This post requires participation in the 24/7 technical on-call rotation.
1. SUMMARY
The Office of Workplace Management and Business Continuity (WMBC) ensures seamless operational continuity by optimizing facility performance, driving strategic workplace transformation, and delivering comprehensive support services to maintain a dynamic, future-ready environment aligned with organizational needs for NATO Headquarters (HQ) and its alternate locations.
The incumbent is responsible for the repair, preventive and reactive maintenance and inspection of electrical installations. They are also responsible for the inspection of executed works by external maintenance firms ensuring that they are completed in accordance with normal/standard methods, using appropriate materials and in accordance with established contract specifications.
2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The incumbent must:
• be certified to a secondary technical education level in electrical or electromechanical engineering OR possess an equivalent diploma/certification with a BA5 certification (electrical safety for qualified staff);
• have at least 6 years’ experience in the maintenance of technical electrical installations on complex and large-scale sites such as office or industrial buildings;
• have a very good understanding of electrical systems such as emergency generators as well as high and low voltage electrical systems, UPS and Passive Network Infrastructure (PNWI);
• possess a valid driver’s license;
• possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one; II (“Elementary”) in the other.
The following would be considered and advantage:
- Knowledge of the rules and procedures of the host country (RGPT/ARAB - RGIE/AREI);
- Ability to program Dali and KNX systems;
- Ability to use Autocad suite.
3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Planning and Execution. Assist and carry out repair, installation, maintenance or modification work on NATO’s electrical systems and networks. Support on-demand requests or high-level events (e.g. Ministerials), even outside of standard office hours.
Expertise Development. Assist the Foreperson Electricity in the supervision of work carried out by external contractors. When required, replace the Foreperson Electricity in their absence.
Project Management. Assure electrical systems repairs. Conduct work as part of a team of First Line Intervention Technicians and Forepeople. Deal primarily with High Voltage electrical installations composed of the High Voltage network, Transformers, Distribution network, electrical board, powering rotating machines, wall power-outlets, lighting and PNWI. Conduct inspections and surveillance of electrical power systems. Draft basic incident reports.
Perform any other related duties as assigned.
4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS
Reporting Line: The incumbent reports to the Foreperson, Electricity.
Interactions: They will collaborate with other Electricity colleagues and monitor the work of external contractors.
Direct reports: N/a
Indirect reports: N/a.
5. COMPETENCIES
The incumbent must demonstrate:
• Achievement: works to meet standards.
• Analytical Thinking: breaks down problems.
• Customer Service Orientation: takes personal responsibility for correcting problems.
• Flexibility: acts with flexibility.
• Initiative: is decisive in a time-sensitive situation.
• Self-Control: responds calmly.
• Teamwork: cooperates.
Contract clause applicable:
In accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations, the successful candidate will receive a definite duration contract of three years, which may be followed by an indefinite duration contract.
If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO’s member States, a 3-year definite duration contract will be offered, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years subject to the agreement of the national authority concerned. The maximum period of service in the post as a seconded staff member is six years.
Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations.
7. USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries. Applications must be submitted using e-recruitment system, as applicable:
- For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitment portal (link);
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For all other applications: www.nato.int/recruitment
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8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply.
NATO is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible working environment, where all candidates living with disabilities can fully participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation, please inform us during your selection process.
Candidates will be required to provide documented medical evidence to support their request for accommodation.
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Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with.
Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.
The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours.
The organization offers several work-life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements.
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