UPS Engineer Electrical at Bureau Veritas Tanzania

Position: UPS Engineer – Electrical

Nationality: Tanzanians and Uganda nationals only

Location: Tanzania or Uganda (Site-based)

Contract Duration: 18 Months

About Us

Your career is about more than building a resume it’s a chance to #LeaveYourMark. Guaranteeing quality, ensuring health and safety, mitigating risks and improving performance, as well as environmental protection and social responsibility…this is what Bureau Veritas is about. Join an inclusive, flexible and diverse company where you can thrive while positively contributing to transforming the world in which we live.

Position Summary

The UPS Engineer will be responsible for the installation, configuration, testing, and com- missioning of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems within substations and control facilities along the route. The role ensures all UPS systems are implemented according to client quality and reliability standards to guarantee continuous power for critical loads, protection relays, control systems, and communication infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise installation and perform configuration of UPS systems and associated battery banks.
• Conduct functional testing of UPS systems including backup switching, autonomy time validation, and alarm simulation.
• Ensure UPS sizing, grounding, and ventilation comply with project specifications and manufacturer guidelines.
• Coordinate UPS integration with AC/DC distribution boards and critical control panels.
• Verify all incoming and outgoing wiring, including bypass switches, fuses, and monitoring signals.
• Support commissioning of DC power systems, including battery chargers and load- sharing arrangements.
• Monitor battery health and perform load bank testing as required.
• Document UPS test reports, redlines, and handover packages in accordance with Schneider Electric QA/QC standards.
• Interface with ECS, SCADA, and protection engineers to ensure backup power continuity for critical equipment.
• Provide troubleshooting and resolution support during energization, handover, and early operation phases.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Years Of Experience

• Minimum 4–6 years of hands-on experience working with UPS systems in industrial or utility-scale environments.

Industry Exposure

• Experience with UPS implementation in oil & gas, energy, or critical infrastructure sectors.

Technical Tool/Software Proficiency

• Familiarity with UPS system monitoring tools
• Microsoft Office Suite for reporting and documentation
• Test instruments for battery and inverter checks

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of single-phase and three-phase UPS systems (online/double- conversion types).
• Knowledge of battery types (VRLA, Ni-Cd) and battery maintenance procedures.
• Familiarity with load segregation strategies, redundancy (N+1), and transfer switch logic.
• Ability to interpret UPS wiring schematics, technical datasheets, and layout drawings.
• Understanding of system integration with control and automation systems.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and detail-oriented with a focus on continuity of critical power.
• Able to coordinate across disciplines including electrical, control, and QA/QC teams.
• Proactive in identifying power risk points and failure scenarios.
• Clear communicator with strong documentation and reporting habits.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Experience with Schneider Electric UPS systems or equivalent OEM platforms.
• Familiarity with DC system coordination and battery monitoring software.
• Fluency in English; Swahili or French is a plus.

Performance Measurement(KPIs)

• UPS systems commissioned on schedule
• Backup runtime verification and test pass rate
• NCRs and punch list items related to UPS performance
• Battery and inverter system reliability during commissioning
• Quality of documentation and handover readiness

Bureau Veritas is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.