Electrical Specialist

Description

Position Title: Electrical Specialist

Reports to: Senior Technical Lead, Project Development

Location: Remote, Site Based (with up to 75% travel to Partners In Health care delivery sites)

Employment Type: Full Time

Please submit a cover letter with your application.

Position Overview

The Electrical Specialist is a new role on Partners In Health’s (PIH) International Operations Team. The Specialist will focus on supporting electrical technicians and improving electrical infrastructure at PIH’s care delivery sites, with a particular focus on increasing electrical network safety, uptime, and resiliency.

The Specialist will work closely with PIH’s Facilities Engineering group and other supporting staff. The successful candidate will be detail oriented, organized, and proactive, with a service-oriented mindset and strong communication skills.

The successful candidate will have significant experience as a licensed electrician or as an Electrical Engineer. 8+ years of experience in directly managing commercial/industrial scale electrical projects in the Global South, especially in Africa, will be essential to success in this role. Ideally, the candidate is well-versed in UK and/or South African electrical standards. The successful candidate will also be able to create single-line diagrams and bills of quantity based on electrical system needs assessments at care delivery sites.

Responsibilities:

50% Remote and On-site Technical Assistance

• Provide technical leadership in the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems at PIH sites in Africa, Mexico, and Haiti.
• Support all aspects of facility-scale electrical projects, including scope of work development, budgeting, procurement/contracting, and site supervision. Prepare single-line diagrams, bills of quantity, and other technical documentation.
• Assess existing electrical infrastructure and design improved electrical systems including sizing breakers, wire sizes, grounding system, surge/lighting protection, switchgear.
• Support the management of 10-400kVA diesel generators (sizing, installation, operations and maintenance, load/phase balancing, etc.)
• Collaborate with other PIH staff and partners to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems with other facilities infrastructure (e.g., biomedical equipment, large motors, water and sanitation equipment).
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and equipment that can improve the safety and uptime of electrical systems. Develop and implement strategies for energy efficiency and cost savings.

  25% On-site Technical Mentorship

  • Train and mentor care delivery site electricians and maintenance staff in best practices for electrical safety, maintenance, repair, and project management
  • Supervise contractors during electrical projects, including new installations, system rehabilitation, and emergency repairs
  • Participate in emergency response and disaster recovery efforts as needed.

    25% Project Management

    • Support the development of annual and multi-year electrical maintenance/repair standard operating procedures and budgets for care delivery sites
    • Assist care delivery site teams in pre-qualifying electrical contractors for major projects (e.g., hospital electrical network rehabilitation or solar installations) and performing market analyses to establish relationships with suppliers of high-quality electrical components (e.g., cable, electrical protection devices, etc.)
    • Prepare regular reports on project status, performance, and budget as required

      Qualifications:

      Required:

      • 8+ years of experience as a licensed Electrician or Electrical Engineer, with direct experience managing commercial/industrial scale electrical projects in the Global South, especially in Africa (e.g. designing an electrical network for a new hospital, managing a manufacturing facility's electrical system, etc.). Proven ability to manage facility-scale electrical projects from conception to completion ($100K+).
      • Experience managing 10-400kVA diesel generators (sizing, installation, operations and maintenance), three-phase power, load/phase balancing, etc.
      • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical issues.
      • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; experience working cross-culturally with remote colleagues in a non-hierarchical organization. Ability to collaborate with a diverse team, honoring the concerns and priorities of staff in care delivery sites.
      • Ability and motivation to travel and work in remote environments across the Global South for extended periods.

        Preferred:

        • Drafting software proficiency for producing electrical drawings (e.g., AutoCAD).