SOLLOMY AINOMUJUNI
Electrical Engineer
Kampala
Summary
Focused Electrical Engineer with a background in power systems and Automation and controls. In-depth understanding of operations and maintenance of power substations and power-delivery systems. Experienced in developing technical studies and investigations in renewable energy sources such as biomass,solar and hydro.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Part -Time Lecturer
Kyambogo University and International University of East Africa
Kampala
11.2019 - Current
- Business sector: Higher Institution of learning
- Teaching and Supervising project areas related to power systems, Electrical Machines and drives, and renewable energy as allocated by the Head of department
- Guiding and Coordinating students carrying out project work
- Teaching, marking exam papers and submitting marks on time
- Contributing to the development of Teaching materials and maintaining records to monitor student progress and attendance
Substation Engineer
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company limited
Kampala
01.2017 - Current
- Business sector: Transmission of High voltage power across Uganda and neighboring countries (High voltage 66kV-400kV)
- Commissioning and testing of new equipment installed by contractors in the substations like relays, Generators, DC power supplies, Rectifiers, Fire suppression systems, Remote Terminal Units( RTU's) and other associated switchgear
- Analyzing and documenting test results to comply with industry standards.
- Conducting projects and performance presentations to clients and company executives.
- Evaluating and identifying opportunities to improve performance of power transmission systems.
- Developing and implementing preventive maintenance and operational procedures for electrical systems.
- Establishing and maintaining effective communication with clients and contractors.
- Utilizing various electrical tools and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems.
- Monitoring installations and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements.
- Preparing detailed status reports on the switchgear and other components in the substations.
Substation Operator
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company limited
Kampala
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements.
- Utilized various electrical tools and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems.
- Coordinated and handled operational switching, and Power system shutdowns.
- Coordinated with control centre in carrying out switching on the power line.
- Ensured proper functionality of all Power substation equipment, auxiliaries and supports.
- Handled minor troubleshooting, repairs and fault clearances in the substation.
- Reported all switchgear/equipment malfunctions to concerned Authorities.
- Ensured safety while working and operating on any substation equipment.
Planning Technician
Umeme limited
08.2012 - 02.2013
- Business sector: Electricity distribution (Medium Voltage 33kV and below)
- Assessed existing networks to determine need for system improvements, outlined material requirements and costed the Power lines for improvement
- Determined Technical and non-Technical losses on the power system and designed a system for losses reduction
- Performed network updates and scopes for Low voltage system Improvements
- Ensured that the network connectivity was captured correctly through snapping.
Supervisor
Ferdsult Engineering Services limited
Kampala
03.2007 - 07.2012
- Business sector: Power line construction and Electricity distribution
- Supervised power line constructions, commissioned and ensured that all new customers were connected on a first come first serve basis (FIFO)
- Installed and ensured that all new connections were metered according to their load that is single phase and three phase
- Spearheaded the Prepaid system of billing by removing the old metering system and installed the prepaid meters including sensitizing the customers on how to use the prepaid system of billing
- Operated and maintained the low voltage power lines and identified areas for possible expansion of the power line
- Submitted monthly reports on power outages, power purchases, Technical and non- Technical losses for stakeholders like Rural Electrification Agency and Electricity Regulatory Authority.
- Received territory targets from Head office, distributed them to individual staff and sections, and evaluated their performances at the end of the month
Education
Master of science - Renewable Energy
Makerere University
08.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor of science - Electrical engineering
Makerere University
Kampala 08.2012 - 06.2016
Higher Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Uganda Technical College
Bushenyi 01.2009 - 05.2011
Ordinary Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Uganda Polytechnic
07.2001 - 05.2003
Certificate in Project Monitoring and Evaluation -
Makerere University
Kampala 11.2018 - 12.2018
Certificate in Project Planning and Management - undefined
Makerere University
Skills
Learning Management Systems
Academic research
PowerPoint
Classroom lecturing
Presentations
Class management
Academic writing
Online lectures
Engineering abilities
Certification
Licensed by Uganda Institution of Profession Engineers(UIPE) as a graduate member - 8th November 2022
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
High Voltage Authorized person for voltages ranging from 66kV -132kV
03-2023
Licensed by Uganda Institution of Profession Engineers(UIPE) as a graduate member - 8th November 2022
11-2022
Part -Time Lecturer
Kyambogo University and International University of East Africa
11.2019 - Current
Certificate in Project Monitoring and Evaluation -
Makerere University
11.2018 - 12.2018
Master of science - Renewable Energy
Makerere University
08.2017 - 05.2021
Substation Engineer
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company limited
01.2017 - Current
Substation Operator
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company limited
01.2013 - 12.2016
Planning Technician
Umeme limited
08.2012 - 02.2013
Bachelor of science - Electrical engineering
Makerere University
08.2012 - 06.2016
Higher Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Uganda Technical College
01.2009 - 05.2011
Supervisor
Ferdsult Engineering Services limited
03.2007 - 07.2012
Ordinary Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Uganda Polytechnic
07.2001 - 05.2003
Certificate in Project Planning and Management - undefined
Makerere University