Company: MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
Job Location: Entebbe, Uganda
Closing Date: 13th Dec 2013
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.
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
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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