Automated Meter Reading Analysts Urgently Needed at Umeme Limited

Job Title:        Automated Meter Reading Analyst
Job Location:   Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    Umeme Limited
Reports to:     Automated Meter Reading Centre Manager

About Us:
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.

Job Overview:
The Umeme Automated Meter Reading Analyst will primarily obtain metering and alarm data from all AMR meters, process and analyze the data and make appropriate recommendations.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor of Statistics, B.Sc. Electrical Engineering or B.Sc. Telecommunications
• Possession of at least a year to two years’ meter reading experience in automated meter reading system (AMR) will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy skills i.e. 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.

Job Duties:

• Collect Automated Meter Reading (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.
• Offer analytical data to support investigation and prosecution of power theft.
• Conduct statistical trend analysis to support loss reduction.
• Ensure adherence and compliance 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.
• Responsible for the preparation of relevant daily, weekly and monthly reports on the activities in the AMR center and performance of the AMR system.
• Work closely 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.
• Actively participate in building capacity and knowledge share on AMR for other company staff members.
• Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Deadline Date: 22/04/2014

How to Apply:
Please send your applications clearly detailing your suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications and experience to:
Email: recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug .
Note: Please DO NOT send CVs. Please indicate your name and the job you are applying for in the subject line.