Role Specification & Details
About Avanti Energy
Avanti Energy is an established and forward-looking organization operating within Uganda's engineering & construction sector. Recognized for its dedication to operational excellence, integrity, and stakeholder value, the organization fosters an empowering work environment with a mission to deliver sustainable impact, professional growth, and service excellence nationwide.
About This Role / Role Overview
The Electrical Assistant is a core operational position at Avanti Energy, responsible for executing strategic responsibilities, maintaining high quality standards, and driving organizational success in Kampala. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement industry best practices, and contribute directly to the long-term mission and growth objectives of Avanti Energy.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- •Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on machinery, electrical installations, and technical equipment for Avanti Energy.
- •Diagnose mechanical, electrical, or structural faults and execute timely, safe repairs to minimize operational downtime in Kampala.
- •Maintain thorough equipment logbooks, maintenance histories, calibration records, and spare parts inventory usage.
- •Enforce strict occupational health and safety (OHS) protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance, and risk assessments.
- •Conduct regular safety inspections on power distribution systems, backup generators, and facility plumbing networks.
- •Collaborate with plant engineers and facility managers to plan major overhauls, equipment commissioning, and capital upgrades.
- •Review technical blueprints, wiring schematics, and manufacturer service manuals to guide complex repairs.
- •Supervise subcontracted maintenance technicians and inspect completed works for compliance with Ugandan engineering standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
- ✓Degree or Higher Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or specialized Technical Craft Certificate.
- ✓At least 2 to 5 years of hands-on industrial, facility, or plant maintenance experience in Uganda.
- ✓Practical mastery in reading technical drawings, electrical circuit diagrams, and diagnostic fault-finding instruments.
- ✓Certifications in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) or specific equipment manufacturer accreditations are an advantage.
- ✓Physical stamina, strong mechanical aptitude, and ability to respond to emergency technical call-outs.
- ✓Registration with the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE) or ERB is an added advantage.
Key Skills & Competencies
Project CoordinationCommunicationUganda Operations
Verified vacancy originally published on 2026-11-06. Discovered via verified recruitment channels.