Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Hiring Organization: U.S
Embassy
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Service
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 04/02/2024
Under the
supervision of the Deputy Facility Manager (Functional), the Mechanical
Engineer is responsible for maintaining all of the components of the New
Embassy Compound (NEC) Mechanical Systems including the Building Automation
System, Chiller Plant, Air Handling Units, Variable Air Volume (VAV) System,
the Potable Water treatment plant and distribution system, Sanitary Sewage and
storm water management systems, the irrigation system, the swimming pool
equipment, and the Oil Water Separator Systems. Responsibilities include
supervision of the posts maintenance staff that maintains all mechanical
equipment and systems throughout the New Embassy Compound/New Consulate
Compound (NEC/NCC) office, residential and ancillary buildings, and the
grounds.
Qualifications and Evaluations
- Must
have a minimum of five years’ experience working as a project engineer /
engineer at a manufacturing plant, major resort, hospital, office complex
or a large university/school system managing a preventative maintenance
program that incorporates and utilizes a Computerized Maintenance
Management System (CMMS) to track scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
requests and their related expenses.
- The
incumbents work experience must demonstrate a progression of increased
responsibility throughout their career, including developing scopes of
work, construction documents (plans and specifications) and cost estimates
for new construction projects, building repairs, equipment overhauls, and
equipment replacement schedules.
- In
addition, the candidate should have a minimum of one year experience in
management and supervisory..
Job
Knowledge
- Must
know mechanical theory including the laws of thermodynamics, how to size
mechanical equipment including air-conditioners, fan coil units, boilers,
air handling units, pumps, water and hydronic piping systems, heat
exchangers, and other associated mechanical equipment.
- Must
know basic electrical theory, especially ohms law, in order to
troubleshoot problems with mechanical system controls.
- Must
know how to diagnose the root cause of a mechanical problem and what
materials and equipment will be needed to facilitate the repairs.
- Must
know how to work safely on mechanical equipment and components including
the use of lock out / tag out safety measure.
- Must
have knowledge of local mechanical companies, contractors and supply
stores that can provide material and/or service support for mechanical
systems within his/her area of responsibility.
- Must
have detailed technical knowledge of the all mechanical systems within
his/her area of responsibility.
Education
Requirements:
The
completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent, in Mechanical
Engineering, or simliar engineering degree that is close in degree course
requirements, from an accredited university program is required. To be
acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at
least one curriculum accredited or equivalent by the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET), or an equivalent host-country engineering
board, as a professional engineering curriculum.
Skills
and abilities
- The
incumbent must be able to read and interpret mechanical drawings, riser
diagrams, wiring schematics, various equipment schedules, and other
construction documents.
- The
incumbent must have good computer skills, able to use and navigate through
the Microsoft Office Software suite package using MS Word, Office, Excel,
Database entry, AutoCAD, and MS project.
- The
incumbent will be proficient with mechanical engineering drafting,
engineering management software, preparation and maintenance of daily
construction inspection logs, capable of reviewing coordination design
drawings for code compliance, and have the ability to create mechanical
engineering cost estimates and provide briefings to the Senior/Deputy
Facility Manager, the Management Counselor, and other stakeholders on
mechanical engineering issues. The incumbent must be skilled at drafting
detailed and concise written reports in English for the Senior/Deputy
Facility Manager.
- The
incumbent must be able to work independently, with little or no
supervision from the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager, and develop short-
and long-range work plans for self and others, prioritizing assignments
based upon criticality and order of receipt.
- The
incumbent must be skilled at drafting detailed and concise written reports
in English for the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager.
- A
driver’s license with a clean driving record is required, must have had a
valid driver’s license for a minimum of five (5) years.
- Must
have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to handle a large workload
and multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be highly organized.
- 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.