Electrician (Lead Maintenance Technician)

AMERICAN EMBASSY

QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTION

GENEL NİTELİKLER

The U.S. Embassy in Ankara is seeking an individual for the position of Electrician (Lead Maintenance Technician) at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey.

Ankara-2022-060-RA, Electrician (Lead Maintenance Technician)

The closing date of the vacancy announcement is February 24, 2023.

Basic Function of Position:

Working in the Facility Management section of the Embassy, the Electrical Maintenance Worker carries out scheduled and unscheduled electrical preventive maintenance and repair work to all mission buildings and facilities including residential owned and leased properties, repairs malfunctioning electrical systems and ensures that all tasks are completed in accordance with applicable codes and manufacturers' recommendations, performs preventive maintenance by inspecting, adjusting, and troubleshooting electrical systems to ensure reliable operation and uninterrupted electrical current to critical facilities, records and complies operational data, completing and maintaining forms, logs, and reports. 

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment and components experience as an electrical apprentice or installer is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: 

·         Maintenance and repair of power and lighting circuits associated with switchboards and control gear in single-phase and polyphase systems.

·         Minor component replacement and repairs of motors, generators, controls, and recording instruments.

·         Electrical testing procedures in circuitry and control devices to monitor, diagnose faults, determine continuity, insulation resistance, impedance, and capacity levels, all in accordance with US and host country regulations.

·         Reading and working from engineering drawings, specifications, electrical schematics, control circuits and material list. 

Key Requirements:

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Education Requirements:

High School diploma is required and/or completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with a concentration in electrical principals and applications is required.

How You will be Evaluated:

LANGUAGE:  English level II (Limited knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. Turkish level III (Good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

·         Communication and interpersonal skills to answer queries from end-users.

·         Ability to work as part of a team, work under pressure and a tight schedule.

·         A flexible approach to work shifts and answer emergency calls at all hours,

·         A valid driver's license is required,

·         Knowledge of local market for parts and materials.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

All Applicants: 

·         Copy of ID - BOTH SIDES (REQUIRED DOCUMENT) 

·         High school diploma (REQUIRED DOCUMENT) 

·         Turkish Military Discharge Document (for male applicants): completion of compulsory military service is required.(REQUIRED DOCUMENT) 

·         Driver’s License (both sides) (REQUIRED DOCUMENT)  

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. 

All Applications for Employment with U.S. Embassy Ankara must be submitted only through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA). Please visit U.S. Embassy Ankara Website Jobs Section for Links to register In ERA And Apply.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Ankara, Turkey.