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Applications are invited from qualified Ugandans to fill the following
positions in the Administrative Services Department, Bank of Uganda;Jobs in Uganda,
Position Title:Mechanical Engineering Technician
Supervises:Head Services and Maintanance Section
Rank: Clerk
Organization:Bank of Uganda,
Primary Location:Kampala,Uganda
Job Type : Full-time Employment
Closing date: Monday 14th July 2014, 5:00pm
Brief Company Profile:
BOU employs more than 900 staff members and currently maintains five
Regional Branches and four Currency Centres. We are looking for people who are
willing to make a difference. If you are well qualified to promote change and
can demonstrate competences in relevant areas of the Central Bank, we encourage
you to apply.
Purpose:
To provide skilled work in the installation, repair, operation, and
maintenance of Bank Generators, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration and General
Mechanical Engineering works.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Required:
Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to:
· Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on all the
generators of the Bank, Air Conditioning Plants and Refrigeration system, and
General Mechanical works.
· Assess maintenance needs of generators, parts replacement requirements and
make appropriate recommendations.
· Carry out routine checks on generators and air conditioning plant and
equipment, and review performance.
· Carry out verification of works done by maintenance service providers on
the Bank plant and equipment
· Evaluate maintenance costs viz a viz value for money
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
§ Coordinate and ensure preventive maintenance and repair on the following
systems:
· Bank Generators.
· Air Conditioning and Refrigeration system.
· Regularly check and log the condition and status of the Bank generators,
Air Conditioning systems and General Mechanics.
· Provide timely information to the Bank on the performance assessment of
the service providers.
· Supervise the service contractors and submit reports thereof.
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§ Trouble-shoot and diagnose problems and perform maintenance on equipment
under his/her jurisdiction.
§ Make recommendations to replace equipment if expected cost to repair
exceeds possible replacement cost. Minor installation decisions may be made if
incumbent determines more efficient service could be provided. Maintains
certain job worksheets detailing nature of assignment, parts utilized, time
expended and type of work performed.
§ Must collect data for reports.
§ Ensure error free information. Effect of errors could result in longer
down-time on equipment, probable delay in bank critical mission activities or
other projects and possibly result in higher repair costs.
EXPECTED OUTPUT:
· Cost effective and efficient operation of the mechanical equipment of the
Bank.
· Efficient and effective well maintained Mechanical systems.
· Smoothly running and operational Bank generators.
· Timely verification of maintenance needs of Bank Generators.
· Well functioning Air Conditioning and Refrigeration systems.
· Submission of performance monthly reports.
· Well maintained safety standards in the operation of mechanical equipment.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
· An Advanced (Higher) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with hands on
experience.
Experience
· At least 5 years practical relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering.
Age: · 32-35 years.
Skills and Competencies
· Strong organisational and communication skills and ability to make quick
decisions.
· Good team player in a diverse environment.
· Problem sensitivity and problem solving skills.
· Work and Activity scheduling skills.
· Coordinating and monitoring skills.
· Should be ready to work beyond normal call of duty.
· Task and team centered qualities.
· Self supervised and motivated .
· Ambitious for self development.
· Computer literate.
CLASSIFICATION OF POSITION
· Nature of work: Mechanical work
· Decision Making: Have powers to financially commit the Bank in case
of emergency repairs to a limit of one quarter of the section unit imprest in
consultation with Services maintenance Engineer.
· Interacts with: Asst/Deputy Director Engineering Services.
Asst/Deputy Director General Administration.
Services Maintenance Engineer.
Procurement and Disposal Department.
Mode of Application:
Application letters must be accompanied by:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Candidates MUST use this BoU Curriculum Vitae to send their Curriculum Vitae .
Candidates that use a Curriculum Vitae Format other than the standard BoU
Curriculum Vitae format shall be disqualified.
Copies of academic
qualifications, testimonials and professional training certificates.
Names and contacts of three
referees.
Applications should be delivered to the Bank of Uganda Headquarters, Plot
37/45 Kampala Road and should be addressed to:
The Director,
Human Resource Department,
Bank of Uganda,
P.O Box 7120,
Kampala
To reach NOT later than Monday 14th July 2014, 5:00pm
