Foreman, Electrical Services at Burhani Engineers Ltd

Job TypeFull Time

QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma

Experience8 years

LocationNairobi

Job FieldEngineering / Technical

Key Responsibilities

Project Supervision

• Oversee the installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, backup systems, MCC panels, LV & MV switchboards, and switchgear.
• Supervise the installation of MCC panels; LV & MV switchboards; termination of LV & HV cables; and associated switchgear.
• Review and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and project specifications.
• Monitor project progress to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Perform site inspections, electrical troubleshooting, and implement corrective actions.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and coordinate technicians to ensure safe and efficient task execution.
• Manage daily work assignments and evaluate team performance.
• Conduct regular team briefings to communicate project goals, timelines, and safety guidelines.

Quality Control & Compliance

• Ensure all electrical work complies with IEC guidelines, local electrical codes, project specifications, and quality management procedures.
• Conduct inspections and electrical tests to verify system functionality, safety, and compliance.
• Coordinate with project engineers, QA/QC teams, contractors, and clients during inspections and commissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation including test results, inspection reports, daily/weekly progress reports, and work records.

Resource Management

• Coordinate procurement, inventory, allocation, and proper use of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure electrical testing tools/equipment are used correctly, maintained, and calibrated.
• Optimize resource usage to reduce costs and minimize material wastage.

Safety Management

• Enforce adherence to safety protocols and PPE usage on site.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate electrical hazards.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety training, and enforce safe working practices.

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults in systems, panels, control wiring, and switchgear.
• Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to develop solutions for complex technical challenges.

Reporting & Communication

• Maintain effective communication with project managers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed progress reports, highlighting achievements, challenges, and mitigation actions.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in LV & MV switchboards, MCCs with starters, and switchgear design, assembly, installation, and testing.
• Strong knowledge of control wiring, electrical protection systems, power distribution, and relevant standards.
• Hands-on experience using testing instruments such as insulation testers, relay testers, and multimeters.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD is an added advantage.
• (Optional if you want to keep the previous requirement) Licensed or certified electrician as per local regulations.

• Oversee the installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, backup systems, MCC panels, LV & MV switchboards, and switchgear.
• Supervise the installation of MCC panels; LV & MV switchboards; termination of LV & HV cables; and associated switchgear.
• Review and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and project specifications.
• Monitor project progress to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Perform site inspections, electrical troubleshooting, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead, mentor, and coordinate technicians to ensure safe and efficient task execution.
• Manage daily work assignments and evaluate team performance.
• Conduct regular team briefings to communicate project goals, timelines, and safety guidelines.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with IEC guidelines, local electrical codes, project specifications, and quality management procedures.
• Conduct inspections and electrical tests to verify system functionality, safety, and compliance.
• Coordinate with project engineers, QA/QC teams, contractors, and clients during inspections and commissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation including test results, inspection reports, daily/weekly progress reports, and work records.
• Coordinate procurement, inventory, allocation, and proper use of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure electrical testing tools/equipment are used correctly, maintained, and calibrated.
• Optimize resource usage to reduce costs and minimize material wastage.
• Enforce adherence to safety protocols and PPE usage on site.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate electrical hazards.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety training, and enforce safe working practices.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults in systems, panels, control wiring, and switchgear.
• Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to develop solutions for complex technical challenges.
• Maintain effective communication with project managers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed progress reports, highlighting achievements, challenges, and mitigation actions.

• Electrical system installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance
• MCC panel installation
• LV & MV switchboard installation
• LV & HV cable termination
• Switchgear installation
• Electrical blueprint and schematic interpretation
• Project progress monitoring
• Site inspections
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Team leadership and coordination
• Work assignment management
• Performance evaluation
• Team briefing
• Compliance with IEC guidelines and local electrical codes
• Electrical testing and verification
• Coordination with engineers, QA/QC, contractors, and clients
• Documentation maintenance (test results, inspection reports, progress reports)
• Procurement and inventory management
• Material, tool, and equipment allocation and usage
• Electrical testing tool usage, maintenance, and calibration
• Resource optimization
• Safety protocol enforcement
• PPE usage enforcement
• Electrical hazard identification and mitigation
• Toolbox talks and safety training
• Diagnosis and resolution of electrical faults
• Collaboration on technical challenges
• Communication with stakeholders
• Progress reporting
• Knowledge of control wiring
• Knowledge of electrical protection systems
• Knowledge of power distribution
• Knowledge of relevant standards
• Experience using testing instruments (insulation testers, relay testers, multimeters)
• AutoCAD knowledge (added advantage)

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in LV & MV switchboards, MCCs with starters, and switchgear design, assembly, installation, and testing.
• Strong knowledge of control wiring, electrical protection systems, power distribution, and relevant standards.
• Hands-on experience using testing instruments such as insulation testers, relay testers, and multimeters.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD is an added advantage.
• Licensed or certified electrician as per local regulations (Optional).