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Job Category
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory
Corporate Services Support
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy Baghdad currently has a vacancy for a Generator Technician, job grade Administrative Assistant (AA)
The jobholder will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of electrical generators and their associated Automatic Transfer Switch Room (ATS). This role includes maintaining central fuel tanks and ensuring fuel quality to guarantee the reliable operation of standby and emergency power systems in compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Generator and ATS System Maintenance: Perform routine inspections and scheduled preventive maintenance on diesel electrical generators and ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) systems. This includes testing, servicing, and ensuring readiness by simulating power failures and verifying correct transfer/retransfer functionality.
- Troubleshooting and Repairs: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system issues in generators (e.g., alternators, speed governors, fuel filters, batteries, coolant) and ATS units (e.g., high current circuit breakers, Socomec units, relays). Replace defective parts and make necessary adjustments to restore full functionality.
- Fuel System Monitoring and Maintenance: Conduct regular inspection and maintenance of central fuel storage tanks, including fuel lines, pumps, and filtration systems. Monitor fuel levels, coordinate refuelling, and sample/test fuel for contamination, water content, and degradation. Implement fuel filtering procedures when necessary.
- Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain detailed logs of all maintenance tasks, inspections, repairs, and parts usage. Prepare service reports and maintenance logs for supervisor review and ensure documentation is aligned with compliance requirements.
- Safety, Compliance, and Risk Management: Adhere to all local and national electrical codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations. Identify potential hazards, conduct risk assessments prior to work, and implement appropriate control measures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Emergency Response and Availability: Respond promptly to generator or ATS malfunctions and unexpected power outages. Be available for on-call support during critical situations and ensure quick resolution to minimize downtime.
- Supervision and Team Safety: Oversee safe generator operation and maintenance activities. Ensure that team members follow H\&S guidelines, especially when handling fuel and electrical systems. Promote a safety-first culture and lead by example in applying all risk mitigation protocols.
- Other Duties: Carry out any other duties as assigned by management, contributing to the overall efficiency and reliability of electrical power systems across the facility.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible as specific responsibilities could change in the future, and this would be at the discretion of the line manager and Senior Management. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs. The jobholder may also take on other ad hoc tasks as and when required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any response to a crisis.
Key behaviours required:
- Working Together – Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
- Delivering at Pace – Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
- Managing a Quality Service – Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
Eligibility:
If you are selected for this position, we will be able to employ you as long as:
- We can obtain the appropriate level of local and UK security clearance for you; and
- You have (or be willing to obtain) the right to live and work in Iraq. Candidate’s residence permit and work permit, and the expense to obtain them, will be their own responsibility – the Embassy does not provide residence or work permits. If you have any questions about residency and/ or visa requirements, you should contact the relevant Iraqi Government Ministry.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- Associate degree in Electromechanical Technology, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience maintaining and repairing electrical generators and ATS systems.
- Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Strong knowledge of generator control systems and ATS mechanisms.
- Experience with brands such as Perkins or similar is preferred.
- Analytical thinking and effective troubleshooting skills.
- Good time management, reliability, and the ability to work independently or in a team.
- Basic computer skills for report logging.
- Valid driver’s licence
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- Technical certification or Diploma in Electromechanical Technology or electrical systems
- Willingness to attend training or certification programs.
Required behaviours
Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
Application deadline
9 September 2025
Grade
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Type of Position
Full-time, Permanent
Working hours per week
38
Region
Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory
Iraq
Location (City)
Baghdad
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
1
Salary Currency
USD
Salary
1641
Type of Salary
monthly
Start Date
1 October 2025
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Working hours and remuneration:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including up to 21 days of annual leave (calculated pro-rata).
The role grade is Administrative Assistant (AA) with a base salary of US $ 1,641 per month. This base salary is paid 13 times a year. In addition, the role attracts a security allowance payable as part of this package. This security allowance is subject to review and may be altered or withdrawn at any time.
No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
This position is for a full-time employment on a permanent contract basis. Employment is also subject to a 90-day probationary period.
Conditioned working hours are 38 hours per week. Normal working hours are Sunday to Wednesday from 08:00 to 16:00 and Thursday from 08:00-14:00. The jobholder will be required to be flexible in their approach to hours worked as these will be dictated by operational needs and may involve working out of hours (evenings/ weekends/ holidays) or emergency on call hours.
The jobholder may have to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, often in confirmed spaces, on rooftops or in mechanical rooms, they may be exposed to noise, dust and hazardous material for which PPE will be provided. This role may include the jobholder to climb ladders, lift heavy equipment and materials up to 25kg and stand for long periods of time.
The Embassy encourages a culture of continuous learning. Training will be given in the role. All employees have access to the Civil Service-Learning platform, which gives access to training to improve job specific skills. Employees are entitled to a minimum number of annual training days.
Additional information
Application process:
Interested candidates must include to their online application form
1) An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);
2) A covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and
3) Specific examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.
The online application form, CV, cover letter/ essay, and examples must be in English.
Applications that do not include these this information will not be considered.
Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
All applications must be received before 23:55 Iraq local time on 09 September 2025.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Internal candidates (i.e., those who are currently employed by the British Embassy Baghdad/ British Consulate General Erbil) applying for this position should consider informing their current line manager upon submission of their application.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances and reference checks.
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around 2-3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and in the UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidate’s profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
The FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. To facilitate an agile workforce, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The British Embassy Baghdad is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local employment law.
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