NGO MRC/UVRI Uganda Jobs – Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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Organisation: MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
Duty
Station:  Entebbe,
Uganda
Reports
to: Senior Maintenance
Engineer
About
MRC/UVRI:
The MRC/UVRI Uganda
Research Unit on AIDS is a bilateral multi-disciplinary research organisation
funded by the Medical Research Council (UK), DFID (UK) and other donor
organizations and has been operational in Uganda since 1988. It is a centre of
excellence in research conducting large-scale epidemiological and intervention
studies, clinical trials, biological and immunological research and behavioural
studies which have generated a wealth of research results to inform policy and
practice. The unit is based at Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe with
field stations in Masaka, Kyamulibwa and Kampala.
Job
Summary: The Electrical
Maintenance Engineer will ensure that the electrical equipment & infrastructure
of the unit is fully functional and fit for purpose at all times across all the
field stations and that planned investment in electrical technology is adequate
to support the future needs of the research being conducted. S/he will also conduct
a scheduled maintenance programme and that planned maintenance outages are
aligned with research activity to minimise disruption. The job holder will also
ensure all electrical and power installations are safe, secure and adequately
maintained and also to have disaster recovery/ business continuity plans in
place to protect the vital samples and other activities at the units in the
event of power outages and surges/spikes.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Maintain
    updated inventory of all electrical equipment and installations with plans
    for replacement and upgrading if necessary
  • Work
    collaboratively with the department managers to determine maintenance and
    power supply requirements and service of installations
  • Manage
    and maintain a planned maintenance program for works on electrical
    equipment and plant including routine generator servicing
  • Identify
    areas for improvement and upgrades in electrical infrastructure
  • Implement
    emergency repair service 24/7 for breakdowns and outages promptly and
    efficiently
  • Stocking
    spare parts and frequently used stocks
  • Work
    with IT and Lab managers on systems and equipment power requirements to
    ensure continued safe electrical supply
  • Ensure
    maintenance conforms to high quality and best practices
  • Stay
    abreast with the latest best practices in electrical installation and
    safety standards and align activities and installations along them
  • Conduct
    regular audits on electrical installations, checking for safety and
    fitness purpose and ensure adequate protection mechanisms while submitting
    regular reports.
  • Liaising
    with the utilities companies in order to ensure safety compliance of
    incoming power, connection/disconnection of MRC supplies as required.
  • Ensuring
    that adequate power back-up resources are in place and fully functional at
    all locations (generators, UPS, inverters etc.)
  • Developing
    maintenance logs for generators and switch gear
  • Advise
    management on replacement schedules for electrical assets in order to
    ensure provision of electrical supply to meet present and future power needs
    of the Unit.
  • Follow
    up with accounts on timely payment of all Umeme bills and follow up any
    concerns or issues arising to ensure no unplanned dis-connections.
  • Ensure
    “on call” maintenance emergency support 24 hours a day.
  • Ensuring
    adequate lightening protection and earthing for all buildings and
    equipment.
  • Ensuring
    optimum day to day supervision and management of two Engineering
    Assistants in the electrical section.
  • To
    work closely with Head office and any appointed electrical contractors on
    major site infra structural upgrades and during site electrical health and
    safety audits.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
  • The
    applicant should possess a Bachelor of Technology or Engineering
  • He/
    she must have a diploma or advanced diploma in Electrical Engineering or a
    vocational qualification.
  • At
    least 3 years’ experience in a busy industrial setting handling various
    electrical equipment.
  • Must
    have good staff management and supervisory skills
  • Should
    be able to take a hands on approach including carrying out Wiring,
    Troubleshooting various electrical equipment and generators.
  • Must
    have excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Experience
    with Refrigeration and ventilation equipment (cold store) and experience
    in installations and maintenance of solar power are highly desirable.
  • Willing
    to travel frequently up country to field stations
Job
Terms and Conditions: The
position will be full-time remunerated according to the MRC Uganda Unit salary
scales. The successful applicants will serve a 2 years’ contract with a
possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of
funds, inclusive of a 6 months’ probationary period. Other terms and conditions
for position are specified in the MRC staff code. A good salary commensurate
with qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidates
How
to Apply:
All applications and
supporting documents including curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic
qualifications and names plus telephone contact details of three referees
should either be addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager,
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS,
Uganda Virus Research Institute,
P. O. Box 49, Entebbe. Uganda
Or sent via email:
mrc@mrcuganda.org

Deadline: 13th December, 2013 by 5:00 pm

NB:
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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