Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Future Options Consulting Ltd, on behalf of its client, Kalangala Infrastructure Services Ltd (KIS), a mixed-utility infrastructure company in Uganda wishes to recruit a Network Operations & Maintenance Engineer. This position is based in Kalangala District, Bugala Island.

Responsibilities or duties

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To oversee, manage, and optimize the performance of electrical infrastructure, including power distribution, and renewable energy systems, ensuring efficient, safe, and reliable operations. This role serves as the second-in-command in the Power department and supports policy development, system compliance, and cross-departmental collaboration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Grid Operations & Maintenance

• Monitor and manage grid performance to ensure stable and reliable power supply.
• Implement and oversee preventive maintenance schedules for grid infrastructure, including transformers, substations, and switchgear.
• Respond promptly to faults, outages, and grid anomalies, ensuring minimum downtime.
• Coordinate grid load balancing, voltage regulation, and switching programs in collaboration with sector players (e.g., UETCL, UEDCL).

2. Solar Power Plant Operations

• Oversee the operations of the Solar PV power plant to ensure maximum energy output and efficiency.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance for solar equipment, including inverters, panels, and monitoring systems.
• Utilize SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and other monitoring tools to power system performance and resolve issues proactively.

3. Performance Optimizations

• Collect and analyze performance metrics to identify inefficiencies or bottlenecks in operations.
• Propose and implement solutions to enhance system reliability and reduce operational costs.
• Track energy losses (technical and commercial) and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Network assets digitization is done to standard.
• Actively plan for the grid assets and line extensions.

4. Policy & Compliance

• Ensure operations meet national safety codes, regulatory standards, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies for electrical operations.
• Draft detailed reports on safety incidents and operational challenges, as well as recommended improvements for management review.

5. Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide technical guidance and support to technicians and operators, fostering professional growth and skill development.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex system issues and coordinate with cross-functional teams for resolution.
• Identify skill gaps in the team and coordinate training initiatives with the head of electrical services.

6. Cross Departmental Support

• Collaborate with the ferry services and water services departments to maintain and repair electrical systems integral to their operations.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules for electrical systems on ferries and water supply installations.

7. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare regular performance reports, including KPIs, downtime metrics, and maintenance schedules, for the head of power services.
• Maintain accurate records of grid operations, solar plant performance, and maintenance activities.
• Lead response teams during power outages or emergencies to restore operations promptly.
• Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies, ensuring business continuity.

8. Emergency Response & Risk Management

• Lead response teams during power outages or emergencies to restore operations promptly.
• Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies, ensuring business continuity.

9. Innovation & Technology Integration

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve system efficiency and sustainability.
• Support the integration of renewable energy solutions into the existing infrastructure.

10. Other Duties

• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Knowledge, skills and competences

• In-depth knowledge of grid operations, power generation systems, and renewable energy solutions.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage field operations efficiently.
• Ability to analyze system data and recommend actionable improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for reporting, team coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong focus on accuracy and precision in operations and reporting.
• Collaborative mindset for working across departments.

Experience needed

Six (6) years’ experience with two (2) years in a supervisory role.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Number of vacancies: 1

Industry: Public sector

• Monitor and manage grid performance to ensure stable and reliable power supply.
• Implement and oversee preventive maintenance schedules for grid infrastructure, including transformers, substations, and switchgear.
• Respond promptly to faults, outages, and grid anomalies, ensuring minimum downtime.
• Coordinate grid load balancing, voltage regulation, and switching programs in collaboration with sector players (e.g., UETCL, UEDCL).
• Oversee the operations of the Solar PV power plant to ensure maximum energy output and efficiency.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance for solar equipment, including inverters, panels, and monitoring systems.
• Utilize SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and other monitoring tools to power system performance and resolve issues proactively.
• Collect and analyze performance metrics to identify inefficiencies or bottlenecks in operations.
• Propose and implement solutions to enhance system reliability and reduce operational costs.
• Track energy losses (technical and commercial) and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Network assets digitization is done to standard.
• Actively plan for the grid assets and line extensions.
• Ensure operations meet national safety codes, regulatory standards, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies for electrical operations.
• Draft detailed reports on safety incidents and operational challenges, as well as recommended improvements for management review.
• Provide technical guidance and support to technicians and operators, fostering professional growth and skill development.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex system issues and coordinate with cross-functional teams for resolution.
• Identify skill gaps in the team and coordinate training initiatives with the head of electrical services.
• Collaborate with the ferry services and water services departments to maintain and repair electrical systems integral to their operations.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules for electrical systems on ferries and water supply installations.
• Prepare regular performance reports, including KPIs, downtime metrics, and maintenance schedules, for the head of power services.
• Maintain accurate records of grid operations, solar plant performance, and maintenance activities.
• Lead response teams during power outages or emergencies to restore operations promptly.
• Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies, ensuring business continuity.
• Lead response teams during power outages or emergencies to restore operations promptly.
• Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies, ensuring business continuity.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve system efficiency and sustainability.
• Support the integration of renewable energy solutions into the existing infrastructure.
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the Supervisor

• In-depth knowledge of grid operations, power generation systems, and renewable energy solutions.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage field operations efficiently.
• Ability to analyze system data and recommend actionable improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for reporting, team coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong focus on accuracy and precision in operations and reporting.
• Collaborative mindset for working across departments.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, renewable energy engineering, or a related field.