True North Consult Seeks Senior Certified Electrical Technician in Kampala

True North Consult Ltd, a boutique HR Consultancy Firm, has announced a job vacancy for a Senior Certified Electrical Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for electrical maintenance activities in defined perimeters, including the Marine tanker loading terminal, marine terminal site, pressure reduction stations, solar farm, and main line block valve stations. The technician will report to the Electrical Engineer and may be required to travel to remote sites.

The Senior Certified Electrical Technician will be in charge of monitoring day-to-day operations and maintenance of standby generators, UPS, BESS, grid supply, and solar systems for the crude oil pipeline facility. They will also assist in monitoring, troubleshooting, and diagnosis of complex electrical systems, including MV and LV switchgears, VFD, 3-phase motors, and controls. Additionally, the technician will execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure optimization of equipment efficiency and availability.

The ideal candidate should have a Higher Diploma or Full Technician certificate in electrical engineering or a similar field, with a recognized license for electrical certification by ERA and a Class B permit. They should have at least 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, power generation, and mining industries, with experience in HV, MV, and power plant distribution. The candidate should also be proficient in MS Office and have experience with CMMS and maintenance reporting.

The Senior Certified Electrical Technician will be responsible for ensuring high standards of housekeeping and safe work practices in and around the work areas. They will promote and implement company safety, health, and environment policies and ensure that maintenance activities are performed in strict compliance with company safety rules and operating procedures. The technician will also participate in maintenance campaign activities and prepare daily and weekly maintenance reports.

True North Consult Ltd operates in various sectors and industries across East Africa, with operational offices in Kampala, Nairobi, and Kigali. The company offers bespoke HR solutions to selected clients. The Senior Certified Electrical Technician will be based in Kampala and will work under the direct site authority of the Maintenance Superintendent.

The job vacancy was posted on The Ugandan Jobline, a platform that provides job listings in Uganda. Interested candidates can apply by submitting their cover letter and CV to the specified email address by October 6, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The successful candidate will have experience with transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems, generators, battery systems, and protection relays. They will also have experience with CMMS and maintenance reporting. The Senior Certified Electrical Technician will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation of electrical systems in the crude oil pipeline facility.

Key points

• The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, power generation, and mining industries.
• The Senior Certified Electrical Technician will be responsible for ensuring high standards of housekeeping and safe work practices in and around the work areas.
• Interested candidates can apply by submitting their cover letter and CV to the specified email address by October 6, 2026.