The Role:

The electrical supervisor oversees a team of electricians to ensure the safe and efficient execution of electrical projects, installations, and maintenance tasks. The supervisor requires deep expertise in electrical power systems, solar power systems, Generator power, refrigeration systems, electrical fittings & fixtures and general Electronics. He/she must demonstrate ability to manage resource effectively. Key responsibilities include training and mentoring staff, coordinating with contractors, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. The ideal candidate must be a critical thinker that is adept at solving electrical problems, possesses excellent communication and leadership skills with a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical

• Responsible for the power reticulation across site including the use of backup generators and all aspect of our three-phase system
• Oversee the whole of our domestic supply and managing the electrical section team in their daily work.
• Responsible for all power issues across school in classrooms and boarding houses, including supporting the ICT team as they maintain our school network system
• Responsible for the Boarding houses electric water heating appliances extractor fans, time switches and emergency lighting.
• Responsible for all electrical panels, consumer units and associated power equipment across site
• Assist in the planning of new wiring schemes ensuring good professional practice and helping outsourced electrical contractors in their projects
• Communicate with the relevant parties when work is being planned or power is being adversely affected across site.
• Manage maintenance programs for the electrics and record any work done for accurate future reference
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of Kitchen and Laundry equipment including cold room equipment and air conditioning devices.

Security

• Provide technical support for security and safety system installations at school. These include, but not limited to;
  • CCTV systems:
  • Electric fence
  • Fire alarms,
  • Biometric access systems
  • PIR motion switches and security
  • Lightening arrestors systems.
  • Magnetic door controls.

DSTV and Audio-Visual Equipment

• Oversee the setting up, use and maintenance of all TV’s, DVD players, video recorders, satellite TV decoders and dishes, video cameras, LCD projectors, sound equipment, stage lighting, CD players, tape recorders, screens, and other associated equipment.
• Maintain an inventory of all such equipment including serial numbers.
• Respond to reports of faulty equipment, sending an electrician to examine and rectify faults where possible, or, to call DSTV technicians as necessary.
• Report misuse or deliberate damage of equipment to the Estate Manager.
• Develop a maintenance schedule for all AV equipment and to ensure that it is followed.
• Assist with the setup of portable data projectors as required.  (Fixed data projectors remain the responsibility of the IT department).

Maintenance programs and recording information

• Coordinate the recording of all work that relates to the power and water systems.
• Set up and oversee the following systems
  • Electrical maintenance programs
  • Recording of daily electrical work done
  • Recording of any upgrades and repairs with location and dates
  • Recording maintenance to key installations like boreholes, cubicles and main panel

Health & Safety

• Ensure that health and safety regulations are strictly observed.
• Report any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to your line manager and implement necessary changes effectively.
• Maintenance of firefighting equipment, and allocation of workforce to fight fires.
• Ensure provision of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and work equipment to your team.

Person Specification

Working at St Andrew’s, Turi is an exciting and dynamic experience. Our desire is to recruit committed and resourceful staff, who are looking to not only develop their skills and leadership capacities, but also embrace new experiences and challenges.

Essential to working with us are:

• A minimum diploma in Electrical & Electronics engineering with a least five years
• Progressive leadership experience in a fast-paced work environment.
• Certification by ERC is an added advantage