Electrician

Purpose and Scope of the Job

Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits, appliances, systems, facilities, and related electrical controls and devices. Assign, direct and review the work of lower-level employees. Assist in the training of new personnel.

Main Duties and Responsibilities/Performance Standards

• Installs, monitors performance and maintains various electrical equipment (e.g. motors, lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers, transformers, etc.,) for hazards, adjustments or replacement.
• Interprets plans, sketches, wiring diagrams, and specifications or verbal instructions.
• Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances using appropriate tools and testing instruments.
• Install disconnects lights, devices and electrical panels; install motors, motor control circuits, electrical systems in hazardous locations and transformers; install in torsional arm systems and grounding systems in general facilities.
• Calculate power requirements for electrical systems and service batteries.
• Perform periodic switchgear maintenance of relays and control switches troubleshoot switchgear circuits and control switches; replace circuit components.
• Inspect and maintain power conditioners, and grounding systems in general and electronic facilities.
• The Electrician may work with his assistant and other maintenance workers such as Carpenter, Plumber, or Painter to complete an assigned task.
• Requisitions material and maintains stock.
• Supervises compliance with standards of safety.
• Periodicallychecksalltheelectricalcircuitsandequipmentforpreventivemaintenance.
• Ensures quality and patient safety practices are followed.
• Provides or promotes people’s centered care.
• Promotes inclusive health by providing equitable and accessible care to patients and families with special needs.
• Will have to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Competences and Skills

Education: Diploma in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Trade Certificate.

Experience: 3 to 5 years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Thorough knowledge of electromechanical equipment in generals such as pumps, controls, compressors, knowledge of communications and alarm systems desirable.

Language: Proficiency English Language, Arabic would be an added advantage

Computer Proficiency: Good Computer Skills

Performance Competencies

• Interpret plans, sketches, wiring diagrams, and specifications.

• Able to use standard electricians and tools, special tools and shop equipment

• Able to plan sequence of work and coordinate electrical work with other specialists.

• Calculate required size for conducting electrical installation, thread, bend and install conduit

• Electrical maintenance of battery systems, switchgear, relays and control switches

• Able to install light fixtures, switches, outlets, motors and other electrical devices

• Able to install intrusion alarm systems, motor control circuits, battery banks, battery Chargers and grounding systems in general and electronic facilities.

• Able to install switch gear, electrical panels, electrical systems in hazardous locations and transformers

• Able to troubleshoot switchgear circuits and control switches.

• Able to replace circuit components (instrument meters, surge protectors, relays, control switches).

• Able to troubleshoot motors, motor control circuits, across the line starters, battery banks and battery chargers.

• Able to inspect and maintain power conditioners, and grounding systems in general facilities.

• Able to repair/replace electrical appliances in general and electronic facilities. Firestopping.

• Read and understand work-related materials. Understand new information or materials by studying and working with them.

Principle Working Relationships and Remarks

• Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Engineers

• Maintenance Staff, Hospital Staff

• Head of Engineering