Jobs at:
Aga Khan University (AKU)

Vacancy title:
Electrical Engineer

Deadline of this Job:
not later than November 4, 2016

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Reporting to the Project Director the successful applicant will among other things to responsible for;
1. Reviewing and checking design development drawings, specifications & B.O.Q while working closely with consultants to become familiar with the design as well as carry out value engineering whenever an opportunity arises.
2. Preparing purchase requisitions for all imported electrical and biomedical equipment as well as obtaining and reviewing technical submittals in coordination with consultants and equipment planner and preparing technical comparative summary tor procurement approvals. -
3. Supervising and checking daily site works related to electrical such as general conduiting and wiring, lighting/lighting fixtures, distribution system, motor control centers, isolated power panel, automatic transfer switches, geneis, transformers, electronics system such as fire alarm, nurse call system, paging, surveillance system, uninterruptable power supplies, building management system and IT infrastructure such as Voice, Data, Access control systems etc.
4. Checking contractor's shop drawings/design drawings and report any discrepancy noted to the concerned specialty. Coordinate with other trades to avoid any coordination problem that may arise during execution of work l at site.
5. Measuring quantities of works executed by the contractor at site and verifying contractors’ bills. '
6. Attending regular site meetings with consultants and contractors to resolve site issues and ensure immediate decisions while coordinating with the project manager to avoid any delay.
7. preparing a punch list on completion of the work and ensure that all punch list items are attended by the contractor before issue of completion certificate.
8. Reviewing and checking As-built drawings upon completion of project, prepare commissioning documents along with operational and maintenance manuals for electrical works.
9. Reviewing operation and maintenance manuals submitted by the contractor and ensuring system write-up and complete information including all catalogs are submitted by the contractor as required under the terms of the contract.
10. Maintaining and organizing all construction documents such as submittals, test reports, transmittal letters, change orders, memos, design and shop- drawings, manuals etc.

Requirement
To qualify the applicants must: ‘
1. Have a Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical).
2. Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction industry, preferably in construction of hospitals and healthcare institution
3. Be proficient in using AutoCAD and Revit Electrical or Revit Mechanical.
4. Be highly motivated with initiative and strong communication skills.
5. Have strong technical understanding of;
Electrical: Electronics and Biomedical system and equipment generally found in hospital environment.
Mechanical: HVAC, plumbing system, boiler/steam generators, medical gas system, Building management system; mechanical construction materials, installation methods.

Job application procedure
Candidates meeting the above requirements are invited to email their applications, Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees and copies of certificates & testimonials to
hr.recritment@uaku.edu, so as to reach not later than November 4, 2016. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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