icipe seeks to recruit a Support Officer II (Senior Electrician) in the Facilities and Assets unit. This is a two-year contract, renewable subject to continued position needs, funding for the position, and performance of the staff member. This is a nationally recruited position. A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Overall Purpose of the Job
Carry out maintenance and repair of electrical systems, refrigeration, and Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems, and lab equipment in the institution in an efficient, safe, cost effective and timely manner.
Specific Duties
- Maintenance and repairs of the solar PV system, electrical systems, high voltage distribution, stand-by generators, and lighting installations within icipe campuses and field stations.
- Maintenance and repairs of refrigeration, HVAC, and lab equipment within icipe campuses and field stations.
- Monitor the performance of the solar PV system, and the other power supplies, profile energy
utilization and develop energy-saving plans. - Coordinate accurate daily data recordings for energy and generator meters.
- Prepare service maintenance plans for all electrical systems, refrigeration, solar PV systems and HVAC systems to ensure proper and safe operations.
- Put measures for immediate response to electrical faults and equipment breakdowns and have 24-hour cover for emergencies.
- Prepare a costed annual preventative maintenance schedule for the electrical and HVAC systems.
- Adhere to risk assessments and site safety orders.
- Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and ensure proper care, usage, and maintenance of equipment and tools assigned to the technicians.
- Any other tasks that may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements/Qualifications
- BSc or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical & Electronics, instrumentation Engineering from a recognized college.
- Ability & strong knowledge to execute the required technical work.
- Experience in planning, installation, and maintenance of Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) electrical systems
- Experience in planning, installation, and maintenance of solar PV systems.
- At least 5 years of relevant technical experience in a reputable organization.
- Experience in working for donor-funded organizations/projects a plus.
Reporting
This position reports to the Supervisor: Facilities and Assets Manager.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted up to 7th March 2025. Interested applicants should submit: (a) a confidential cover letter; (b) a detailed CV with names and addresses of 3 referees, including e-mail
addresses; and (c) a statement illustrating suitability against the listed qualifications /competencies /abilities, and skills. (In your application, please include your current and expected basic salary per month)
Candidates are required to apply online through: http://recruit.icipe.org or by
Email:[email protected] (Kindly quote the Ref. No. and the position title on the email subject).
