Principal Assistant (Installation and Maintenance)

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

·         Vocational training at higher level in a relevant discipline, leading to a professional qualification or;

·         Equivalent combination of qualifications and experience, or

·         A higher educational qualification but less practical experience or a less formal educational background combined with particularly relevant practical experience may also be acceptable

·         A minimum of 8 years relevant experience

·         Knowledge of power/electrical distribution systems and the norms TIA ANSI/TIA-568, ANSU/TIA-569 and ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A-2002

·         Very good understanding of building maintenance, quality requirements and ability to manage in-house technical staff as well as onsite contractors conducting maintenance

·         Knowledge of modern building technical standards and applications such as building management electronics, BMS, HVAC systems

·         Knowledge of local standards for fire safety

·         Experience with administration and admin software, providing statistics and digital archiving documentation

·         Experience in prioritising in a high volume workload and pressured environment

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

·         Experience with presentation systems (visual display systems; projection system; video/audio conferencing equipment)

·         Good awareness in recognition of hazardous materials, stock and handling prescription

·         Good knowledge with reference to no-break diesel generator sets

·         Knowledge of building mechanical systems and plumbing works

·         Practical experience in the repair and maintenance of central heating plant

·         Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements

·         Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT

DUTIES/ROLE: 

·         Manage/coordinate/execute all maintenance and modifications for electrical, electronical and mechanical (HVAC), water, kitchen, sewage, gas and security systems

·         Manage daily activities for the electro-technical team in cooperation with the Buildings and Facilities Helpdesk

·         Manage and monitor the BMS system

·         Set up a full maintenance programme together with the building owner for all electrical/electronical and mechanical/technical assets, ensuring that all Health & Safety (H&S) and Legal inspection and audit requirements are met.

·         Set up user policies for technical installation managed by other Service Lines

·         Assist Head, Buildings and Facilities in the planning of all replacements, modifications and upgrading of existing building installations, based on economic life-cycle of the installation, and according to safety and environmental legislation

·         Keep all technical documentation and the 'as built' files up to date

·         Manage all technical outages with the different users, provide risk logs, and implement lessons learned

·         Monitor and provide optimizations for the consumption of utilities

·         Supervise, and where necessary, carry out corrective and preventive maintenance of buildings, including general technical installations

·         Supervise, and where necessary, carry out modifications, upkeep and repairs of buildings and utilities

·         Assist in installation of experimental equipment and fitting-out of laboratories, test beds, computer facilities, and equipment in support of the Agency's projects

·         Supervise and assist in relocation of office furniture, technical/scientific equipment, etc

·         Assist in preparing technical and administrative reports and maintain drawings and technical documentation of hot/cold water, HVAC, heating, drainage and sanitation 'as built'

·         Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the trade and skills

·         Assist the building and facilities on-call duty team

·         Assist in budget preparation

·         Draft input for contracts, statement of works (SOW) and purchase orders

·         Deputize for higher grade staff, if required

·         Perform other duties as may be required