Electrical Site Engineer

Overview of position

• The Yemen office in the Amman hub is currently implementing three projects with identical scope with the same funding source in Yemen. This is the fourth phase of the project where our client will increase access to primary & secondary health services facilities (general hospitals, local health centers & therapeutic feeding centers) in Yemen, by restoring the physical infrastructure of health facilities (rehabilitation, maintenance works & minor repairs) in targeted areas. In addition, our client will be providing priority medical equipment & supplies to these targeted facilities along with training on the use of the medical equipment to the staff of the rehabilitated health facilities.
• Our client will be responsible for the design & rehabilitation works of the health facilities that will increase the targeted facilities’ reliability & service capacity, ensuring highest standards in design & rehabilitation works & respect of ‘state of the art’ requirements for safety, sustainability, security & disability access. In addition, our client will be responsible to provide the targeted facilities with priority medical equipment & supplies, as well as strengthening capacities through conducting training & awareness raising activities.

Role objectives

The candidate to perform his / her work in full compliance with our clients standards, guidelines & procedures where the Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the following task but will not be limited to:

• Supervise specific electrical works as per the contractual provisions & the design specifications. Ensure quantity / quality control & time schedule consistency.
• Outline duties related to supervising electrical aspects of the construction site, ensuring compliance with specifications, codes & safety.
• Checks contractor’s set out & works, including compliance with contract specifications & quantities related to electrical works & ensures that contractors comply with their work plans to complete work within specified time frame.
• Proper coordinating with other engineering disciplines, contractors & stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Carrying out tasks related to inspecting electrical installations, conducting tests & troubleshooting issues to ensure quality & compliance.
• Provides support & guidance to the contractor & assists in resolving site problems, as necessary, in full coordination with the Project Manager & the Electrical Engineer.
• Responsible for checking the quality of delivered electrical materials according to the approved materials by our client.
• Check the electrical work activities of contractor(s), measure completed electrical work.
• Check, verify the interim payments submitted by the contractor(s) related to electrical works & submit detailed reports to the Project Manager.
• Report & recommend remedial actions regarding potential delays & / or cost overruns related to electrical works to the Project Manager & the Electrical Egineer.
• Prioritizing safety & ensuring adherence to relevant electrical codes, standards & regulations.
• Verify that works are consistent with the project technical specifications, drawings & BOQ & inform promptly to Engineer & the Project Manager .
• Close involvement in project meetings, progress reporting & coordination efforts to keep the project on schedule & within budget.
• Detail any responsibilities related to communicating with clients, addressing their concerns & providing technical support or guidance.
• Outline expectations for creating & maintaining accurate documentation, including drawings, specifications, reports & compliance records.
• Any additional duties required as needed within the scope of the project.

Project reporting

This role reports to the line manager.

Key competencies

• Bachelor degree in electrical engineering with a minimum of 7 years working experience as a Site Engineer in rehabilitation & / or construction projects.
• Experience in supervising electrical works for hospitals & health care facilities is an advantage.
• Experience in the usage of computers & software packages (Autodesk AutoCAD, google suite).
• Very good knowledge in written & oral English & Arabic languages is required.
• Treats all individuals with respect, responds sensitively to differences & encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational & ethical norms.
• Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity & inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates & supports the development of others.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners & always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds & maintains strong external relationships & is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self & / or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities & takes the initiative to act on them.
• Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our clients beneficiaries.
• Open to change & flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences & modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data & courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation & creativity to problem solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise & open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings & needs of others. Actively listens & proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion & finding common ground.

Team management

This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information

• This contract is subjected to daily payments depending on the number of working days per month & upon completing the requested deliverables as specified & agreed with the Project Manager / Engineer.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.