Candidates must hold degrees in Electrical Engineering from recognized universities, or possess equivalent technical educational qualifications and have had several years' experience in Electricity Power Station work. They must be not less than 25 nor more than 35 years of age.
They must be conversant with the control, maintenance, and repair of modern Steam Turbines, Alternators, Water-tube boilers, etc. They should also be able to supervise the installation of Transformer Sub-stations and Transmission and Distribution sys-toms, including overhead mains of 5000 volts tension. A knowledge of ihe construction, repair and test of domestic electrical appliances is also desirable, The successful candidate will receive an initial salary of Chinese Dollars 1,050 ($700 basic pay plus $350 repatriation allowance) per month from the date upon which he takes up his duties in Tientsin. He will be upon probation for a period of six months from that date, and will be Offered a four years contract at the end of his probationary period if his services prove satisfactory.
He will receive half salary only for the period spent in travelling to Tientsin and payment of this will be calculated from the date of his embarkation. The Council will pay for his passage (first class) to Tientsin and in case he is not offered a contract at the end of his period of probation, a return passage, of similar class, will be given him.
Applications containing references, credentials, copies of diplomas and "curriculum vital" of each candidate should be addressed to "The Secretary and Engineer, British Municipal Council, Tientsin" and should be forwarded so as to reach him not later than Tuesday, March 29, 1938, By Order, H. F. BARNES, Secretary and Engineer,
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