Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Ho...

Responsibilities or duties

Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost, Administration, the incumbent will be responsible for the management of electrical supply and distribution, switchgear and control systems involving maintenance, technical inspection, acceptance testing, handover and third-party service supervision, spares requirement assessment, pre- purchase technical appraisal and annual equipment replacement plan.

• Preparation and updating of Electrical drawings during ongoing remodeling and renovations, access to autocad.
• Coordination with BMS (Building Management System), BIM (Building Information Management), Solar heating and Security Teams to ensure optimal functionality of all systems.
• Provide technical support for electrical systems and equipment throughout the Aga Khan University as assigned including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Document control- ensure all documentation pertaining to equipment, systems, maintenance schedules, tests and results, are available and according to department policy.
• Provide specific advisory/ attendance to consultants and procurement teams on new applicable trends and compatibility of systems within AKU.
• Promptly respond to system/ equipment breakdown Maintenance ( BDM) request from user Departments as per policy.
• Liaison between AKU and service/ Maintenance contractors/ teams.
• Timely completion of Preventive Maintenance (PPM) for electrical system/equipment.
• Liaison with user departments for maintenance activities and report to supervisor on issues arising.
• Participate in electrical quality assurance and control audits.
• Coordinate and /or participate in requests for special projects, such as new systems/equipment acquisition purchase planning, development of bid specifications, etc.
• Develop with electrical supervisor Preventative Maintenance schedules and guidelines.
• Develop systems/equipment safety and device-specific in-service education to other technicians and equipment users as necessary.
• Perform incident investigation and system/equipment performance analysis as required.
• Develop or review emergency and safety plans related to use and operations of electrical system/ equipment.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• O-Level certificate mean grade of C or equivalent.
• Must be computer literate MS packages ( word, excel, power point, projects, Autocad, outlook, Internet).

Experience needed

At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Excellent communication with interpersonal skills, high integrity, reliable, very good analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to overcome performance barriers.
• Willingness to learn and teach.

• Preparation and updating of Electrical drawings during ongoing remodeling and renovations, access to autocad.
• Coordination with BMS (Building Management System), BIM (Building Information Management), Solar heating and Security Teams to ensure optimal functionality of all systems.
• Provide technical support for electrical systems and equipment throughout the Aga Khan University as assigned including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Document control- ensure all documentation pertaining to equipment, systems, maintenance schedules, tests and results, are available and according to department policy.
• Provide specific advisory/ attendance to consultants and procurement teams on new applicable trends and compatibility of systems within AKU.
• Promptly respond to system/ equipment breakdown Maintenance ( BDM) request from user Departments as per policy.
• Liaison between AKU and service/ Maintenance contractors/ teams.
• Timely completion of Preventive Maintenance (PPM) for electrical system/equipment.
• Liaison with user departments for maintenance activities and report to supervisor on issues arising.
• Participate in electrical quality assurance and control audits.
• Coordinate and /or participate in requests for special projects, such as new systems/equipment acquisition purchase planning, development of bid specifications, etc.
• Develop with electrical supervisor Preventative Maintenance schedules and guidelines.
• Develop systems/equipment safety and device-specific in-service education to other technicians and equipment users as necessary.
• Perform incident investigation and system/equipment performance analysis as required.
• Develop or review emergency and safety plans related to use and operations of electrical system/ equipment.

• Computer literate MS packages ( word, excel, power point, projects, Autocad, outlook, Internet)
• Excellent communication with interpersonal skills
• High integrity
• Reliable
• Very good analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to overcome performance barriers
• Willingness to learn and teach

• O-Level certificate mean grade of C or equivalent.
• At least a Diploma in electrical engineering from a recognized institution.