View Vacancy – Generator Technician AO (24/24 ABJ)

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 identity, 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.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Ensure effective operation and maintenance of all generators Auto-Refuelling systems.
  7. Monitor and document fuel consumption for all generators of the British High Commission across Nigerian network
  8. Ensure the provision of all emergencies call out services to generators across the estate.
  9. Assist in Property Compliance Assessment (PCA) documentations and updating on to FCDO system.
  10. Carry out any other duties as assigned by Building Services Manager.

  • 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

  • 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.

Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

12 September 2024

Administrative Officer (AO)

Permanent

35

Africa

Nigeria

Abuja

British High Commission

1

USD 1813.40

1 November 2024

  • Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Abuja are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
  • All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
  • The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
  1. Obtain the relevant permit
  2. Pay fees for the permit
  3. Make arrangements to relocate
  4. Meet the costs to relocation
  • Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
  • Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
  • The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
  • Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.

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