British Embassy recruits an Electrician

The British Embassy (Dakar) hiring Electrician.

Main Purpose of Job

To carry out electrical installation, inspect, isolate, troubleshoot and repair electrical malfunctions using various test instruments; maintain and repair fire, alarm, test electrical equipment for safety and efficiency to BS7671:2008

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, maintain repair and overhaul electromechanical and solid state electrical equipment, using a variety of electrical test equipment, meters, powered and non-powered tools and equipment.
• Carry out electrical work in residential, office and workshop buildings, including consumer unit changes, electrical rewires, wiring upgrades, minor works repairs and fault finding,
• Install new electrical and electronic equipment and electrical wiring according to Wiring Regulations and FCDO electrical standards.
• Carry out periodic inspection, testing, and completing of the necessary test certification in accordance with FCDO Regulations. Also to complete other electrical certification where required.
• To undertake testing of all portable and fixed electrical equipment (PAT Testing).
• Carry out and complete all works to high quality, in a competent manner
•  Maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems for Project facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoots repairs and maintains electrical distribution systems including electric motors, electric.
• Ensures compound/residence fire alarms and emergency electrical systems are operational; performs certification testing on alarm system.
• Comply with and practice proper equipment clearance procedures.
• Perform all work in compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety and environment regulations.
• Supervise maintenance of stand by generators keep records on log books.
• Assist Estates manager to Prepare orders of supplies electrical materials.
• Liaise with Eth. Electric Power Company as required.
• To carry out any other tasks or instructions given by the line manager.
• Monitors work done by outside contractors for adherence to FCDO Requirements and reports back to line manager/ TWS.
• Work safely and cooperatively with co-workers and the public.
• Lead a work party in performing maintenance or repair work.
• To liaise with other staff and contractors as necessary to ensure the timely completion of works within agreed contract.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• Baccalaureate level with a Certificate in Electricity with proven working experience
• Language Proficiency : French and English

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

• Technical skills in civil works
• Driving Licence

Required competencies  

• Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace, Engaging Internationally

Application deadline: 3 February 2021