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Automated Meter Reading Analyst at Umeme Limited - Uganda
Position Title : Automated Meter Reading Analyst, Jobs in Uganda,
Reporting: to Automated Meter Reading Centre Manager
Organisation:Umeme Limited
Primary Location: Kampala,Uganda
Experience : 1-2 years
Job Type : Full Time
Brief Company Profile:
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.
As a responsible employer Umeme is committed to providing competitive
employment terms to its employees in addition to providing safe and reliable
electricity improving customer service, minimizing energy losses and operating
in a cost effective manner. To help in achieving these goals Umeme is looking
to recruit individuals with high integrity, dedication and commitment to fill
the positions above in the Operations department.
Job Purpose:
To obtain metering and alarm data from all AMR meters, process and analyze
the data and make appropriate recommendations.
Required Key responsibilities:
• Collect AMR data and identify consumption trends, validate the quality of
metering and alarm data collected, single out any anomalies to be resolved.
• Use the collected data to profile customers by category and activity as
well as develop a foundational database to support analytics.
• Compare profiles of customers flagged by the system with body of normal
profile to identify anomalous behavior.
• Provide analytical data to support investigation and prosecution of power
theft.
• Perform statistical trend analysis to support loss reduction.
• Ensure adherence to the company billing schedule through prompt and
correct monthly reading of all meters.
• Report and manage AMR metering and communications faults and coordinate
with relevant teams to ensure they are quickly resolved.
• Develop and maintain an up to date AMR meter database with all necessary
details such as meter number, geographical coordinates, tariff code et cetera.
• Preparation of relevant daily, weekly and monthly reports on the
activities in the AMR center and performance of the AMR system.
• Work with AMR field teams and other parties to set up newly installed
meters onto the AMR center and performance of the AMR system.
• Work with AMR field teams and other parties to set up newly installed
meters onto the AMR system as well as resolve any anomalies detected in a
timely manner.
• Participate in building capacity and knowledge share on AMR for other
company staff members.
• Undertake any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the
supervisor.
Required Qualifications, Competencies and Attributes:
Bachelor of Statistics, B.Sc. Electrical Engineering or B.Sc.
Telecommunications with 1-2 years meter reading experience in automated meter
reading system (AMR) as an added advantage.
Proficiency in MS Office with Experience in power systems network control
and operations. Excellent analytical skills and ability to handle large sets of
metering data.
Mode of Application:
If you believe you are the right candidate, please send your application
and CV clearly detailing your suitability for the position in terms of required
qualifications and experience to recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug
by Tuesday, 22nd April, 2014, 17:00
