Electrical Supervisor at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Electrical Supervisor at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Electrical Supervisor

Ref: IITA-P&C-NRS2023-025
Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Description

  • Repair and maintain electrical aspects, controls, and cables of 2X300 tons and 2X600 tons of Central A/C chillers.
  • Repair and maintain high-current control panels, condensers, and electric motors in the central chilling plant.
  • Repair and maintain cooling towers for condensers in the chilling plant.
  • Repair and maintain Air Handling units (AHU) and cold stores in major buildings.
  • Repair and maintain all electrical aspects of Gene-bank cold stores.
  • Read sketches, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
  • Monitor and update the inventory of spare parts.
  • Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements
Qualifications:

  • Candidates should possess a B.Sc. /HND in Mechanical Engineering or any other related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

  • Have excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Have a good working knowledge of the chilling plant.
  • Have the ability to read engineering drawings in detail.
  • Have the ability to use basic Microsoft software.

Benefits
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date

23rd June, 2023.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online