Chief Electrician at God's City International Church Abuja (GCIC)

Job Description

• We are seeking a Chief Electrician, who will facilitate repairs, maintenance, modification, and installation across the Ministry’s electrical architecture.

Responsibilities

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wirings, fixtures, systems, and equipment according to current National Electrical Codes and Standards.
• Design, install, collaborate, and supervise electrical systems and structures for ongoing and future building projects of the ministry including determining materials needed and estimating cost.
• Design and read technical diagrams and blueprints
• Review existing electrical systems and structures, make recommendations and proffer solutions where appropriate.
• Troubleshooting electrical issues using appropriate methods and testing devices.
• Inspect electrical equipment for defect, damage, or potential hazards such as fire hazards or shoch risks.
• Repair electrical equipment which may include audio, visual and lightning devices.
• Manage and facilitate the repair of generators across the Ministry’s properties.
• Stay up to date on trends, best practices, and technologies that can help improve electrical efficiency of the Ministry’s properties.
• Perform circuit breaker corrective maintenance
• Installation, servicing, and repairs of air conditioning systems as well as various testing equipment and future installations (transformers, heavy duty equipment etc)
• Direct and train a team to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring and equipment.
• Manage existing solar structures in the Ministry while improving on functionality and efficiency.
• Perform other related duties and on occasion assist with other task and projects assigned by The Project Manager.

Requirements

• OND, HND, or B.Sc in Electrical Engineering and equivalent qualifications.
• 5-10 years of verifiable experience in a similar role or capacity
• Born-again Christian and hard working.
• Fully participate in the life of the church as an active member of the Ministry
• Thorough knowledge of National Safety Standards, Legal Regulations and Guideline.
• Healthy with ability to navigate tight spaces and height and fully range of smell/hearing to be able to swiftly detect faults.
• Performs and maintains tasks with an appropriate level of confidentiality.
• Facilitates repairs, maintenance, modification, and installation across the Ministry’s electrical architecture.
• Good, working knowledge of maintenance, repair and installation of audio video and lighting (AVL) equipment will be an added advantage
• Good knowledge of electrical DC applications particularly solar and battery powered systems (on-grid and off-grid).
• Flexible hours for availability (including evenings and weekends)
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• High level of understanding of electrical
• Very high attention to detail.
• Responsive and proactive planner; be able to lead and multitask
• Highly adaptable, and receptive to feedback and change.
• Exhibit good judgment, honesty, integrity, responsibility, and punctuality through the utilization of professional work standards.

What you need to thrive in this job

• The ideal candidate should be driven and always ready to proffer solutions in line with national regulatory standards.
• We are looking for an energetic, dynamic, innovative, creative, and personable individual who is highly involved and very passionate about community engagement.