ELECTRICIAN

Org. Setting and ReportingThe position is located in the Engineering section of United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) Syria. The Electrician will be based in Camp Faouar, Syria and reports to the Chief of Section or his/her designate. ResponsibilitiesThe Electrician at this level will be responsible for the following general duties: Routine Electrical maintenance and repairs; • Assists with the installation, repair, adjustment and service of electric motors, pumps, switchgear, and electric control devices. Performs routine maintenance of all types of electrical service devices, programmable logic controllers and digital solid-state control devices. • Receives approved electrical work requests and instructions from the Electrical Unit Supervisor. • Periodically inspects and report on electrical work defects for low and high voltage installation at the field mission facilities New Electrical Installations; With the approval of the Unit Supervisor, carry out new electrical installations for new facilities in the area of operations: • Assists the supervising engineer with installation, maintenance and repair of complete power distribution systems including conductors, distribution of main and sub panels, earth connections, switchgear, circuit breakers, coaxial communication circuits, fiber-optic systems, and street lightning. • Carryout technical inspection of incoming electrical materials in the field mission. • Works from various manuals, blueprints, specifications, shop/building drawings and sketches and schematics. Solar PV Set; • Assist in installation, operation and maintenance of Solar PV set with and without battery. • Visit various Camps with Solar PV Sets and report the situation and necessity to maintain them. Train and Supervise; Under the general direction and /or in the absence of the electrical unit supervisor; • Provide training and supervise the work of the newly hired national Electricians in the Engineering Unit. • Assists the team in operating a wide variety of tools and power equipment including saws, drills, common workshop machinery, voltage testers, ohmmeters, multi meters, oscilloscopes, soldering equipment and other tools equipment of the trade. • Performs other duties as assigned by the unit supervisor. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Knowledge of installation and repair of electrical networks in Office and accommodation set up and solar PV set installation and networks, ability to assist in their maintenance and troubleshooting. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology. EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent in Electrical engineering technology is required. Training on Solar PV set installation and maintenance is desirable Job - Specific QualificationTechnical training, or certificate, in electrical engineering technology or in a relevant technical discipline is required. Work ExperienceA minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in Electrical technology or related area is required with a High School Certificate; the minimum year of experience is reduced to one (1) year with relevant first level/bachelors university degree. Minimum of one (1) year working experience of Solar PV installation, maintenance, invertors, batteries and synchronization with generator is desirable. LanguagesFluency in Arabic and knowledge of English is required. 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