Electrician/Electrical Technician (Facilities and Operations) at Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa

Job Purpose:

Management of Electrical supply and distribution, switchgear and control systems involving maintenance, technical inspection, acceptance testing/handover and third party service supervision, spares requirement assessment, pre-purchase technical appraisal and annual equipment replacement plan.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation and updating of Electrical drawings during ongoing remodeling and renovations
• Coordination with BMS (Building Management System), BIM (Building Information Management), Solar heating and Security teams to ensure optimal functioning of all systems
• Provide technical support for electrical systems and equipment throughout the Aga Khan University as assigned including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance;
• Document control: Ensure all documentation pertaining to equipment, systems, maintenance schedules, tests and results, are available and according to department policy;
• Provide specific advisory/attendance to consultants and procurement teams on new applicable trends and compatibility of systems within AKU.
• Promptly respond to system/equipment Breakdown Maintenance (BDM) requests from user Departments as per policy;
• Liaison between AKU and service/maintenance contractors/teams
• Timely completion of Preventive Maintenance (PPM) for electrical system/equipment
• Liaison with user Departments for maintenance activities and report to supervisor on issues arising.
• Participate in electrical quality assurance and Control audits.
• Coordinate and/or participate in requests for special projects, such as new systems/equipment acquisition purchase planning, development of bid specifications, etc.
• Develop with electrical supervisor Preventative Maintenance schedules and guidelines;
• Develop systems/equipment safety and device-specific in-service education to other technicians     and  equipment users as necessary
• Perform incident investigation and system/equipment performance analysis as required.
• Develop or review emergency and safety plans related to the use and operation of electrical systems/equipment.

Qualifications and Skill required:

• Diploma in Electrical engineering or ongoing Degree in Electrical Engineering with evidence/confirmation from the institution of learning.
• Must be computer literate and well versed in MS packages (word, excel, PowerPoint, projects, Autocad, outlook, internet)
• At least two years of experience in a similar position. 
• “O” level certificate with a minimum of “C” grade or equivalent
• Competent in technical operation and maintenance of HV/LV distribution, switchgear and controls, Diesel generators, steam boilers, laundry, kitchen equipment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, high integrity and reliable;
• Very good analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to overcome performance barriers.
• Willingness to learn & teach 
• Ability to work long hours with minimal supervision, has initiative and is proactive
• Capacity to manage several tasks and requests simultaneously
• Good grooming and self-presentation.