Electrician at Medecins Sans Frontières MSF – Spain

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. Médecins Sans Frontières aids populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title:ELECTRICIAN

Location:Gwoza,Borno

Job Tybe:Fixed Term Contract Starting with 6 months /level 5)

Main Purpose:

Performing autonomously, complex / advanced installation and maintenance of electrical and other energy systems in all MSF facilities across the mission (offices, health structures, warehouses, etc., according to MSF standards and procedures, in order to ensure proper functioning and maintenance of MSF equipment and installations

Job Description

•  Ensuring all electrical installations in MSF facilities comply with MSF standards and performing autonomouslyand ensuring, all necessary complex / advanced electrical installations, maintenance and repairs, according tothe supervisor’s instructions. This includes the following tasks:

•  Carrying out critical rehabilitation tasks and corrective maintenance interventions and the coordination and execution of required tasks as well as installation of needed electrical equipment as defined by each project. Elaborating the necessary documentation for carrying out energy installations projects (plans, list of materials, etc.)
•  Carrying out and updating the electrical installations inventory in MSF missions’ facilities and performing annual maintenance procedures and safety checks across facilities in the project. Executing any needed tests after any repair or maintenance.
•  Identifying local technical actors, and organizing their participation in the project (training of technical staff, establishing relations with local companies, contractors and suppliers, quotations, contracts, etc.)
•  Making suggestions regarding any repair or maintenance work needed in MSF electrical installations and equipment and assisting logistics department with any urgent support/advice or any relative work needed
•  Managing the stock of consumable items related to electrical installation, repairs and maintenance, filling in the stock cards, carrying out physical stock inventories, executing orders necessary for renewing stock, avoiding any shortage
•  Responsible for the equipment and tools (including extinguishers), checking they are correctly and safely used, main-training and renewing them when necessary and keeping the inventory updated.
•  Keeping working area clean and tidy.
•  Ensuring that all record sheets and books related to maintenance are always completed and prepares needed re-ports before and after any repair or required maintenance.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

•  Regularly inspect solar panels, inverters, batteries, and charge controllers to make sure they’re working well and storing energy properly.
•  Keep solar panels clean and clear of dirt, leaves, or shadows to get the most power, especially in different weather.
•  Keep an eye on battery health and charge levels. Replace any batteries that aren’t working to avoid power cuts.
•  Make sure the system switches smoothly between solar power and the backup generator to keep the hospital running without interruption.
•  Find and repair problems with wiring, controllers, or switching systems quickly to prevent breakdowns.
•  Always use MSF safety procedures (like turning off power and locking it out) when working on live electrical systems.
•  Set up and maintain surge protectors and proper grounding to keep equipment and people safe from electrical spikes.
•  Tell the logistics team right away about any unusual things like power fluctuations or batteries getting worse.
•  Keep an inventory of spare electrical parts and order more when needed.
•  During power outages or system failures. Focus first on keeping critical areas like ICU, Lab, ER and ITFC, and cold storage running.
•  Ensure all electrical systems in the office and guest house are working correctly.
•  Help make urgent repairs during crises to restore power within MSF’s required time.
•  Study how power is used to suggest ways to balance the load better and improve efficiency.
•  Ensure all electrical equipment remains functional and is properly maintained, especially in related to power issues, in all MSF premises.
•  Make sure there is always a working backup power source (like generators) for critical areas if the main power fails completely.
•  Ensure all electrical wires are safely covered and protected to avoid danger to people and equipment.

Requirements:

Education

• Essential Electrician diploma or recognized formal training Certificate

Experience

• Previous working experience as an electrician required (minimum 2 years’ experience)

Languages

• Mission language and local language essential

Knowledge

• Desirable basic computer skills

Competencies

• Results and Quality Orientation L2

• Teamwork and Cooperation L2

• Behavioural Flexibility L2

• Commitment to MSF Principles L2

• Stress Management L3

Contract

208 working hours per month

Remuneration

As per MSF salary scale (National contract)