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  • Posted: Oct 25, 2022
    Deadline: Not specified
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    The Embassy of the United States of America to Kenya, located in Nairobi, is home to the diplomatic mission of the United States to the Republic of Kenya. The embassy opened in central Nairobi on 2 March 1964, when the United States established diplomatic relations with Kenya.


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    Electrical Maintenance Worker

    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).

    Qualifications and Evaluations

    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.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Embassy of The United States on erajobs.state.gov to apply

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