Systems Operating Regulation Manager Vacancy in UMEME uganda

UMEME
Umeme Limited is an Electricity Distribution company listed on the Uganda and Nairobi Securities Exchange, with Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund as a majority investor. Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, managing over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors, including the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC), a UK Government owned company.
Umeme is seeking to recruit employees with high integrity, dedication and commitment to fill the positions below in the Engineering Department.
Job title: Systems Operating Regulation Manager REF: No UM/ENG/02/02/
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: Engineering
Min. years of experience: 6 years
Required languages: English
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: February 22, 2013 - 5pm
Reports to  Chief Technical Officer
Department Engineering
Job Purpose
• Manage / co-ordinate / plan deliver and monitor SOR training program for all staff.
• Ensure Operations are in an accident free work environment on a sustainable basis
• Ensuring network safety practices are in line with industry best practice
Key Responsibilities:
• Periodically review the System Operation Regulations and work permit system to ensure it is adequate and in line with industry best practice at all times
• Develop and manage effective training and testing methodologies that ensure the production and maintenance of highly competent authorized personnel.
• Compile and follow up on the SOR Audit action points
• Implement a system that monitors complies with safety operating rules, people, processes, plant and equipment
• Follow-up on the training for refresher and newly recruited staff
• Ensure accidents that relate to system operations are thoroughly investigated and mitigation measures identified and implemented
• Develop and sustain a safety culture in network operations
• Coordinate interviews for staff SOR engineering compliance
• Identify gaps in SOR and make recommendations to the SOR review committee.
• Develop SOR annual training plans
Required qualifications and experience
• BSc Electrical Engineering Degree
• At least 6 years post qualification experience in power system operations.
• Knowledge and full understating of electrical safety in power distribution
Personal Attributes/Competencies:
Passion for safety, Honesty and integrity, Accuracy, Team player, Attention to detail, Excellent communication skills, Ability to work with little supervision,
Contact/How to apply:
Please submit your applications marked: ‘Umeme – Position Name’ to the address or e-mail below. E-mails must not exceed 2 MB. Closing date is 5 PM on the 22nd of February 2013. application@ppg.co.ug