Graduate Trainee-Substation Maintenance
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
UEDCL
Category: GRADUATE TRAINING
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist in routine inspection and cleaning of substation equipment (e.g., transformers, circuit breakers, isolators).
• Shadow technicians and engineers during preventive maintenance tasks.
• Observe fault diagnosis procedures and assist with basic tasks such as reading test equipment.
• Help document symptoms of faults or performance anomalies in substation systems.
• Learn and follow electrical safety standards, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and PPE usage.
• Participate in daily toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Learn how to use tools, instruments, and maintenance management systems.
• Attend internal training programs on substation components and testing practices.
• Record activities in a trainee logbook including site visits, tasks participated in, and learnings gained.
• Assist in updating maintenance records and organizing test reports.
• Work closely with technicians, engineers, and supervisors to support ongoing maintenance schedules.
• Attend departmental meetings and contribute where appropriate.
• Expected Output
• Demonstrated understanding of substation equipment and maintenance principles.
• Active participation in scheduled inspections and maintenance exercises.
• Adherence to safety and compliance requirements.
• Accurate and timely trainee reports detailing learning progress and exposure.
• Improved knowledge and readiness for more advanced engineering responsibilities.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Academic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a closely related field.
• Must have graduated within the lastthree (3) yearsfrom a recognized institution
• Experience
• No professional experience required.
• Competencies
• Basic understanding of power systems and electrical distribution principles.
• Willingness to work in outdoor and high-voltage environments.
• Eagerness to learn, with strong attention to detail and safety.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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