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Position: MV Cable Jointer – 33kV to 6.6kV Termination Technician

Nationality: Tanzanians and Uganda nationals only

Location: Tanzania or Uganda (Site-based)

Contract Duration: 2–6 Weeks per Site

 

 

About Us:

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Position Summary

The MV Cable Jointer is a vendor-trained or certified field technician responsible for executing high-quality terminations and joints on XLPE-insulated MV cables (from 33kV down to 6.6kV). The role ensures all termination works meet OEM guidelines, safety standards, and Schneider Electric’s quality control procedures, especially for critical loads such as motors, transformers, switchgear, and RMUs.

Key Responsibilities

Perform MV cable terminations and joints on 33kV, 22kV, 11kV, and 6.6kV XLPE cables at GIS panels, RMUs, MV switchboards, motor control panels, and transformer bushings. Prepare cable ends with precision stripping, insulation handling, screen removal, and surface cleaning in strict accordance with manufacturer instructions. Install heat-shrink, cold-shrink, or pre-molded joint kits with full compliance to OEM specifications. Ensure bonding and earthing integrity of screens, armor, and link boxes per grounding scheme. Use crimping tools, torque tools, and cable prep kits to maintain mechanical and electrical performance standards. Maintain clean and controlled work environments to avoid contamination during critical cable prep and assembly. Work closely with QA/QC inspectors during insulation resistance, sheath, and VLF tests. Report cable damage, improper storage, or kit deficiencies before installation begins. Accurately fill out jointing certificates, daily work logs, and redline cable layouts.

 

Qualifications & Experience

Education

 

Technical diploma or vocational certification in Electrical Installation or HV/MV Jointing.

Certifications

 

Certified MV cable jointer by recognized OEMs (e.g., Nexans, Prysmian, Pfisterer, 3M, TE Connectivity). Authorization level for 33kV joints and terminations required.

Years of Experience

 

Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in MV cable jointing and termination, with exposure to multiple voltage levels (33kV to 6.6kV).

Industry Exposure

 

Utility, oil & gas, infrastructure, or industrial projects involving MV reticulation and switchgear terminations.

 

Technical Skills

Proficient in all aspects of MV cable prep, insulation handling, and termination sequencing. Able to execute multiple jointing technologies (heat-shrink, cold-shrink, resin-based, and pre-molded). Skilled in reading cable schedules, termination diagrams, and kit-specific installation guides. Familiar with relevant standards (IEC 60502-4, IEEE 404). Awareness of safety protocols for MV energized systems and confined trench/gallery environments.

 

Personal Attributes

Precision-driven and patient in manual, high-stakes fieldwork. Strong commitment to workplace safety, PPE, and electrical isolation procedures. Reliable and accountable in documentation and testing handover support. Physically fit and able to work in trenches, cable vaults, and elevated positions if needed. Team-oriented but able to work independently under limited supervision.

 

Preferred Additional Qualifications

Experience working alongside Schneider Electric or within similar multinational EPC project environments. Multilingual communication ability (English required; Swahili is a plus). Familiarity with cable fault finding, sheath fault location, and VLF support is an advantage.

Performance Measurement (KPIs)

First-time quality of cable terminations and joints (zero retests or failures) Number of joints completed per schedule milestone Cleanliness and preparation compliance per QA/QC inspections Documentation accuracy (jointing reports, redlines, certifications) No safety incidents or PPE non-compliance during MV work

 

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