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Maintenance Technician - Substation

Category

Engineering

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kampala, Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

Not specified

Closing Date

7/22/2026
Closed

Employer / Company

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) logo
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)

Description (Public)

UETCL is hiring a Maintenance Technician (Substation) in the Network Operations and Maintenance Department to inspect, maintain, test, and repair high-voltage substation equipment under the supervision of the Maintenance Engineer.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on substation equipment including transformers, switchgear, AVRs, and auxiliary systems
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on transformers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment
  • Manage inventory of replacement parts and tools, ensuring all necessary supplies are readily available
  • Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency
  • Document and report on maintenance activities including repairs and inspections conducted
  • Respond to emergency outages and equipment failures to restore power as quickly as possible
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards in all maintenance activities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Higher Diploma in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 2 years' relevant experience in maintaining high-voltage power transformers and switchgear
  • Specialized training in high-voltage equipment maintenance is an added advantage

Skills & Competencies:

  • Willingness to work extended hours when required
  • A person of integrity, highly motivated, innovative, proactive, and a committed team player

Application status

This is an archived notice. Applications through this advert are closed.

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