Mechanical Engineer at Eskom Uganda Limited
- Company: Eskom Uganda Limited
- Location: Uganda
- State: Uganda
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Engineering Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
Position/Task Grade: C4
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 Number: ME/2021/09/01
Closing Date: 15th October 2021
Minimum Requirements Qualification(s):
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering,
Experience• Experience:
• 3 years of practical and related work experience as an Electrical Engineer in a hydro power plant.
• Key Responsibilities
• Executes Design work
• Performs technical duties
• Delivers standardization output
• Contributes to the integrity of the asset base
• Consults on discipline related issues
• Administration
Behavior
• Emotionally stable
• Strong drive to learn
• Results and delivery focused
• Integrity
• Safety consciousness
• Professionalism
Leadership
• Team player and good inter personal skills
• Coaching and mentorship
Knowledge
• 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
Skill
• SuccessfulSkill 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/hand/feet coordination
• Physical strength
• Hearing
Assessment
• Interview
• Scenario sketching
• Psychometric test
“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please 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 from under-represented designated groups. Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.
Eskom Uganda Limited is regulated by the Electricity Regulatory Authority
Eskom Uganda Ltd (EUL) is the leading electricity generation company in Uganda. The company was incorporated on 22nd November 2002 and commenced operations on Ist April 2003. Eskom Uganda Limited (EUL) is a subsidiary company of Eskom Enterprises (Proprietary) Limited – South Africa, the investment arm of Eskom Holdings Ltd; the leading electricity generation company in Africa. Eskom Uganda Limited Operates and maintains the Nalubaale and Kiira power stations in Jinja under a 20 years concession. The power plants are owned by Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited. We provide reliable and sustainable hydro power for national development.