IGCP Field Engineer Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs

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IGCP Field Engineer Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

IGCP Uganda looking for “Field Engineer”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before March 18, 2024.

IGCP was formed in 1991 to address the long-term conservation of the mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) and its regional afromontane forest habitat in the Virunga Bwindi Landscape. Our aim has been to work together as a single gorilla conservation program in order to expand and consolidate the successes of the Mountain Gorilla Project and other initiatives at a regional level.

The IGCP has published a job vacancy announcement on March 05, 2024 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Field Engineer to be based in Soroti and Arua, Uganda.

IGCP Job Vacancy 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

Undertaking Site visit for pre-feasibility and Feasibility site information collection and analysis, designing irrigation systems to suite client needs
Contacting clients to set preferred dates and installing the products within the set timelines.
Lead and participate in the installation of solar panels, pumps, controllers, and associated irrigation equipment at client sites.
Perform system commissioning, including testing, calibration, and configuration of components to ensure optimal performance.
Conduct routine maintenance checks and inspections on installed systems to identify and address any issues promptly while reporting emerging issues during after-sales as soon as they emerge and working closely with the after-sales department to ensure quick resolution of after-sale issues.
Diagnose and resolve technical problems related to solar panels, pumps, sensors, and irrigation controls both remotely and on-site.
Ensure all installations meet company standards, industry regulations, and client requirements.
Maintain accurate records of installation, maintenance activities, and site reports, including guiding clients through contract and warranty card completion
Provide training to clients and end-users on system operation, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting techniques.
Adhere to safety protocols and regulations during all field activities to prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of yourself and others.
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to coordinate project schedules, resolve issues, and optimize system performance.
Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and performance enhancement in collaboration with the engineering and project management teams.
Proper time management to ensure all projects assigned are achieved within the timelines set
Mentoring and in-field training of new engineers
Complete a minimum of 2 technical tasks in a day, achieving a mean Turn Around Time of under 2 days for jobs done and app adherence of 100% of all the jobs done.

Position in Organization:

Level: Entry
Deadline: 2024-03-18 12:46:46
Posted: 23 hours ago
Position: Field Engineer (2 positions)
Reporting to: Engineering Team Lead
Location: Soroti and Arua
Role type: Full Time

Qualification:

Degree/ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or any other related field with specialization in Agricultural equipment is an added advantage
2+ years of experience with solar grid pump systems and irrigation systems management. Experience in installing drip irrigation systems will be an added advantage.
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and with strong execution skills especially installation, after sales and conducting surveys
Good communication skills both written and spoken with the ability to interact freely with customers of different levels and backgrounds.
An independent thinker who is able to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
In-depth knowledge of the industry and current trends adaptable for SunCulture
Be organized and be an expert in time management
An agile trainer capable of training and being trained and be very resilient and flexible
Strong computer skills in, GSuite, Microsoft Office, database management experience in CAD or other project design software is a plus
Able to work in a dynamic environment with immense pressure and meet deadlines
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to plan, be organized, and meet deadlines
Proactive, collaborative, organized, curious, problem solver with a “can-do” attitude.