Technician (Electrical) – MEP Facilities Management Division - AKUH Pakistan

Entity:

Aga Khan University Hospital

Location:

Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programs and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Job Roles / Responsibilities:

Specifically, you will be responsible to:

• Responding promptly to breakdown maintenance activities, especially for critical and essential equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Carrying out preventive maintenance activities as per the schedule to maintain the reliability and efficiency of equipment.
• Assisting in resolving operational issues in electrical systems under the guidance of supervisors or independently as required.
• Conducting routine inspections of electrical systems, including substations, panels, and distribution boards, to identify and report potential issues.
• Working under the supervision of senior staff, following technical instructions to improve skills and maintain high-quality work standards.
• Adhering to all safety procedures and regulations while performing maintenance and operational tasks.
• Collaborating with colleagues and other maintenance teams to ensure smooth and effective operations across the facility.
• Undertaking additional tasks assigned by the supervisor to support departmental goals.

Requirements:

You must have:

• 03-05 years related work experience including 1-2 years of working in industry.
• Matriculate / Intermediate
• Diploma in Electrical Technology from a recognized institute (preferred)
• Solar System experience (preferred)

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.