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Protection Technician - UETCL-021

UETCL is Uganda's state-owned electricity transmission company, which holds licenses for system operation, transmission grid operation, bulk power supply, and power import/export. The document describes an opening for a Protection Technician to provide technical support to the Protection Engineer in maintaining protection and energy metering schemes, commissioning new schemes, and keeping an inventory of tools. The ideal candidate has a diploma in electrical engineering, 2 years of experience in power system protection and operations, experience with high voltage equipment, and strong interpersonal and analytical skills. The position is offered on a contract basis following government employment guidelines.

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Protection Technician - UETCL-021

UETCL is Uganda's state-owned electricity transmission company, which holds licenses for system operation, transmission grid operation, bulk power supply, and power import/export. The document describes an opening for a Protection Technician to provide technical support to the Protection Engineer in maintaining protection and energy metering schemes, commissioning new schemes, and keeping an inventory of tools. The ideal candidate has a diploma in electrical engineering, 2 years of experience in power system protection and operations, experience with high voltage equipment, and strong interpersonal and analytical skills. The position is offered on a contract basis following government employment guidelines.

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UGANDA ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION COMPANY

LIMITED (UETCL)

UETCL is a public Limited Company, which is wholly owned by the Government of


Uganda and holds operational licences for 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).
UETCL’s Vision is ‘Electricity Transmission for Sustainable Regional Development’, and its
Mission is ‘To buy, transmit and sell quality bulk power’.
Job Description
Job title : Protection Technician (1 Post)
Job code : UETCL/021
Department : Operations and Maintenance
Reports to : Protection Engineer
JOB SUMMARY
To provide technical support to the protection engineer in implementing/realizing the Key
Results Areas below.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Maintenance of protection schemes
➢ Carry out routine maintenance on the protection schemes according to timetable and
submit report to supervisor.
➢ Attend emergency faults on the protection schemes and submit report to supervisor
within a day of completion of work.
Maintenance of energy metering schemes
➢ Audit all the metering schemes monthly and submit report to supervisor within one
week.
➢ Attend to any emergencies occurring on the metering schemes and submit report to
supervisor within a day of completion of work.
➢ Carry out meter readings every end of month.
Support the Commissioning of Protection and Metering schemes
➢ Implement the installation of wiring of the protection and metering schemes
according to approved schematic drawings.
➢ Carry out commissioning tests on the schemes and on the high voltage equipment
according to instructions.
➢ Prepare and submit commissioning reports to the supervisor within a week after
commissioning.
Keep stock of tools and related accessories

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➢ Develop and keep a record of tools and other electrical accessories if any.
➢ Updates such a record, especially for tools every six months and submits a report to
the Supervisor.
THE PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
➢ At least an ordinary higher diploma or its equivalent in Electrical engineering from a
recognised institution.
➢ A minimum of 2 years’ experience in power systems protection and operations.
➢ Related experience in electrical installations and protection schemes on High Voltage
equipment.
➢ Good interpersonal skills, Analytical skills, integrity, motivation, commitment,
teamwork, Computer skills.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND REMUNERATION
The holder of this position will be offered a contract subject to the Ministry of Public
Service Guidelines on the rationalization Exercise of Government Institutions.

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