Assistant Electrical Inspector

(1) Assistant Electrical Inspectors are mainly deployed on installation, operation, repair and maintenance of electrical and/or the associated electronic control systems and plant equipment or electrical engineering services in buildings; design, procurement, project management and technical consultancy services; law enforcement, regulatory services and advisory services; and supervision of contractors and subordinates. (2) Successful candidates may be posted to other departments and may be required: (a) to work irregular hours/in remote area/in harsh condition; (b) to perform shift duty/stand-by duty/on-call duty/emergency duty; (c) to wear uniform/protective clothing; and (d) to perform any other duties as specified from time to time. Successful candidates may also be required to perform self-drive duty (training will be provided where necessary) on a voluntary basis.

Candidates should have (a) a Diploma or Higher Certificate in Electrical Engineering from a Hong Kong polytechnic university/polytechnic or Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education/technical institute/technical college, or equivalent; and (b)(i) two years’ relevant practical training and not less than three years’ relevant post-qualification experience; or (ii) completed an approved apprenticeship plus at least three years’ relevant post-qualification experience; and (c) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent [Note (1)]; and (d) attained a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test [Note (2)]. Preference may be given to candidates who have (i) relevant operation and maintenance experience in electrical engineering systems; (ii) possessed Certificates of Registration of Electrical Worker Grade H; and (iii) acquired a recognized safety and health supervisor training. [Note (3)].