Substation Operator

To monitor day to day substation plant, equipment, plant house and staff management in UETCL primary substations.

Responsibilities

• Management and monitoring of UETCL plant/site installations to ensure proper functionality of all plant equipment.
  
• Carry out local switching operations in accordance with instructions from the National Control Centre.
  
• Manage plant equipment, casual labourers as well as security personnel and ensure safety within the plant.
  
• Inspect, operate and maintain substations and various transmission, distribution and generation apparatus consistent with company policies and safety regulations.
  
• Operating switching devices that disconnect power from equipment or reroute it to other circuits in response to signals from computers or dispatch operators
  
• Monitoring equipment performance, such as voltage levels, current flow, and temperature levels, to ensure that they are within safe operating ranges
  
• Maintaining records of work activities, including accident reports, repair schedules, and work orders
  
• Checking meters to make sure they are accurate and recording any discrepancies
  
• Following safety procedures at all times while working around high voltage electrical equipment
  
• Operating switching devices such as contactors, circuit breakers, relays, and transformers to control the flow of electricity through power lines and in accordance with instructions from the National Control Centre
  
• Responding to emergencies such as natural disasters and fires by operating equipment that can restore power quickly
  
• Reviewing maintenance requests from stakeholders and following up to ensure that work is completed correctly
  

Requirements

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Education: Must have an Ordinary Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Substations maintenance
  
• Must be prepared to work for long hours outside the normal hours.
  
• Must be prepared for full time deployment in any of UETCL’s substations that may be in remote areas or upcountry.
  
• A person of integrity, highly motivated, innovative, proactive and committed team player.