Electro-Mechanical & Solar Engineer

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda

Job Title: Electro-Mechanical & Solar Engineer

Report to: Director of Infrastructure

Department: Infrastructure Department

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Butaro_Burera District

 Description

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is on a mission to radically change the way health care is delivered around the world. UGHE is a new university based in Rwanda that is building the next generation of global health professionals—doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and policy experts—into leaders and change makers who strive to deliver more equitable, quality health services for all. UGHE is pioneering a new way of training leaders who will emerge ready to develop health care services and systems that connect neglected communities with essential and life-saving attention. UGHE has established in 2014 thanks to a visionary partnership of the Cummings Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Partners in Health, and the Rwandan Government.

1. Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure, the Electromechanical Engineer is responsible for the planning and hands-on maintenance of all UGHE electro mechanical systems across all UGHE facilities. He is charged with the day-to-day maintenance of all main electrical and mechanical rooms and energy source stations including but not limited to; Main Electrical rooms, mechanical rooms, backup generators, solar power plants, fire fighting system, major kitchen equipment. The engineer will also be charged with the planning and advising of UGHE’s new infrastructure projects on matters related to electro-mechanical installations and systems. The Electro-Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for undertaking various electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks and occasional new installation work in order to achieve a high level of service delivery. The individual will be based at Butaro campus but will work at other UGHE sites/campus based on needs. We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, and highly skilled Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Engineer who will drive and sustain our energy systems and sources.

2. Main areas of focus 

 Facilities Maintenance

• Maintaining all UGHE core electrical and mechanical installations and systems including but not limited to; all main electrical rooms and distribution boards, backup generators, solar power plants, mechanical rooms, and thunderstorm arrestor systems to better standards,
• Develop a maintenance plan for all UGHE electrical and mechanical systems and installations
• Keep up to date maintenance records of all UGHE electrical and mechanical systems and installations through UGHE facilities maintenance system BIM 360 Ops
• Develop an annual procurement plan for all maintenance spared parts required to maintain all UGHE electrical and mechanical systems and installations.
• Play a key role in UGHE mission of transforming all its infrastructure into green star compliance campuses
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance inspections at all UGHE electrical and mechanical installations and systems
• Provide all necessary maintenance reports for all UGHE electrical and mechanical installations and systems through BIM 360 Ops
• Respond to any emergency incidents related to electrical and mechanical installations and systems at all UGHE infrastructures.
• Monitor consumption of all UGHE energy consumptions and guide on best practices for energy consumption
• Conducting preventive maintenance and repairs on all laundry machines.
• Conducting preventive maintenance and repairs on all core kitchen equipment.
• Manage installations of all new core UGHE equipment that are electricity enabled
• Facilitate to ensure tools attain all electro and mechanical safety requirements.
• Advise on the electro mechanical system upgrades necessary to increase productivity, functionality, and efficiency
• Provide UGHE electrical load calculation reports needed to guide infrastructure upgrades and expansion
• Develop policies, manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and tools to guide maintenance of all UGHE electro-mechanical systems and installations
• Manage a team; composed of UGHE staff and contractors, involved in the day-to-day maintenance of all UGHE electrical and mechanical systems.

Planning and implementation of new Infrastructure

• Advise on all electrical and mechanical systems and installations for all UGHE infrastructure projects to ensure system integration, efficiency, and sustainability
• Provide technical support in the recruitment process of new contractors in developing contractor terms of references, material specifications, etc…
• Contribute to UGHE’s vision of transforming and increasing environmental friendly energy sources
• Provide technical inputs to the development proposals related to UGHE electrical and mechanical systems
• Design electrical and mechanical system upgrades necessary for UGHE existing infrastructures and new small infrastructure projects.
• Conduct any other duties assigned to him/her by his line manager.

3. Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years hands on experience in the installation and/or management of large electrical and/or mechanical installations
• Bachelor’s degree in electro-mechanical engineering; Masters in the same fields is desired
• Experience in installing and managing complex electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience is facility maintenance and infrastructure planning for large infrastructure projects focused on electrical and mechanical systems
• Knowledge in the design of electrical and mechanical systems for new systems
• Experience in managing multitasking and high performing staff
• Demonstrated experience in Fault Finding with various systems (mechanical & electrical).
• Demonstrated strong communication skills
• Certified by Rwanda Utility and Regulatory Authority (RURA)

Desirable

• Formal qualifications in the following fields; Refrigeration, Hot Water System, mechanical, electrical,
• Formally trained in Testing & Inspection and safe handling of HVAC, Electrical and Mechanical systems and equipment.
• Formally trained in Solar systems installation and maintenance.

Essential Behavioural Competencies

• Team Player: Always willing to be involved in the team’s activities to achieve their objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honesty, loyalty, and commitment.
• Initiative: Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimize waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working and user manuals.
• Customer Focus: Demonstrate the ability to listen and communicate to customers in a professional way and address maintenance issues raised on time.
• Effective Communication Skills: Able to adapt communication to the audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders (campus residents, contractors, etc). Presents a professional image.
• Problem Solving: Looks objectively at every side of an idea or situation to ensure that all outcomes are thoroughly assessed before deciding on an appropriate course of action.