The Health & Safety Accord (Pvt) Ltd. engineers will serve as a part of the Pakistan Accord team in Pakistan under the supervision of the Chief Safety Officer - Pakistan Accord and CEO  or their assigned person. 

The Pakistan Accord staff engineers shall be based in the Accord office in Karachi and Lahore.  The engineers will spend a significant portion of the time in the field and at workplaces in  their assigned areas. The Accord staff electrical engineers are essential to the practical  execution of the safety inspections, remediation, verification, and technical consultation  components of the Accord. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Conduct factory inspections in accordance with the Pakistan Accord Building Standard.

• Produce inspection reports in accordance with Pakistan Accord protocols.

• Provide engineering support to the Accord inspection and remediation program and  training initiatives.  

• Provide engineering support to factory, worker, and brand representatives.

• Assist the Accord leadership with scheduling and coordination with the contracted  inspection companies to ensure efficiency of inspection schedules. 

• Organize communications and work between brands, owners, workers, and the Accord  leadership related to inspections, remediation / corrective action plans.

• Conduct necessary, follow up inspections to ensure remediation plans are finalized within  the timeframes of the Accord. 

• Alert the Accord leadership to issues, obstacles, or challenges related to the finalization  and execution of the remediation / corrective action plans derived from Accord safety  inspections. 

• Liaise as needed with the Accord training and complaints handling departments.

• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Accord leadership.  

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Postgraduate degree (preferred) in Electrical Engineering from a recognized  institution. 

 • 0–2 years of relevant experience in electrical design, inspection, or industrial electrical  systems (Fresh graduates with strong academic background are encouraged to apply).

• Familiarity with national electrical codes, IEC standards, or other relevant international electrical safety standards (preferred but not mandatory).

• Basic understanding of electrical inspection tools, safety practices, and engineering  software tools is an advantage. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail and ability to document findings accurately. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Urdu.

• Willingness to travel frequently within Pakistan for site inspections. 

About the International Accord 

WE ARE HIRING 

The International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry  (International Accord) is an agreement between garment brands and the global trade unions  IndustriALL and UNI Global Union. The agreement builds on the 2013 and 2018 Accord on Fire  and Building Safety in Bangladesh. More than 200 garment and textile brands have signed the  International Accord. Since May 2013, the Accord programs have reached over 2,000  factories employing around 2 million workers in Bangladesh. In December 2022 the Accord  brands and unions agreed to establish a new program in Pakistan in 2023 which will promote  worker safety through independent inspections, remediation, training programs and a worker  complaints mechanism. 

About Health and Safety Accord (Pvt) Ltd: 

The Health and Safety Accord (Pvt) Ltd, is a subsidiary of International Accord BV, The  Netherlands, established with an objective of improving health and safety conditions in the  textile and garment industry.  

We are currently hiring and invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the  position of Electrical Engineer. 

Compensation and Employment Terms: 

We offer a dynamic, internationally oriented work environment, fringe benefits and  competitive salary based on experience. The above positions are currently offered as a one year renewable contract. The positions are based in Karachi and Lahore with frequent travels  to industrial sites in other cities, across Pakistan (as and when required).  

Health and Safety Accord (Pvt) Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer.