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Job Category
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory
Estates
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
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
Grade
A1 (L)
Type of Position
Fixed Term
Working hours per week
36.5
Duration of Post
12 months
Region
Africa
Country/Territory
Senegal
Location (City)
Dakar
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
1
Starting monthly salary ()
XOF 557,399
Start Date
15 March 2021

Additional information
• All applicants must be legally able to work in Senegal with the correct visa/status or work permit.
• The successful applicant will demonstrate that they meet the requirements under Senegal law to work in Senegal.
• The British Embassy in Dakar is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
• Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Dakar is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Senegalese employment law.
• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.

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