Electrician

Lusaka, Zambia
Full Time
Experienced
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Electrician inspects, installs, maintains and repairs electrical appliances, systems, facilities and related electrical controls and devices. Helps maintain buildings, grounds and equipment, as well as utilities and their use. Coordinates with other facility maintenance disciplines to complete tasks to minimize disruptions to hospital operation.
This role assists the Facility Manager to ensure seamless operations and maintenance of the hospital facility and infrastructure.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  1. Install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and controls systems.
  2. Read and understand technical diagrams, blueprints, manuals and datasheets
  3. Perform general electrical inspections and maintenance for transformers, panels, circuit breakers, battery systems, lighting and other electrical components.
  4. Perform regular inspections and monitoring of the solar power plant.  Perform and adhere to operation and maintenance requirements, including routine maintenance, as required.
  5. Complete checklists during daily , weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi and annual inspection and maintenance.
  6. Understand, maintain, manage, schedule and utilize the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to inventory, schedule, document and report electrical maintenance activities.
  7. Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices.
  8. Maintain good knowledge of mechanical, security and ICT Systems.
  9. Champion electrical safety in the hospital.
  10. Coordinate third-party project and service contractors.
  11. Assist the biomedical personnel in medical equipment maintenance and support as needed.
  12. Maintain and manage all tools and equipment related to the function
  13. Ensure compliance with all requirements of the quality management system (SAFECARE) and other related hospital standards.
  14. Supports the purchasing of electrical equipment, spares, parts and supplies
  15. Be available on call as and including weekends, nights, and holidays when need arises.

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned.

This includes maintenance team leadership in the following areas:
  1. Implement and assure follow-up of maintenance strategy documented through Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and support maintenance team in achieving maintenance objectives for the facility.
  2. Monitors and maintains the CMMS and provides training to users of the system.  Annually completes an audit of the information in the system and works with the Facility Manager to correct and update the system information.
  3. Lead and train maintenance team in the approved practices and procedures for proper facility and equipment maintenance.
  4. Assists the Facility Manager in developing and implementing maintenance schedules for facilities and related non-medical equipment that are not under service agreement.
  5. Reports maintenance activities, accomplishments, and incidents to the Facility Manager
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  1. Diploma in Electrical and Electronics engineering  5 or more years of work experience.
  2. Experience in Solar power systems is preferred
  3. Experience and capability in CMMS softwares is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
  1. Good working knowledge of energy systems including utility supplies, generators and solar systems.
  2. Good working knowledge of established electrical procedures and safety rules.
  3. Good command of English and local languages.
  4. Good competency in using a computer and softwares such as Microsoft Word, and Excel, and ability to learn new software programs.  Computer Maintenance Management systems competency is preferred.
  5. Good written documenting and reporting skills.

COMPETENCIES:
  1. Attention to Details. Able to be alert in a high-risk environment; follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor processes; concentrate on routine work details, and organize and maintain a system of records.
  2. Continuous Learning.  Able to stay informed of current industry trends; learn and apply new concepts and demonstrate career self-reliance; identify own areas of opportunity and set and monitor self-development goals.
  3. Communication Skills: Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; listen well.
  4. Flexibility and Decisiveness: Able to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information, while being able to stand by a decision that has the best outcome for the hospital operations.; Perform a wide variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change; manage transitions effectively from task to task; adapt to varying hospital customer needs.Take quick action in a high-risk crisis; make difficult decisions and follow through; assess a situation and make an optimal and speedy decision despite limited information.
  5. Initiative: Able to bring about great results from ordinary circumstances; prepare for problems or opportunities in advance; transform leads into productive outcomes; undertake additional responsibilities and respond to situations as they arise without supervision. 
  6. Innovative/Innovation: Challenge conventional practices; adapt established methods for new uses; pursue ongoing system improvement; work with concepts and ideas to create novel solutions to problems; evaluate new technology as potential solutions to existing problems.
  7. Policies, Process, and Procedures.  Able to act following established guidelines; follow standard procedures in crises; communicate and enforce organizational policies and procedures; recognize and constructively conform to unwritten rules or practices.
  8. Team Work. Able to share due credit with co-workers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from co-workers; display team spirit.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a co-worker encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The co-worker must perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a co-worker to perform the essential duties of this position successfully.
  1. The co-worker must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  2. While performing the duties of this position, the co-worker is required to:
    1. Frequently; sit, use fine finger dexterity, talk, and hear.
    2. Frequently; stand, walk, reach with hands and arms.
    1. Ability to work from a ladder.
  2. To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
  3. The co-worker must perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

CURE VALUES:
All co-workers of CURE are expected to support and embody the following CURE Values:
  • Christ-Like Compassion - We respond to meet the needs of children and families with kindness, mercy, and healing. “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” - Matthew 25:40
  • Joy in Service - We love serving children and helping them live life to its fullest. “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” - Psalm 100:2
  • Faithfulness in Prayer - We depend on God alone who is the source of changed lives and transformed communities. “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
  • Integrity Always - We do the right thing and keep our promises. “For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man.” - 2 Corinthians 8:21
  • Intentional Relationships - We humbly collaborate with our patients, partners, and colleagues for multiplied impact. “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds” - Hebrews 10:24
  • Commitment to Excellence - We strive to deliver the highest standard of care and professionalism in our work. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” - Colossians 3:23
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