This position is located in the Engineering of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, with duty station Wau. Wau is classified in the “E” category and as a non-family duty station. The incumbent will report to the Unit/Section Chief or the Chief Engineer.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Heating, Ventilation and A/C Technician will be responsible for the following responsibilities: • Install, operate, maintenance, and repair electrical power supply and control systems, including critical equipment like UPS and ATS. • Maintenance and installation of distribution and transmission systems across low, medium, and high voltage systems, with some expertise in MV & HV transformers. • Install, service, maintain and repair, in compliance with recognized standards and regulations pertaining to safety and installation codes, air-conditioning and refrigeration installations. • Diagnose technical faults and carry-out remedy for malfunctioning or defective air-conditioning and refrigeration installations. • Operate a wide variety of tools and power equipment including saws, drills, common workshop machinery, voltage testers, ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, welding/soldering equipment and other tools and equipment. • Perform diagnostics and preventive maintenance of air-conditioning and refrigeration installations. • Perform technical or other assessments of air-conditioning and refrigeration installations and prepare technical or other reports. • Apply and ensure adherence to safety program related to the safe operations of air conditioning and refrigeration installations and equipment of the building and maintenance trade. • Conduct in-house training to tradesmen and artisans on the imaging technical skills in the new installation of specialized equipment, fault finding and remedy. • Review and recommend for approval work orders and assign day to day repair and maintenance tasks to tradesmen and technicians being supervised. • Inspect and report on construction project work and maintenance work carried out either by contractors or tradesmen and staff under supervision and ensure proper utilization of available resources. • Read and interpret specifications and technical drawings, schedules, manuals for installations and upgrade repair. • Resolve problems; inspect quality of work and work performance. Administration: • Advise on requirements for ordering equipment, spare parts, materials and supplies for air-conditioning and related works. • Assist in preparation of bills of quantities and costing for air-conditioning and related projects. Resolve problems; inspect quality of work and work performance by inhouse team or external contractors. • Assist in technically evaluating bids and proposals for air-conditioning or related projects. • Follow up on correction of defects in material related to air-conditioning and related works. • Maintain records relating to work orders projects and general correspondences. • Report on air-conditioning or related project work and maintenance work carried out by tradesmen, vendors and contractors and ensure proper utilization of available resources. • Provide inputs periodically for assessment performance levels of assigned local and international staff. • Alert the Chief of Unit/Section of unusual occurrence and/or damage that have taken place or likely to occur. • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or the Chief of Section/Unit.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and experience in construction, infrastructure and maintenance project implementation Demonstrated technical skills; initiative and practical problem-solving skills; Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. • PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Job – Specific Qualification
Certifiable proof of license to practice on domestic, commercial electrical and HVAC installations in accordance with the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE), UK codes or equivalent is desirable. Technical and vocational certificate in one of the following trades: air-conditioning, refrigeration, heating systems, power supply and electrical systems is required. Technical training in HVAC installations from a recognized Technical/Trade School is required.
Work Experience
At least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration and electrical installations is required. Experience working with the latest editions of the IEE wiring regulations is desirable. Experience in international operations in a post conflict environment is desirable.
Languages
French and English are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this post advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
