Vacancy title:
Electrical Supervisor

Jobs at:
ARPE Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
17:00hrs on Wednesday, 28th February 2018.

Duty Station:
Northern Uganda

Job details:
Position Description
Position Title: Electrical Supervisor, ARPE Ltd.
Office Location: Achwa Project Site, 65km North East of Gulu, Northern Uganda
Reports To: Electrical-Mechanical Manager, ARPE Ltd.

Description:
ARPE Ltd. is a developer of renewable energy projects in Uganda and is currently developing 5 cascaded rainfall runoff hydro power projects on the Achwa River in Pader District. ARPE Ltd. consists of two shareholders, Berkeley Energy, who through the Africa Renewable Energy Fund, are the majority shareholder, and PAC SpA, the original developer of the project. ARPE Ltd. commenced construction of Achwa HPP2 (42 MW) in Q3 2015 and has also started preliminary works on HPP1 (42 MW). Accordingly ARPE wishes to employ a suitably experienced individual to monitor and supervise construction activities at the project site.

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering from reputable institution.
•  Minimum 6 years for Bachelor’s degree and 8 years for Advanced Diploma experience in site supervision and quality control of mechanical and electrical works of similar projects.
•  Supervise and monitor EPC contractor/subcontractor quality and performance.
•  Maintain records of materials and equipment certifications, inspection reports.
• Knowledge in the interpretation of construction drawings, specifications and method statements.
• Review proposed materials, designs, manuals, schedules and work plans.
•  Sign acceptance of the various completed works/processes on behalf of the Electrical-Mechanical Manager.
•  Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
•  Fluency in English (written and oral) is essential.

Employment Terms Include:

• 2-year contract, with possibility for extension.
• Camp accommodation (1-bedroom furnished house) provided at site.
•  Laptop, mobile phone provided for business use.
• Start Date anticipated – 16th April 2018.

Job application procedure
Applications should be emailed to Procurement@MajiPower.com , addressed to the “Project Director, Achwa HPP-2”, include the application letter and updated CV (in pdf format) with at least 2 references. Submission Deadline: 17:00hrs on Wednesday, 28th February 2018.