Electrical Maintenance Worker

Job Description

The U.S. Mission in Estonia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Electrical Maintenance Worker in the Tallinn office.

Working in the Facility Management section of the Embassy, the Electrical Maintenance Worker carries out scheduled and unscheduled electrical preventive maintenance and repair work to all mission buildings and facilities including residential owned and leased properties.

Operation:

Repairs malfunctioning electrical systems and ensures that all tasks are completed in accordance with applicable codes and manufacturers’ recommendations.
Plans the layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, including drawing preliminary sketches and making cost estimates for materials and services.
Monitors and inspects generator equipment to detect problems; controls generator output; installs standby generators and ensures operational condition in emergencies.
Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures.
Responds to emergency calls during off-duty hours when critical systems stop functioning or when there is an imminent threat to the safety of personnel or structural integrity.
Assists in developing and executing testing and inspection checklists to ensure quality work by contractors and staff.
Contributes to the safety program managed by the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer.

Maintenance

Performs preventive maintenance by inspecting, adjusting, and troubleshooting electrical systems to ensure reliable operation and uninterrupted electrical current to critical facilities.
Inspects electrical systems and equipment to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with the reporting requirements of the Overseas Buildings Operations Annual Facility Condition Survey and Annual Inspection Summary.
Tests electrical systems and circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes to ensure compatibility and safety.

Logistics

Records and compiles operational data, completing and maintaining forms, logs, and reports.
Assists in preparing documents for maintenance, repair and renovation, including soliciting and monitoring contractors.

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). Must have had a valid driver's license for a minimum of five (5) years.
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