Electrical Supervisor at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Electrical Supervisor

Ref: IITA-P&C-NRS2023-025
Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Description

• Repair and maintain electrical aspects, controls, and cables of 2X300 tons and 2X600 tons of Central A/C chillers.
• Repair and maintain high-current control panels, condensers, and electric motors in the central chilling plant.
• Repair and maintain cooling towers for condensers in the chilling plant.
• Repair and maintain Air Handling units (AHU) and cold stores in major buildings.
• Repair and maintain all electrical aspects of Gene-bank cold stores.
• Read sketches, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Monitor and update the inventory of spare parts.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc. /HND in Mechanical Engineering or any other related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Have a good working knowledge of the chilling plant.
• Have the ability to read engineering drawings in detail.
• Have the ability to use basic Microsoft software.

Benefits
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
23rd June, 2023.