Ouvrier de Maintenance Électrique

US Embassy Dakar hiring Electrical Maintenance Worker.

Salary: 9,374,796 CFA/year
Closing date: 6 December 2022
Duties

Incumbent works in the Facility Management section of the Embassy. He/ she carries out scheduled and unscheduled electrical preventive maintenance and repair work to all mission buildings and facilities including residential owned and leased properties.

Job requirements

Completion of Secondary School is required and/or completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technician with a concentration in electrical principles and applications is required.
Three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment and components experience as an electrical apprentice or installer is required.
English level II (Limited Knowledge) Written/Speaking/Reading is required. (This may be tested)
French and Wolof level III (Good working knowledge) Written/Speaking/Reading is required.
Job knowledge

Maintenance and repair of power and lighting circuits associated with switchboards and control gear in single-phase and polyphase systems.
Minor component replacement and repairs of motors, generators, controls, and recording instruments.
Electrical testing procedures in circuitry and control devices to monitor, diagnose faults, determine continuity, insulation resistance, impedance and capacity levels, all in accordance with US and host country regulations.
Reading and working from engineering drawings, specifications, electrical schematics, control circuits and material list
Skills

Ability to identify problems or dangers, report issues and provide solution.
Communication and interpersonal skills to answer queries from end-users.
Ability to work as part of a team, work under pressure and a tight schedule.
A flexible approach to work shifts and answer emergency calls at all hours.
A valid driver’s license is required.