Electrical Supervisor (Centravac) at the 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 (Centravac)

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2022-005
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)
Contract: 3-year renewable contract

Duties

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

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good working knowledge of chilling plant.
• Have ability to read engineering drawings into details and be computer literate.

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

Deadline: 11th May, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format
• The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor and professional colleague.
• IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
• While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.