System Operations Manager Job at UMEME

Job Title: System Operations Manager
Ref No UM/CTO/01/09/11
Reports to: Chief Technical Officer

Job Purpose:
to manage the operation of the power system network and SCADA/DMS/GIS infrastructure for UMEME taking into account all aspects of power system control, monitoring and performance evaluation, leadership and power system operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the control Center Operations
• Ensure all network operations comply with the system Operating regulations.
• Ensure delivery of safe, reliable and high quality electrical energy to the customers
• Install, commission and put to work hardware, software and communications systems (SCADA) to measure, monitor and control, on a 24 hour basis, electrical energy acquisition, distribution and supply to the customers.
• Manage power system outage schedules in liaison with power system maintenance managers to ensure fast restoration times.

Required Qualification and Experience:

• BSc Electrical Engineering Degree
• At least eight(8) years post qualification experience in power system operations
• Certificate in SCADA systems management from a recognized electricity utility training institution will be of added advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

• Computer literacy at an advanced level
• Detailed knowledge of power system operations in an electricity distribution environment
• Load forecasting
• Good knowledge of electricity supply industry.

How to Apply:
If you believe you are the right candidate for this challenging position, please send application together with a detailed CV to the Human Resources Manager UMEME at Lugogo plot 5c 3rd street Industrial Area

Deadline: Friday 30th September 2011