(3) Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Mechanic-Generator) | Ambassade des États-Unis en Mauritanie
Description de l'emploi
Announcement Number: Nouakchott-2023-024
Hiring Agency: Embassy Nouakchott
Position Title: Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Mechanic-Generator)
Open Period: 05/08/2023 – 06/08/2023
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT
Series/Grade: FP – 1210 6
Salary: MRU UM473,967 – MRU UM473,967 /Per Year
Work Schedule: Full-time –
Promotion Potential: LE-6
Duty Location(s): 3 Vacancy in
Nouakchott, MR
Telework Eligible: No
For More Info: HR Section
45252660
Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM – FSN-6 is FP-8. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent
Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Summary:
The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (two weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required
Duties
Basic Function of the Position
The incumbent reports to the Supervisory Building Engineer. The incumbent is employed 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).
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent specializes in the operations, maintenance, and repair of prime and stand-by power diesel generators.
Operations & Maintenance Support
- The Generator Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for all combustion engine power generation equipment, whether prime power or stand-by power. Will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to keep equipment operating at peak efficiency. Will use various key performance indicators (KPIs) such as oil analysis, fuel testing and analysis; noise, vibration and temperature monitoring, fuel consumption, and exhaust monitoring to determine performance level and service needs. Will also use reliability centered maintenance (RCM) techniques to ensure equipment reliability. Will ensure all work is documented in the CMMS.
- Inspects, tests, evaluates, calibrates and updates generator systems to improve reliability and to assure dependability and safety and compliance. Will test all generators under load each month to assure they are ready for emergency conditions that might arise. Orders fuel, spare parts, and expendable supplies needed for generator operations and maintenance.
- Coordinates through FAC management and senior staff with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) for major overhauls or generator replacement. Works with local vendor/contractors that service equipment including oil changes and top end overhauls, and/or repairs that exceed the incumbent’s capabilities.
- Responds to 24-hour emergency calls to repair prime and back-up power generator systems during off-duty hours.
- Assists in planning and scheduling of generator service and major overhauls.
- Works closely with the Electrical Engineer and Electrical Technician to assess critical loads requiring backup emergency power, and to assure that the generator is not overloaded.
- Monitors the work and services provided by local vendors and contractors ensuring work is performed according to the generator manufacturer’s standards, completed in a timely manner, that the correct materials are utilized, and to ensure that procedures meet OBOs requirements.
- Will maintain costs, inspections, and maintenance records on all generators, documenting maintenance work, servicing, engine exercising, and component replacement. Will log KPIs so trends can be established in order to predict major servicing or overhauls. Equipment logs will be presented to the Supervisory Building Engineer every month so s/he can review equipment performance.
- Prepares detailed and concise written reports in English for the Supervisory Building Engineer, the Senior Facility Manager, and upper-level management personnel.
- The incumbent provides emergency service coverage for malfunctioning emergency generators and associated equipment as required 24 hours per day; seven days per week (24/7) operation. Will exercise generators under load every month, and order and maintain a 30-day supply of fuel at all times; keep an adequate supply of expendable supplies such as filters, oil, belts, etc. on hand to carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
Logistic Support
- Support post activities including relocations, emergency actions, escorting and monitoring contractors on site. May act as Government Technical Monitor for Generator contracts valued up to $100,000. Individual may be required to assist other Facility Management Locally Employed (LE) Staff and assist other shops that are part of the maintenance team as directed by the Building Engineer Supervisor or the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager. Government Technical Monitor (GTM) on Post-managed projects, and/or vendor/contractor escort.
- Collateral duties include keeping the generator room clean and free of hazards, keeping a supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hearing and eye protections on hand at all times. Other assignments will be at the discretion of the Supervisory Building Engineer, or the Senior Facility Manager.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
Experience: A minimum of three (3) years’ 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 of which should be in the operations, maintenance, and repair of 1000 KVA or larger generators.
Education Requirements:
Completion of secondary school is required. Completion of training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing power generation diesel engine mechanics is required.
Evaluations:
Language: Mandatory: English level II (Limited Knowledge) Written/Speaking/Reading in English is required in order understand verbal requests, read some technical material, and prepare simple reports. French Level III (Good knowledge) Written/Speaking/Reading is required in order to communicate with local contractors and other LE Staff. Language skills may be tested
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Nouakchott, Mauritania may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
Other Information: For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
How to Apply: Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered:
- Create an account on the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) website via the Embassy website https://mr.usembassy.gov/
- Choose Announcement Number Nouakchott-2023-024 Maintenance Mechanic Generator and complete the online application.
- Upload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (eg. College/university degree, copy of orders/Assignment notification, SF50, DD-214, (if applicable)
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Degree (not transcript)
• Driver’s License
• Professional Certificate
Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
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