SOM) for the distribution system.
• Manage human and financial resources in accordance with company guidelines.
Job requirement
Required qualifications and experience:
• BSc Electrical Engineering Degree :
• At least [eight](8) years post qualification experience in power system operations.
• Certificate in SCADA systems management from a recognized electricity utility training institution will be of added advantage.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Computer literacy at an advanced level ;
• Detailed knowledge of power system operations in an electricity I
distribution environment
• Load forecasting
• People skills and customer relationships management
• Good knowledge of the electricity supply industry.
How to apply
If you believe you are the right candidate for this challenging position, please send your application together with a detailed curriculum vitae to the Human Resources Manager Umeme at lugogo plot 5C 3rd Street Industrial Area or e-mail recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug. Applications should be received by on Friday 30th September 201 I.
UMEME is an equal opportunity, any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification