• Cox's Bazar, Chittagong.

WFP is looking for Site Maintenance Assistant (Electrician) 2021 in Cox’s Bazar

JOB PURPOSE

To conduct electrical installation, maintenance duties and repairs to electrical services at field level as per WFP mandatory standards. To ensure continuity of electrical supply through the installation, repair, maintenance and servicing of diesel power generators and solar powered/hybrid systems.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the supervision of the electrical supervisor or their designated subordinate, the incumbent shall be responsible for the following duties:

  • Carry out works to WFP standards for all electricity services, including wiring and sizing standards and maintenance services;
  • Conduct the installation and maintenance of the electrical wiring and distribution systems for all WFP premises as required, ensuring a safe and reliable working environment according to the WFP electrical standards.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve electrical outages.
  • Provide written requests for materials and keep detailed reports on storage and usage of these materials.
  • Provide advice to concerned parties on technical aspects of installation, modification and repair of electrical equipment.
  • Determine procedures for maintenance, installation, modification and repair of electrical equipment.
  • Inspect work to ensure compliance with standard procedures and electrical assignments.
  • Examine electrical services for proper working procedures.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

The United Nations World Food Programme is a leading organization delivering food assistance and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. They also support governments of developing countries in their efforts to eliminate hunger and malnutrition by addressing the underlying causes and disparities in access to food and good nutrition to ensure that no one is left behind in line with the Agenda 2030, Sustaining Peace and Agenda for Humanity. WFP is particularly focused on Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) and Goal 17 (Partnerships). Delivering on our mandate of Zero Hunger requires us to have a diverse, inclusive and gender-balanced workforce.

Location:

Bangladesh

Benefits

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Eligibilities

EDUCATION: 

  • A diploma in Electrical Engineering and official certification in electrical installation and maintenance is required.

EXPERIENCE: 

  • Four or more years of progressively responsible and proven hands-on electrical experience in planning and executing specialized electrical installations, repair and maintenance of single and three phase industrial and commercial electrical installations up to 1000V.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

  • Knowledge of the latest standards and regulatory codes for the installation of switch rooms, general service power and lighting, voltage regulators and UPS power systems for office and industrial installations.
  • Skilled in electrical installations using steel and PVC trucking’s, steel and PVC conduits, steel cable trays and cable ladder and wire basket cable management systems.
  • Efficient in the installation and methodologies used for steel wire armored cables up to 240mm.
  • Experienced in the troubleshooting and maintenance of single and three phase generators, diesel or petrol fueled, in the range of 2 KVA to 250 KVA;
  • Proficient in the installation and methodologies used for steel wire armored cables up to 240mm.
  • Able to do troubleshooting and maintenance of UPS systems and voltage regulator systems ranging from 0.5 to 160 KVA.
  • Proficient in the use of hand and power tools.
  • Experienced in installation, maintenance and repair of window and split type air- conditioning systems.
  • Basic understanding of the installation, repair and maintenance of renewable energy systems. Knowledge of IEC, BS and ANSI standards as they relate to the harmonized color codes for electrical cables.
  • Skilled in the maintaining and troubleshooting the mechanical part of generators is a plus.
  • Overseas international work experience is desirable.

LANGUAGE :

  • Fluency in both oral and written communication in the English language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different
Eligible Regions: Bangladesh

Application Process

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Application Deadline: April 17, 2021

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