Electrical Maintenance Worker

2 months ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya U.S. Embassy to Kenya Full time
The U.S. Embassy to Kenya opened in 1964. Through sixteen Ambassadors since then, the Embassy has enriched the ties between the American and Kenyan people and served the needs of Americans in and around this East African hub

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Working in the Facility Management section of the Embassy, the Electrical Maintenance Worker carries out scheduled and unscheduled electrical preventive maintenance and repair work to all mission buildings and facilities including residential owned and leased properties.


MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operation (50% of time)

Repairs malfunctioning electrical systems and ensures that all tasks are completed in accordance with applicable codes and manufacturers' recommendations.

Plans the layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, including drawing preliminary sketches and making cost estimates for materials and services.

Monitors and inspects generator equipment to detect problems; controls generator output; installs standby generators and ensures operational condition in emergencies.

Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures

Responds to emergency calls during off-duty hours when critical systems stop functioning or when there is an imminent threat to the safety of personnel or structural integrity.

Assists in developing and executing testing and inspection checklists to ensure quality work by contractors and staff.
Contributes to the safety program managed by the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (FM).

Maintenance (40% of time)

Performs preventive maintenance by inspecting, adjusting, and troubleshooting electrical systems to ensure reliable operation and uninterrupted electrical current to critical facilities.

Inspects electrical systems and equipment to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with the reporting requirements of the Overseas Buildings Operations Annual Facility Condition Survey and Annual Inspection Summary.

Tests electrical systems and circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes to ensure compatibility and safety.

Logistics (10% of time)

Records and compiles operational data, completing and maintaining forms, logs, and reports.
Assists in preparing documents for maintenance, repair and renovation, including soliciting and monitoring contractors.
Escorts local contractors at post facilities when required.


Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment and components experience as an electrical apprentice or installer is required.


JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Maintenance and repair of power and lighting circuits associated with switchboards and control gear in single-phase and polyphase systems.

Minor component replacement and repairs of motors, generators, controls, and recording instruments.

Electrical testing procedures in circuitry and control devices to monitor, diagnose faults, determine continuity, insulation resistance, impedance and capacity levels, all in accordance with US and host country regulations.

Reading and working from engineering drawings, specifications, electrical schematics, control circuits and material list

Education

Requirements:

Completion of Secondary School is required and/or completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with a concentration in electrical principles and applications is required.


Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:
English level II (Limited knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
Kiswahili level III (Good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Communication and interpersonal skills to answer queries from end-users.
Ability to work as part of a team, work under pressure and a tight schedule.
A flexible approach to work shifts and answer emergency calls at all hours.
A valid driver's license with at least five years of driving experience is required.

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