Generator Mechanic

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Overview of position:
The position is within the liquidation entity at Gao.
The Generator Mechanic reports to the Chief of Unit in Bamako.
The Generator Mechanic at this level assists the Chief of Unit on management of all the EMU operations of the entity, including contract management & power generation & distribution activities.
The Generator Mechanic efficiently & effectively assists the Chief of Unit in the management of contracts, facilities & management of support personnel within the area of responsibility.

Role objectives:
The Generator Mechanic will report directly to REO & will be responsible for the following duties & responsibilities not limited to:
In all major power producing machines & maintenance of electrical generators to UN standard.
Expert in electrical installation works for any requirement & specific to the standard of UN, installation of generators, changed over wwitch connection, three phase power distribution & earthing of all electrical equipment.
Ability to operate most heavy-duty machines, ranging from earth moving machinery.
Plan, schedule & implement preventive maintenance of electrical power installation, power plant.
Aware of all compliance in all work related activities in a fair, ethical & consistent manner.
Familiar with operating procedures, standards & codes of the facilities / equipment, with respect to location requirements.
Apply & ensure adherence to safety programs related to the generating sets or related tools, equipment & infrastructure such as fuel tank & environment concern.
Support in conducting in house training to generator technicians.
Assist in upgrade of infrastructure related to power demand & generator requirement.
Assist in overseeing technical & administrative functions in the electro mechanical unit.
Secure equipment, materials, supplies & spare parts for generator & related work.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Regional Engineer / assigned representative skills.
Installation & maintain of a large synchronizing system.
Ability to install & maintain HVAC system.

Project reporting:
This role will report to the line manager.

Key competencies:
High school diploma with proven technical or trade qualifications as generator mechanic, electrician or related field is required with at least 5 years of experience in installing, maintaining, repairing & handling of generators & well knowledge of operating synchronized generator control panel EasYgen, 2500 & 3200, Lexys M, Lexy Sync also fault finding through the Electronic Service Tools (EST) as well as knowledge of Power Wizard Controller 2.0 & 2.1.
For the position advertised, oral & written fluency in English language is required & a working knowledge in French is highly desirable.
Demonstrates experience in the utilization, maintenance & upkeep of generators / powerhouse supply systems, ability to maintain accurate & specific records & inventories.
Ability to plan independently & manage work in an efficient & timely manner with minimum supervision ability to meet tight deadlines.
Good technical repair skills & awareness of technology related to power supply aspects, demonstrate initiative & willingness to learn new skills.
Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi cultural, multi ethnic environment with sensitivity & respect for diversity & gender.
Should have very good communicative abilities to be able to communicate directly & efficiently to the related authorities as & when required.
The technician must be very punctual at workplace.
Their sincerity to work must be maintained for their optimum performance.
Must be completely devoted to their work particularly during duty schedule.
Must maintain the discipline conduct as required by the UN standards.
Must respect & regard their peers & fellow colleagues.

Team management:
This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information:
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.