Technical Specialist (HVAC & ELEC)

• Function title: Technical Specialist (HVAC & ELEC)


• Reference: NOC-HR-2020-FCO/194


• Location: Brussels


• Nature of competition: Internal and external competition


• Applicable regulations: Staff regulations


• Grades for publication: FCO3/4/5/6/7


• Type of post: Technical Specialist (FCO3/4/5/6/7 (E1))


• Number of posts: 2


• Duration: Undetermined


• Security clearance: EU/NATO SECRET


• Directorate/Service: HRS/AIFM - Agency Infrastructure & Facilities Management


• Competition publication date: 20/02/2020


• Competition closing date: 19/03/2020 (23:59 Brussels time)


• Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the "Useful information" section

Your team

Within the Division Human Resources and Agency Services,  the Agency Infrastructure & Facilities Management provides technical infrastructure, facilities management and logistics services (except for the Maastricht Upper Airspace Centre in The Netherlands).

Your role

Your role will be to :

• Contribute to proper functioning of the technical installations with the support of IT tools, intervene as required and/or propose remedial actions in case of malfunctioning and defects;


• Coordinate and monitor technical systems deployments and identify issues in a timely manner to avoid any negative impact on systems and installations;


• Validate all operational deployments of the technical systems by:
  
  
  
  • validating the level of support for new systems;
  
  
  • verifying, approving and controlling the completeness of the deployment scenarios;
  
  
  • validating security measures, in particular their compliance with national legislation;
  
  
  
  


• Participate to projects and relevant activities; contribute to requirements analyses, technical solutions, security and safety matters, operational assessments and audits, call for tenders (define needs, draft technical specifications, assist in evaluating providers) etc.;


• Coordinate and supervise the activities of external service providers, and supervise the interventions (“Chargé des travaux”);


• Draft various reports on services (stocktaking), activities, problems, service contracts, etc. for different audiences (management, technical services);


• Act, as required, as the person with delegated responsibility to operate the electrical installation (“Chargé d’installation délégué”);


• Assist or act (on request or by delegation) the team leader of “Exploitation Facilities” and/or the service delivery manager;


• Draft and maintain various procedures (technical & administrative) to respond to obligations related to internal certifications, standards and national legal requirements (BA4/5, VCA);


• Update and keep records (registry) to ensure traceability of plans relating to technical systems, in particular BMS, electrical, hydraulic, air treatment, fire protection and fire detection;


• Ensure the follow-up and traceability of remarks, changes, etc. in reports resulting from inspections and audits (internal/external);


• Perform any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education or relevant equivalent professional experience of at least three years. A Bachelor degree in a relevant area (e.g. HVAC, ELEC, BMS) would be considered a strong advantage;


• Relevant training in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), Electricity (ELEC) or Building Management Systems (BMS) would be considered a strong advantage;


• In addition, a minimum of 5 years’ relevant working experience in a relevant technical domain (e.g. HVAC, ELEC, BMS, etc.);


• Experience in HVAC installations, industrial electricity and building management (technology, standards, maintenance procedures, safety regulations);


• Experience in operational critical centers and data centers;


• Knowledge or understanding of the facilities industry and motivation and commitment to stay abreast of any developments in this area;


• Understanding of the safety rules and procedures required to ensure compliance with national legislation would be an advantage;


• Drafting skills in French;


• Experience in the use of standard Office Application;


• Problem Solving: Anticipates and solves business issues;


• Quality focus: Sets and fosters high quality standards;


• Planning & Organsing: Plans ahead and adapts as required;


• Communication: Expresses information and ideas effectively;


• Team Work: Displays a collaborative approach;


• This function is subject to the following certifications;
  
  
  
  • BA4/5, VCA (required certifications in Belgium);
  
  
  • AOC (Attestation of Operational Competencies – internal certification);
  
  
  
  


• Physical aptitude to work in shift;


• Awareness of social impact of shift work and adaptability to shift work;


• Commitment to undertake 24/7 shift work;


• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment;


• Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach;


• The working languages of the Agency are French and English. For this particular job, a thorough knowledge of French and a satisfactory knowledge of English, to the extent necessary to perform the advertised tasks are required.

Useful information

• Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only. At the closing date of the notice of competition, internal candidates must have completed their probationary period.


• If an external candidate is selected, he/she will be offered an appointment for an undetermined period. Before being established in the post, the external candidate will be required to provide certified copies of his/her degrees and successfully serve a probationary period of 9 months.


• The successful candidate shall be appointed at the grade in the function group and to the type of post indicated in the vacancy notice, or, if a group of grades has been published, in principle at the basic grade.


• In case of reserve list: Suitable candidates, however not selected to fill the post, will be placed on a reserve list for similar functions. The period of validity of reserve list is 1 year from the approval of the selection board’s recommendations.


• Information on salary and benefits can be found on the web page: http://jobs.eurocontrol.int/what-we-offer


• EUROCONTROL is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, marital or parental status and sexual orientation.
  In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from to the under-represented diversity characteristics.


• Candidates should go to our Jobs website and read the tips on how to apply. Item 1 includes information on the EUROCONTROL competency models (technical & behavioural) – Candidates should refer to the behavioural competency model to know the behaviours expected for the different levels.