Job Title: Communication Technician (2 Posts)
Employer: Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)
Duty Station: Lugogo, Kampala
Application Deadline: 13th December 2013
The position located at Lugogo will report to Senior Communication Engineer. The primary purpose is to maintain communication equipment throughout the country in line with Company objectives.
Key Result Areas:
- Install, programme and maintain telephone systems in line with their manufacturers design manuals.
- Make new installation and maintain HF, UHF and Microwave Radios in line with the manufacturers design and documentation.
- Design, install and repair (12V, 48V & 110V) Battery Banks.
- Install and repair 48Vdc and 110Vdc Battery Chargers
- Install and repair stand-by generators
- Maintain Power Line Carrier Links
- Maintain Fiber Optic Networks and any other FDM/TDM/PDH/SDH/DWDM terminals.
- And to carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
The Person:
The desired person should have the following essential requirements:
- Higher Technical Diploma (HTD) in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or equivalent professional qualifications from a recognised technical institute.
Age: Not above 40 years
Experience of at least two years in the following:
(i) Modulation technique for Analogue and Digital transmission.
(ii) Digital switching for telephone networks.
(iii) Analogue and Digital Multiplexing for Fibre Optic Systems
(iv) Maintenance and operation of Diesel Generators.
(v) Maintenance and operation of chargers and DC-DC converters.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must possess a valid driving permit.
• Must be able to withstand stressful work situations and have willingness to work long hours outside the normal hours.
• A person of integrity, highly motivated, pro-active and committed team player.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND REMUNERATION
For positions mentioned above:
• Appointments are on five (5) year contracts renewable based on performance.
• Attractive remuneration packages that is competitive.
How to Apply
Interested persons should send their applications enclosing photocopies of academic qualification certificates and testimonials along with their curriculum vitae indicating contact postal address, daytime contact telephone, fax or e-mail and giving three (3) referees to: The Manager, Human Resource and Administration Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited P. O. Box 7625 KAMPALA The closing date to receive applications is Friday, 13th December, 2013. UETCL VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT N0.06/201