Electrical Technician at Xemay Enterprises Limited

Purpose of the role

• To design, install, supervise, test, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems and infrastructure for commercial, industrial, institutional, and ICT-related
• projects. The Electrical technician is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, energy- efficient, and compliant electrical installations that meet customer requirements, approved technical specifications, project budgets and applicable electrical standards and regulations

Key Job Accountabilities

Site Surveys and Technical Assessment

• Conduct site surveys to assess electrical requirements, existing installations and power availability.
• Inspect electrical distribution systems, wiring, switchgear, lighting, earthing and backup power infrastructure.
• Identify electrical capacity needs, installation constraints and safety risks.
• Assess power requirements for ICT, data centres, CCTV and other electronic systems.

Electrical Design and Engineering

• Develop electrical layouts, schematics, single-line diagrams and technical specifications.
• Design power distribution, lighting, earthing and protection systems.
• Calculate electrical loads, cable sizes, voltage drops and circuit protection requirements.
• Prepare BOQs, material schedules and cost estimates while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Electrical Installation and Implementation

• Supervise electrical installations, including wiring, cabling, conduits, distribution boards and switchgear.
• Install power outlets, lighting, circuit breakers and dedicated power supplies for ICT and security systems.
• Coordinate installation teams and ensure compliance with approved designs and safety standards.

Power Backup and Energy Systems

• Install, configure and maintain UPS systems, batteries, generators and power distribution units.
• Assess backup power requirements and support generator changeover and automatic transfer systems.
• Monitor backup power performance and recommend energy-efficient solutions and upgrades.

Testing and Commissioning

• Conduct electrical inspections and tests, including insulation, continuity and earth resistance testing.
• Test and commission electrical panels, UPS systems, generators and lighting installations.
• Identify and rectify faults before handover and prepare commissioning reports.

Maintenance and Technical Support

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical installations and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults, power interruptions and equipment failures.
• Recommend system improvements, repairs and upgrades to enhance reliability and safety.

Power Quality and Energy Efficiency

• Monitor power quality, voltage fluctuations, harmonics and phase balancing.
• Recommend solutions for energy efficiency, surge protection and power management.
• Ensure reliable power supply to critical ICT and electronic infrastructure.

Project Management and Coordination

• Coordinate electrical projects with ICT teams, contractors, suppliers and project managers.
• Support project planning, procurement, resource allocation and installation scheduling.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, quality and installation standards.

Technical Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare electrical drawings, load schedules, cable schedules and technical specifications.
• Maintain installation, inspection, testing and maintenance records.
• Prepare site reports, as-built drawings, commissioning reports and handover documents.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure electrical works comply with applicable engineering standards and safety regulations.
• Implement safe isolation procedures, LOTO and appropriate PPE requirements.
• Identify electrical hazards and ensure proper earthing, bonding and circuit protection.
• Ensure compliance with local electrical licensing and inspection requirements.
• Electrical projects completed within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Quality and accuracy of electrical installations against approved designs and specifications.
• Successful completion of electrical testing and commissioning on first submission.
• Compliance rate with applicable electrical safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Number of electrical installation defects, safety incidents and recurring faults.
• Response and resolution time for electrical maintenance and customer support requests.
• Reliability and availability of electrical and backup power systems.
• Completion rate of scheduled preventive maintenance activities.
• Accuracy and completeness of electrical drawings, load schedules, test reports and as-built documentation.
• Customer satisfaction with electrical installations and technical support.
• Effective management of electrical materials, tools, equipment and project resources.
• Improvements achieved in energy efficiency, power reliability and reduction of avoidable electrical failures.

Key Performance Indicators

Work experience & Technical Proficiency

• 2–4 years of experience in electrical engineering, installations, power distribution or electrical project implementation.
• Practical experience in electrical design, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance.
• Experience with distribution boards, switchgear, circuit breakers, cabling, lighting and power systems.
• Knowledge of UPS systems, generators, battery banks and backup power solutions.
• Experience in site surveys, load assessments, cable sizing and BOQ preparation.
• Ability to use electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Experience supporting ICT infrastructure, data centres, telecommunication or security systems is an added advantage.
• Experience supervising technicians, electricians and contractors.
• Ability to prepare electrical drawings, technical reports and commissioning documentation.