Generator Technician at British High Commission (BHC) Nigeria

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Generator Technician

Job id: AO (24/24 ABJ)
Location: Abuja
Type of Position: Permanent
Grade: Administrative Officer (AO)
Working Hours Per Week: 35
Type of Post: British Deputy High Commission
Start Date: 1st November 2024
Job Category: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Subcategory: Estates

Main purpose of Job

• Manage the delivery of high quality, efficient and effective maintenance services at the British High Commission office complex, across residential estates and regional posts, to ensure the safety, reliability and operational effectiveness of all generators, control systems and fuel systems in compliance with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Health and Safety (H&S) requirements, practices and procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage the effective and efficient maintenance of generators, panels, ATI’s and control systems at the Abuja office complex, all compounds across the consolidated residential estates and at regional posts.
• Ensure adequate coordination and supervision of contractors to execute high quality and standard maintenance on all generators and fuel systems across all British High Commission locations.
• Ensure proper supervision of contractors to carry out installation and commissioning of new generators across all British High Commission locations in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation, health & safety requirements and are fully compliant with FCDO Standards.
• Ensure that all generators, panels, ATI’s, Changeover switches and control systems are kept in good order and are regularly inspected and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation, health & safety requirements and are fully compliant with FCDO Standards.
• Ensure proper documentation and report preparation as regards generator maintenance, condition and status of all generators and control systems at the office complex, across residential estates and regional posts.
• Ensure effective operation and maintenance of all generators Auto-Refuelling systems.
• Monitor and document fuel consumption for all generators of the British High Commission across Nigerian network
• Ensure the provision of all emergencies call out services to generators across the estate.
• Assist in Property Compliance Assessment (PCA) documentations and updating on to FCDO system.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by Building Services Manager.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• B.Sc. / HND Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Service Engineer capable of working on generators up to 500KVA.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in fault-finding   and servicing of diesel engines and generators.
• Professionally trained in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Electronics systems, Electromechanical / Mechatronic Engineering.
• Technical understanding of synchronised control systems.
• Excellent fault finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with automatic refuelling systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with a flexible and adaptable approach to working.
• At least an expert knowledge of FG Wilson / CAT Generators especially; 2X06 Electronics Engines, 6000 Series control system, Analogue Control system, ATi/CTi Changeover system, Leroy Somer / Caterpillar / FG Wilson Alternators, Power Wizards Control System, EasyGen Control System and Deep Sea Control System.
• Understanding of UK Health & Safety regulations
• Proficient in written and spoken communication skills 

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills
• A self-starter with an ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Familiar with Health and Safety Policy Documentation
• Relevant certificates or qualifications.
• Good organisational and IT skills
• Proficient with computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook etc.

Salary  
USD 1813.40 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
12th September, 2024.