Vacancy title:
Principal Mechanical Engineer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Uganda Railways Corporation ( URC )

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 15 2025

Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 21 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

 JOB PURPOSE:

The Principal Mechanical Engineer – Operations is responsible for ensuring

the availability, reliability, and safety of rolling stock and related mechanical assets to support

efficient railway operations. This role entails strategic planning, operational execution, and

performance oversight of locomotive and rolling stock operations.

Principal Accountabilities and Key Deliverables

1. Promotes the Corporate Vision and Culture
   • Communicates and integrates the organization's Vision, Mission, Values, and ESG standards into all operations.
2. Strategic Planning and Policy Input
   • Contributes to departmental strategic and operational plans; aligns activities with corporate goals.
3. Budget Management and Cost Control
   • Prepares and monitors sectional budgets; implements cost-saving strategies.
4. Rolling Stock Operations Management
   • Ensures locomotives and rolling stock are available and fit for purpose.
5. Train Operation Efficiency
   • Coordinates with Command and Control; enforces schedule adherence and operational rules.
6. Accident Response & Investigation
   • Leads investigations into accidents and implements corrective actions.
7. Locomotive Load Management
   • Tests, assesses, and schedules locomotives based on capacity and efficiency.
8. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Oversight
   • Implements digital maintenance systems and ensures adherence to service schedules.
9. Spares and Inventory Control
   • Supervises procurement, tracks inventory levels, and monitors usage.
10. Staff Management and Deployment
    • Deploys staff effectively, oversees development, and ensures workforce readiness.
11. Fuel and Lubricant Efficiency
    • Monitors fuel usage, leads efficiency initiatives, and detects fuel fraud.
12. Asset Management and Emergency Readiness
    • Maintains cranes, forklifts, and recovery equipment in optimal condition.
13. Human Capital Development
    • Fosters team performance, succession planning, and HR development.
14. Environmental and Safety Compliance
    • Ensures compliance with environmental, health, and safety guidelines.
15. Innovation and Digitalization
    • Advocates for modern mechanical systems and technology adoption.
16. Ad-hoc Assignments and Reporting
    • Handles delegated tasks promptly and collaborates across departments.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Transportation Engineering is mandatory
• Registered Engineer with UIPE or equivalent
• Minimum of 8 years in mechanical engineering, at least 4 years in a senior role in rail or transport sector

• Must be below 50 years of age.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• - Strong leadership, supervisory, and mentoring capabilities
• - Demonstrated expertise in rolling stock management and locomotive systems
• - Familiarity with CMMS, IoT for mechanical asset management, and ERP platforms
• - Knowledge of ESG standards and environmental regulation compliance
• - Data analysis and report writing skills (MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
• - Strong decision-making ability and crisis management
• - Team building and interpersonal skills
• - Ability to thrive under pressure and manage cross-functional teams

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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