Electrical Technician

6 days ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya U.S.A Embassy Kenya Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The USA embassy Kenya is a us government that seeks to offer services on behalf of the US government

JOB SUMMARY

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years' experience journey-level experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems, power generation and electrical distribution systems, grounding, and control circuitry. This experience should also include a minimum of two (2) years' work experience on similar sized equipment configurations and systems with an increased level of complex work requirements.Use and implementation of IBC standards, building, electrical, mechanical, and fire and life safety codes in the execution of projects.JOB KNOWLEDGE: The incumbent must know how to install circuits and electrical apparatuses, diagnose electrical problems in circuitry, make repairs that meet or exceed the standards of the IBC, and what constitutes proper preventive maintenance. Must know how to use diagnostic equipment and be able to analyze readings to determine what and where the electrical problem is located. Must know how to use safety equipment when working near energized equipment and parts. Must know how to read and interpret construction and as-built drawings, schematics, manufacturers shop drawings, and performance curve charts and graphs. Must have a thorough knowledge of ohms law and how to apply its formulas to circuit analysis. Must have a very good technical understanding of major building electrical systems, switchgear, , lighting and power outlets, equipment, and control wiring. Knowledge of reading technical documents, interpreting maintenance plans and technical literature is required and highly emphasized. General computer literacy is required in multiple applications (MS Office). Education Requirements:Completion of secondary school is required and completion of vocational training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with specialization in the electrical field is required. The incumbent will have completed courses of study covering the principles of AC and DC circuitry, power distribution, control wiring, circuit ampacity and safe wiring practices for office and residential buildings, use of diagnostic equipment and electrical meters, and commercial wiring standards including power generation and distribution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent reports directly to the Supervisory Building Engineer in the Facility Management Office. The position holder is employed as an Electrical Technician to accomplish skilled maintenance and repair work at the journeyman electrician level, to International Building Code (IBC) standards, throughout all facilities on the New Embassy Compound (NEC) to include office buildings, grounds, out buildings, ancillary structures, and residential owned/leased properties.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Multimedia, Film and video production, Graphic Design

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree



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