U.S. Mission in Nigeria Electrician Jobs

U.S. Mission in Nigeria Electrician Jobs


Duties

  • The incumbent reports to the Building Engineer Supervisor. Incumbent is employed as a journeyman level Electrical Controls Technician to carry out skilled maintenance and repair work throughout the New Consulate Compound (NEC/NCC) on critical and non-critical electrical components within the functional/office buildings, on-compound ancillary support and residential buildings, above and below ground infrastructures, recreational facilities and other owned/leased properties.

    Qualifications and Evaluations

    Requirements:

    Experience:

  • Minimum of three (3) years' experience working at the journey-level in the installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial building electrical systems including power generation and distribution systems, grounding, and digital building controls and automated systems.

  • This includes a minimum of 2 years work experience operating and maintaining 3 phase electrical equipment with ampere ratings of 1600 Amps or higher.

  • Work experience must show a progression of increased responsibility, and the ability to repair complex equipment, components, and systems.

    Job Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of electrical theory, ohms law, how to size electrical equipment including generators, transformers, motor starters, feeder and branch circuit wiring, circuit breakers and other electrical equipment/components, and how to use the various test instruments to analyze and repair electrical problems is required

  • Must know how to diagnose the root cause of an electrical problem and what materials and equipment will be needed to facilitate repairs.

  • Must know how to work safely on electrical components including the use of lockout/tag-out safety measure.

  • Must have detailed technical knowledge of electrical control systems and how control systems interface with other operating systems.

  • The knowledge base must be equipment specific with all makes and models of the installed electrical systems, power generation and distribution equipment, switch gear, and mechanical equipment.

  • Good technical understanding of major building electrical/mechanical systems and equipment with a specialty in controls is required.

  • Knowledge of International Building Code standards including electrical and mechanical requirements, and fire and life safety codes is required.

    Education Requirements:

  • Completion of secondary school is required.

  • Successful completion of specialized vocational training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level electricians and mechanical system specialists trained in the maintenance of commercial or
    industrial buildings/facilities is required.

  • A portion of the training must be in Electrical controls and Automated Systems Technology.

    Evaluations:

  • This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.

  • Language: Good working knowledge in speaking/ reading/writing of English is required.

    Skills and Abilities:

  • Must be able to read and interpret electrical drawings, riser diagrams, wiring schematics, various equipment schedules, operations and maintenance manuals, and other construction documents.

  • Must have the skills and abilities in the following areas: testing electrical components and taking equipment readings with various meters, hand tools, power tools and specialty tools to determine the root cause of a problem, and the appropriate repairs.

  • Must be computer literate, able to draft reports, create spreadsheets, write e-mails and research information on internet.

  • Must have a valid Nigerian driver's license.

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

  • The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

    Qualifications:

  • All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; U.S. Mission in Nigeria Electrician Jobs


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