Electrician, UCN-Operations

Location

Aga Khan University, Nairobi

Introduction

Founded in 1983 as Pakistan’s first private university and fully chartered in Kenya in 2021, The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents. An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in multiple health science and social science disciplines, carries out research pertinent primarily to low- and middle-income countries.

The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As a leading international institution dedicated to excellence and change, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access.

Job Purpose/Summary

Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost, Administration, the incumbent will be responsible for the 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.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Preparation and updating of Electrical drawings during ongoing remodeling and renovations, access to autocad.
• Coordination with BMS (Building Management System), BIM (Building Information Management), Solar heating and Security Teams to ensure optimal functionality 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) request 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 use and operations of electrical system/ equipment.

Relevant Experience and Qualifications

• O-Level certificate mean grade of C or equivalent.
• At least a Diploma in electrical engineering from a recognized institution.
• Must be computer literate MS packages ( word, excel, power point, projects, Autocad, outlook, Internet).
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Excellent communication with interpersonal skills, high integrity, reliable, very good analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to overcome performance barriers.
• Willingness to learn and teach.