Elektrik

Job Description

The U.S. Embassy in Estonia is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Worker to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the electrical systems across our mission facilities.

Operation:

Plan the layout and installation of electrical equipment and fixtures, including drawing preliminary sketches and making cost estimates for materials and services.
Monitor and inspect generator equipment to detect problems; control generator output; test and maintain standby generators to ensure operational condition in emergencies.
Repair malfunctioning electrical systems and assemble, test, and maintain equipment in accordance with safety codes.

Maintenance:

Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing of electrical circuits to ensure reliable, uninterrupted power to critical facilities.
Inspect electrical systems to identify hazards, defects, or necessary repairs.

Logistics:

Record operational data and maintain necessary forms, logs, and reports.
Assist with contractor coordination, including assistance with preparing maintenance documents and providing on-site escort.

Requirements

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment and components experience as an electrical apprentice or installer is required.
Must have a valid, current license for (category B).
Completion of secondary school is required and/or completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with a concentration in electrical principles and applications.
Maintenance and repair of power and lighting circuits associated with switchboards and control gear in single-phase and polyphase systems.
Minor component replacement and repairs of motors, generators, controls, and recording instruments.
Electrical testing procedures in circuitry and control devices to monitor, diagnose faults, determine continuity, insulation resistance, impedance and capacity levels, all in accordance with host country regulations.
Reading and working from engineering drawings, specifications, electrical schematics, control circuits and material list.
Communication and interpersonal skills to answer queries from end-users.
Ability to work as part of a team, work under pressure and a tight schedule.
English language skills - limited knowledge; speaking, reading & writing.
Estonian language skills - good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing