HVAC technician

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Electro-Mechanical Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Operations

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Install, service, maintain and repair, in compliance with recognized standards and regulations pertaining to safety and installation codes, air-conditioning and refrigeration installations.

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Diagnose technical faults and carry-out remedy for malfunctioning or defective air-conditioning and refrigeration installations or recommend their write off.

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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.

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Perform diagnostics and preventive maintenance of air-conditioning and refrigeration installations.

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Perform technical or other assessments of air-conditioning and refrigeration installations and prepare technical or other reports.

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Apply and ensure adherence to safety programmes related to the safe operation of air-conditioning and refrigeration installations and equipment of the building and maintenance trade.

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Conducting in-house training to tradesmen and artisans on the HVAC technical skills in the new installation of specialized equipment, fault finding and remedy.

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Review and recommend for approval work orders and assign day to day repair and maintenance tasks to tradesmen and technicians being supervised.

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Read and interpret specifications and technical drawings, schedules, manuals for installations and upgrade repair.

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Resolve problems; inspect quality of work and work performance.

Administration

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Maintain records relating to inventories of HVAC, work orders and general correspondence.

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Assist in carrying out technical assessments of installed HVAC units in existing buildings and infrastructure.

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Assist in the preparation of cost estimates for HVAC projects and maintenance programmes.

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Assist in technically evaluating bids and proposals for HVAC projects.

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Provide inputs periodically for assessment of performance levels of assigned local staff.

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Alert the Supervisor of Unit of unusual occurrence and/or damage that have taken place or are likely to occur.

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Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or the Section Chief.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Technical/Vocational diploma

Education - Additional Comments:

The incumbent should be a dynamic, multi-functional person, who supports the host entity with Professionalism, dedication and client orientation. The following qualifications are required.

High school diploma or equivalent. Technical training in HVAC installations from a recognized Technical/Trade School. Certifiable proof of license to practice on domestic, commercial and HVAC installations in accordance with the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE), UK codes or equivalent.

Required experience:

36 Months

Experience remark:

At least three (03) years of progressively responsible experience in commercial and industrial HVAC and refrigeration installations is required. Experience working with the latest editions of the IEE wiring regulations is desirable. Experience in international operations in a complex, volatile, conflict or post-conflict environment is desirable. Knowledge and experience in electro-mechanical works are desirable.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• French(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise:

Electrical engineering, Other engineering and construction related experience

Area of expertise details:

Skill in working on computer with MS Word and Excel are required. Basic level skill on use of MS project is desirable.

Driving license:

Yes

Application procedure:

****QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY****

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 14-02-2021