Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance Mechanic (Generator (NEC)) in the Facility Management Section.

Duties
• The incumbent specializes in the operations, maintenance, and repair of prime and stand-by power diesel generators.
• Operations & Maintenance Support 85%
• 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 15%
• 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.
• Note: Incumbent serves as an incidental operator of official vehicles and meets all requirements outlined in 14 FAM 433.
• This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.

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:
• Education: 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: Limited knowledge (reading, speaking, and writing) in English is required and Good working knowledge (reading, speaking, and writing) in Kiswahili is required. “This may be tested”
• Skills and abilities: A valid driver’s license is required
• 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.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply follow this link https://tz.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/ 

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