US Embassy Niamey recruits a Maintenance Mechanic(Plumbing) – Niamey (Niger)
Description :
Duties :
Reports to the Building Engineer Supervisor. Serves as the Maintenance Mechanic – Generator to carry out skilled maintenance and repair work on prime and stand-by emergency generators for the New Embassy Compound (NEC) and residential owned/leased properties. Responds to scheduled, unscheduled and preventive maintenance work orders generated by the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Education :
Completion of secondary school (BAC) is required. Completion of training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing power generation diesel engine mechanics is required.
Experience :
A minimum of three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of prime or standby power generators for large commercial properties such as high-rise office buildings, a hospital or college campus, or for the local utility company is required. One year should be in the operations, maintenance, and repair of 500 KVA or larger generators.
Job knowledge :
Knowledge of the internal working of a combustion engine, torque values at various RPMs, and methods and standards for routine maintenance on combustion engines is required. Must have a very good technical understanding on how diesel engines are sized for generators in order to obtain optimum performance from both pieces of the packaged unit. Must know how to adjust valves, change filters and belts, adjust speed to achieve hertz levels (50 or 60 Hz), and make minor repairs. Must know how to research information on the internet in order to get up to date information from the generator manufacturer. Knowledge of fire and life safety codes and standards is required.
Language :
English level II (Limited knowledge) Written/Speaking/Reading is required. In order to translate local technical information, contract documents, and correspondences from the local language into English for the Supervising Building Engineer and the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager. French level IV (Fluent) Written/Speaking/reading/is required.Hausa and/or Zarma spoken level IV (Fluent) is required. In order to communicate with local contractors and other LE Staff. These may be tested.
How to Apply :
Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered:
- Go to US Embassy Website at: https://ne.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
- Click on Current Vacancies, choose Announcement Number Niamey-2019-31 Maintenance Mechanic (Plumbing) and follow the instructions.
- Upload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. resume, cover letter, degrees certificates, wok permits & SF 50 if applicable) into the Electronic Recruitment Application system.
