EMERGENCY is an independent and neutral international organisation founded in 1994 to provide free, high-quality medical and surgical care to victims of war, landmines and poverty.

EMERGENCY promotes a culture of peace, solidarity and respect for human rights. We work in a sustainable way: building healthcare facilities, training local personnel, and conducting search and rescue missions in the Mediterranean Sea.

ROSTER POSITION FOR: Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Sudan and Uganda

TYPE OF CONTRACT: fixed term contract (6 months), which includes a monthly salary, travel expenses, board and lodgings, insurance cover (liability, health and accident insurance), a period of paid leave to be taken at the end of the mission.

The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of high-power electrical generators, electronic transformers, stabilizers, power factor corrector, electrical and electromechanical apparatus.

BACKGROUND AND ORGANISATION OF WORK

The Electrical Maintenance Technician functionally reports to the Project Coordinator and to the Technical Office of EMERGENCY in Italy (HQ). He/she will coordinate, supervise and work alongside the local staff in his/her area of responsibility. An aptitude for training would be useful, to enable the professional growth of the national staff team members.

He/she will work in close collaboration with the international staff of the project. He/she will work in the following areas of the Centre: TECHNICAL AREA; HOSPITAL AREA; SERVICE AREA; LODGINGS; STORES.

DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES

The main duties and responsibilities of the Electrical Maintenance Technician are:

plant and systems maintenance in the hospital and residential areas;

maintenance of the hospital electrical systems;

identification and resolution/repair of electromechanical automation systems;

management and resolution/repair of breakdowns of high-power electrical generators;

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Technical or professional Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering;

good working knowledge of electrics and electronics;

good working knowledge of plumbing systems, and advanced manual skills;

previous professional experience in plant and systems maintenance, professional installations;

skilled work involving apparatus with comprehensive electronic circuitry.