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. Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost, Administration, this role ensures the reliability and safety of the electrical infrastructure within the Aga Khan University.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Preparation and updating of Electrical drawings during ongoing remodeling and renovations, ensuring 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) requests from user departments as per policy.
Act as a liaison between AKU and service/maintenance contractors or teams.
Ensure timely completion of Preventive Maintenance (PPM) for electrical systems and equipment.
Coordinate with user departments for maintenance activities and report to the 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, and development of bid specifications.
Develop Preventive Maintenance schedules and guidelines with the electrical supervisor.
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 systems/equipment.
Requirements and Qualifications
O-Level certificate with a mean grade of C or equivalent.
At least a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
Must be computer literate in MS Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects, Outlook, Internet) and AutoCAD.
At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
Excellent communication with interpersonal skills, high integrity, and reliability.
Very good analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to overcome performance barriers.
Willingness to learn and teach.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Aga Khan University recruitment portal at aku.taleo.net.
