US Embassy Niamey is looking for HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Control Technician) – Niamey (Niger)
Duties :
Reports to the Building Engineer Supervisor. Serves as a journeyman level Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Controls Technician to carry out skilled maintenance and repair work throughout the New Embassy Compound (NEC) on critical and non-critical electrical components within the functional/office buildings, on-compound ancillary support and residential buildings, above and below ground infrastructures, recreational facilities, and other owned/leased properties.
Profils :
Education :
Completion of secondary school (BAC) required. Successful completion of specialized vocational training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level HVAC mechanical technicians and mechanical system specialist trained in the maintenance of commercial or industrial buildings/facilities is required. A portion of the training must be in HVAC Controls and the interfacing with Building Automated Systems Technology.
Expérience:
A minimum of three (3) years of experience at the journey-level in the installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial HVAC and/or other mechanical system digital building controls with interfacing to the building automation systems. Work experience must show a progression of increased responsibility, and the ability to repair complex equipment, components, and systems.
Job knowledge :
Required to know electrical theory, ohms law, circuit wiring, the laws of thermodynamics and their application to HVAC system design, installation, repair, and operations and maintenance. Must have detailed technical knowledge of HVAC control systems and basic knowledge of how control systems interface with the other operating systems including the building automation system. His/her knowledge base must be broad, encompassing many different makes and models, able to perform the required maintenance on each system. Must have a very good technical understanding of major building electrical/mechanical systems and equipment. Knowledge of International Building Code standards including electrical and mechanical requirements, and fire and life safety codes 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) Writing/Speaking/Reading is required. Hausa and/or Zarma level IV (Fluent) spoken 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-2019-27 HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Control Technician) 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.