Electrical Safety Engineer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Electrical Safety Engineer 
 

Reference: ESE_2013

Recruiter: Altima Africa Ltd    Updated on:    29-07-2013
 

Contract: Permanent        
 

Location: Nairobi    

Available: ASAP
 

Category: Experienced    

Offer: Neg.
  
Profile Introduction
 

Our Client, an independent Oil and Gas company with over 90 licenses in 25 countries seeks to recruit a Electrical Safety Engineer 
 

The company is principally engaged in the oil and gas exploration, development, production and the sale of hydrocarbons and other related activities with operations in Europe, Africa, South Asia and South America and  through successful exploration and consistent delivery of major projects, the company has become Africa’s leading independent Oil Company.
 

The position holder will be reporting to the Electrical Authority/Facilities Manager   
 

The overall purpose of the role is to:
 

Establish and maintain the design integrity of electrical equipment and systems. 
 

Minimum Requirements

• To be able to assure that electrical installations conform to the latest safety guidelines with reference to the British Standards Institution (BSI) or local equivalent and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as codified in   BS 7671, Requirements for Electrical Installations.
• BS 7671 applies to the design, erection and verification of electrical installations, also additions and alterations to existing installations.
• Training in BS 7671 standards will be agreed and required to complete the duties.
• Diploma in electrical engineering

Job Specification - Electrical Safety Engineer
 

Design

• Inspect and evaluate existing electrical generation and distribution systems
• Identify standards used in the design of existing electrical systems and determine appropriate standards to be used in areas where none are defined
• Check and update as-built electrical drawings for camp installations
• Prepare schematic drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in equipment, circuits, and systems in accordance with TBL management of change procedures

Maintenance

• Lead electrical maintenance activities
• Develop work routines and job plans to deliver a high level of reliability and sustainability for electrical equipment
• Ensure all maintenance activities are safely conducted using the correct maintenance techniques and procedures
• Carry out troubleshooting of electrical systems

CMMS

• Assist in setting up and populating the CMMS by collecting and reviewing base data for all electrical equipment, establishing schedules and task sheets, entering equipment histories – past and present

Supply chain

• Co-operate with Materials Department to develop spares and consumables stocks and max/min levels
• Identify and maintain contact with in-country suppliers of electrical equipment, spare parts, materials and rental equipment

Auditing

• Audit existing electrical installations against agreed Company standards and issues action lists and develops scopes of work for staff and 3rd party contractors
• Ensure that electrical installations conform to the latest safety guidelines with reference to the British Standards Institution (BSI) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as codified in BS 7671, applied to the design, erection and verification of electrical installations, also additions and alterations to existing installations
• Assess all domestic, remote field camps and office Electrical installations in accordance with BS7671 2008
• Load testing of circuitry
• Test and report on the condition and suitability of all circuitry connected with wet room / swimming pool Zone 0 appliances

EHS Responsibilities

• Develop electrical safe working procedures
• Ensure that all TKBV operations comply with TGL EHS procedures
• Participate in regular EHS meetings and other safety reviews
• Work in a manner that ensures the safety and health of all
• Participate in appropriate EHS awareness and training programs

Competencies and Skills

• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Knowledge of computerized programs/system
• Strong interpersonal skills with a professional attitude
• Availability for frequent travels
• Proactive with a hands on approach and the ability to work independently
• Full Kenyan driving license with no endorsement
• Proactive electrical maintenance and safety is required

How to Apply
 

If you are qualified and up to the challenge visitwww.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 5pm, 5th August 2013
 

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted