QSSU-EACOP-SCET- SENIOR (LVHV) CERTIFIED ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
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Job Summary
Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda Kenya Tanzania Rwanda and South Sudan.
On behalf of our client EACOP we are looking for a competent skilled and experienced Senior (LV/HV) Certified Electrical Technician to work Kampala Uganda
POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION
REPORT TO: N1: Electrical Engineer & site operation Lead for Uganda N 2: Field Operations Manager UG/Deputy Operations Director
Job Type: Full Time Extended resident regime
Job Location: Pumping station site(s) PS 1 and PS 2
WHO WE ARE:
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is a Midstream development located across Uganda and Tanzania that includes a nearshore Marine Storage and Export Terminal (MST). Once completed the EACOP Company will operate the East African Crude Oil Pipeline a 1443 km long electrically heated crude oil export pipeline that transports oil from Kabaale - Hoima in Uganda to the Chongoleani Peninsula near Tanga Port in Tanzania for crude export to the international markets.
JOB DIMENSIONS/ GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Electrical Technician will be supported by back office Electrical Engineer for electrical activities and they will be managed by site operations lead regarding site responsibilities for PS1 perimeter or PS4 perimeter or PS5 perimeter. Electrical technician who will be located at MST will be under direct site authority of Maintenance superintendent. Electrical technicians will be in charge to the electrical maintenance activities in defined perimeter. Electrical Technician will report to Electrical Engineer. According to the perimeters the electrical technicians will be subject to travel to remote sites.
Depending on the assigned perimeter Electrical Technician will be required to travel to remote sites.
He/she is responsible for maintenance and inspection activities within the assigned area. for example MST perimeter: 1 Marine tanker loading terminal 1 marine terminal site 2 Pressure reduction stations 1 solar farm 12 Main Line Block Valve station. Line pipe perimeters are 290 km length.
EACOP electrical equipment type are mainly:
Pump package driven by electric VFD motor up to 2 M Watts.
Electrical Control Panels MCC Switchgears PLCs VFDs MoVs & CBs
Diesel generators (4 M Watts)
MVs HV & LV Systems
Hydraulic systems (loading arms Gangway accumulator etc)
Actuated valves up to 30 diameters
Building electrical wiring system and lighting system
Air Compressors
Nitrogen generator
Fire Heater Heat Exchanger Electric Heater
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitoring day-to-day Operations and Maintenance (Round) of the Standby Generators UPS BESS Grid supply and Solar systems for Crude Oil Pipeline facility.
Assist in Monitoring troubleshooting and diagnosis of complex electrical systems including MV & LV switchgears VFD 3 phase motors and controls AC & DC batteries control circuits motors.
Assist in execution of major maintenance of equipment and fixtures such as motors emergency diesel generators circuit breakers and fuse boxes control relays.
Execute all Preventive Maintenance (PM) Corrective Maintenances (CM) activities (both planned and unplanned maintenances of electrical equipment so that to ensure optimization of equipment efficiency and availability) for the electrical systems.
Report in Work Orders system (CMMS) activities done and anomalies.
Ensure the electrical maintenance of equipment plant and associated systems/facilities are carried out in a safe and effective manner.
Respond as appropriate to any electrical system upsets and emergencies.
Ensure high standards of housekeeping and safe work practices in and around the work areas.
Promote and implement company safety health and environment policies.
Ensure that maintenance activities are performed in strict compliance with COMPANYs current safety rules and operating procedures and in accordance with best industrial practices/standard.
Ensure effective implementation of electrical annual maintenance plan for the MST and crude oil facilities.
Carry out fault-finding (troubleshooting) and diagnosis of problems affecting plant system and propose corrective action/measures to anticipate and prevent downtime or re-occurrence.
Participate in Maintenance Campaign Activities during routine planned or emergency maintenance of campaign perimeter area and ensure it is done safely and efficiently.
Assist in Preparation of daily and weekly maintenance reports.
Assists in the Preparation of Procedures for operation and shutdown instructions.
Contribute to HSE performance in line with EACOP objectives.
Assist in the preparation of the Work Packs Permits to Works Risk Assessments and Toolbox Talks for the maintenances.
Provide feedback regarding site operating Procedures (SOPs) as to improve procedure.
Effective implementation and execution of annual electrical maintenance plan for the dedicated perimeters.
Provide feedback regarding spare parts and consumables stock level or other issues.
Perform any other duties relevant to the scope of work that may be assigned by your supervisor.
HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
EACOP is committed to ensuring that the health safety and welfare of workers communities and the environment are well addressed and managed. Therefore the employee is mandated to:
Fully comply with Company H3SE (Health Safety Social Security & Environment) policies and Life Saving Rules.
Actively participates in HSEQ and promotes this culture to co-workers.
Remain vigilant and maintain continuous awareness of potential unsafe conditions.
Communicate to management any HSE related concerns and ways to improve them.
Maintain a workplace & workspace that is safe clean and always neat practice good housekeeping.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Academic Qualifications:
Higher Diploma or Full Technician certificate (FTC) in electrical engineering or similar
Recognized License for electrical Certification by ERA Class B Permit is a must
Proficiency in Oral and written English
Experience Required:
10 years of experience in Oil & Gas industry power generation and mining industries.
MS office good experience.
HV MV and Power plant distribution experience.
Experience with transformers switchgear MCCs UPS systems generators battery systems and
protection relays
Experience with CMMS (Maximo SAP etc.) and maintenance reporting
All candidates who meet the criteria outlined above are encouraged to apply under the job vacancy QSSU-EACOP-SCET- SENIOR (LV/HV) CERTIFIED ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Note:
The deadline for applications is not later than 08:00 am Wednesday10th June 2026
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.
Required Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Professional experience: Bachelors degree in Social Sciences/Humanities Business Administration or any other related discipline. A related Masters degree will be an added advantage. Minimum 08 (eight) years of relevant professional experience in extractive industries including considerable experience in developing economies and international organizations. Good track record of working experience with lender financed projects including IFC & Equator Principles IV East Africa experience required Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and in a multi-cultural business setting. Experience and ability to effectively lead a team (mentoring delegation and motivation techniques); Analytical and stakeholder engagement skills. Technical competencies: Knowledge of CSO/NGO engagement human rights and legal and PIIM. Knowledge of International Human Rights Standards especially the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights the UN Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and IFC Performance Standards. Behavioral competencies: Ability to work in a multi-cultural business setting. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Fluent in English (speaking writing) All candidates who meet the criteria outlined above are encouraged to apply under the job vacancy QSSU-EACOP-HRPM-HUMAN RIGHTS & PIIM (PROJECT INDUCED IN-MIGRATION) MANAGER Note: The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm Tuesday20th May 2025 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.
