Electrical Controls Technician

Announcement Number: LILONGWE-2026-016
Hiring Agency: Embassy Lilongwe
Position Title: ELECTRICAL CONTROLS TECHNICIAN (All Interested Applicants/ All Sources )
Open Period: 11/03/2026 – 11/16/2026
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+2
Series/Grade: LE – 1210 7
Salary: USD $12,185.94 /Per Year
Work Schedule: Full-time – Full time, 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-7

Duties
The incumbent reports to the Supervisory Building/Electrical Engineer. The incumbent is employed as a journeyman level Electrical Controls Technician to carry out skilled maintenance and repair work throughout the New Embassy Compound/New Consulate Compound (NEC/NCC) on critical and non-critical electrical components within the functional/office buildings, on-compound ancillary support and residential buildings, above and below ground infrastructures, recreational facilities, and other owned/leased properties.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements: All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• Local Security certification

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of 4 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Completion of specialized vocational training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level electricians and mechanical system specialist trained in the maintenance of commercial or industrial buildings/facilities is required.
• A portion of the training must be in Electrical Controls and Automated Systems Technology.

Evaluations

• You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
• You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
• You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Experience

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working at the journey-level in the installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial building electrical systems including power generation and distribution systems, grounding, and digital building controls and automated systems.
• Work experience must show a progression of increased responsibility, and the ability to repair complex equipment, components, and systems.
• The three (3) years’ experience should include a minimum of two (2) years’ work experience operating and maintaining 3 phase electrical equipment with ampere ratings of 1600 Amps or higher.
• Must have a career path that demonstrates increased levels of responsibility working on complex equipment, control circuits, and building automation systems.

Language

• English: Level 3 – Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing
• Chichewa: Level 3 – Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing

Job Knowledge

• Knowledge of electrical theory, Ohm’s law, and sizing electrical equipment, including generators, transformers, motor starters, wiring, circuit breakers, and other electrical components.
• Ability to use test instruments to diagnose electrical problems, identify root causes, and determine the materials and equipment required for repairs.
• Knowledge of electrical safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out measures.
• Detailed technical knowledge of electrical control systems and their interfaces with other operating systems.
• Equipment-specific knowledge of installed electrical systems, power generation and distribution equipment, switchgear, and mechanical equipment.
• Strong technical understanding of major building electrical and mechanical systems, with a specialty in controls.
• Knowledge of International Building Code standards, including electrical and mechanical requirements, and fire and life safety codes.

Skills and competencies

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, riser diagrams, wiring schematics, equipment schedules, operations and maintenance manuals, and construction documents.
• Skills in testing electrical components and taking equipment readings using various meters, hand tools, power tools, and specialized tools to diagnose problems and determine appropriate repairs.
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair building electrical controls, automated systems, and associated components and devices.
• Experience working with emergency standby generator systems and using frequencies, sounds, color codes, and odors to troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to understand engineering reports, specifications, and related technical materials in English.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, preparing reports and spreadsheets, writing emails, and conducting internet research.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage a large workload.
• Ability to respond efficiently and promptly to emergencies and carry out immediate repairs.
• Ability to work in adverse conditions, including confined spaces, at heights using ladders, and in extreme indoor or outdoor temperatures.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with coworkers, contractors, and vendors to exchange relevant information.