Generation Engineer Job at Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) in Uganda

Job Title: Compliance Engineer, Generation

Organisation: Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively coordinate with generation companies to provide direction on compliance activities while promoting a culture of compliance.
• Review and analyse collected data for compliance monitoring and evaluation.
• Develop reports and presentations on activities, findings and needs of the compliance program.
• Report /comment on appropriateness of ERA performance codes & standards for impact on the compliance monitoring and evaluation program.
• Actively prticipate in the development and implementation of ERA compliance strategy; identify potential areas of regulatory compliance, and new government/regulatory developments.
• Develop, coordinate and implement a compliance program for licensed companies to comply with the applicable mandatory and enforceable ERA standards.
• Develop and update the compliance monitoring program with other staff in the compliance unit, ensuring that the selected reliability requirements are valid, measurable and that the process is fair and can be administered consistently.
• Steer internal and external regulatory audits for generation companies.
• Travel to licensed generation facilities to review processes, records, conduct audits and consult with staff
• Maintain job knowledge to ensure expertise on compliance standards and requirements.
• Participate in the review of investments for generation companies and the electricity sector.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold an Honours University Degree  in Electrical or Electromechanical engineering.
• Possess at least three (3) years relevant working experience in the electricity sector with practical knowledge in the generation, transmission and distribution systems.
• The prospective ERA employee should be a registered Engineer by UIPE/ERB.
• Highly knowledgeable about the electricity supply industry in Uganda.
• Good working knowledge of Engineering operations and maintenance methodologies used in power utilities.
• Proficiency in professional computer packages is a must.
• Highly analytical and report writing skills.
• Possess high degree of integrity
• Excellent inter-personal and relationship skills .

Age:  Below 35 years old.

How to Apply:
     
Applicants should submit their application letters and enclosed copies of:

1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae including copies of relevant certificates,
2. Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of the applicant
3. Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of three Referees

Applications should be delivered preferably by recorded on delivery and addressed to:

The Director Financial & Administrative Services
Electricity Regulatory Authority
PLOT 15 Shimoni Road
P. O. Box 10332, Kampala – Uganda

Closing Date: 28th February 2014