Russian Speaking Building Engineer Supervisor with Security Clearance

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Job description

Basic Functions: Under the supervision of the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager, the Building Engineer Supervisor leads a team of skilled tradespersons responsible for maintaining all of the Embassy Compound operating systems. Included among these are the Mechanical and Electrical Systems, Building Automation System (BAS), Chiller Plant, Air Handling Units, VAV System, Potable Water, Sanitary Sewage, Storm Sewage, Oil Water Separator Systems, Fuel Delivery, Distribution, and Fuel Monitoring Systems, and the Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Systems; Electrical Power Generation and Distribution Systems; Voltage Regulators; Transformers; Switchgear; Panel boards, Automatic Transfer Switches; Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) motors and controllers; and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems. Additional responsibilities include overseeing an aggressive recycling and energy conservation program. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Operations and Maintenance Support: 50% Oversees the operations and maintenance of large, complex, mechanical and electrical systems and equipment such as the Building Automation System (BAS) with their related components, controllers and actuators; the emergency power generation and distribution system including the fuel monitoring system; heating, ventilation and air- conditioning (HVAC) equipment and associated components such as variable air volume (VAV) boxes, reheat coils, fresh air intake systems, smoke purge systems, chillers, and gravity and motorized dampers. Resolves complicated mechanical and electrical problems with minimal disruption to the NEC/NCC operations and restores these systems to their designed operating parameters and efficiency. Estimates future maintenance costs including use of new technology that offer potential savings; drafts/formulates mechanical projects including equipment replacement and major overhauls and assists the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager with future project scheduling and annual budget projections. Oversees an aggressive and comprehensive preventative maintenance program for critical and non-critical equipment, systems, and controls/controllers by directing facility maintenance staff and/or monitoring contracted service providers, ensuring they use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to analyze equipment and system performance, and that their repair and service techniques are code and life safety compliant. Maintains; monitors; troubleshoots; configures; identifies; isolates and corrects faults; performs diagnostic tests; ensures the proper operations of designated equipment and systems. Prepares weekly, monthly and annual status reports documenting the operation, performance, and efficiency of equipment and systems, with recommendations to the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager for scheduling outages for preventive maintenance, major overhauls, or replacement. In the absence of the Senior/Deputy Facility Managers, the incumbent may serve as Acting Facility Manager. Management and Logistic Support: 40% Provides budget input for operating, maintenance and repair, and replacement costs to include all tools, special equipment and spare parts required to maintain all systems within the designed operational performance requirements and within operating budget limits. Assists the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager in briefing post management on work and project status. Attends senior level staff meetings, as delegated, to provide justifications for projects, equipment/system outages for preventive maintenance, minor repairs, major overhauls, or replacement. Assists in maintaining post's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), in conjunction with post's Work Control Clerk to ensure that planned preventative service events and unscheduled events are recorded/documented in the CMMS and closed out when they are completed. Manages and maintains the technical library consisting of as-built documents (plans and specifications), operations and maintenance manuals, manufacturer's data sheets, list of spare parts and tools, manufacturer's and supplier's contact data, and warranty information on equipment and systems. The incumbent will analyze written and verbal work order requests for maintenance services and ascertain all of the necessary information to determine whether the work is of a routine, immediate, or emergency nature and prioritize each day's tasks. The incumbent will ensure all work order requests are entered in the CMMS program, inspect ongoing and completed tasks for code compliance, and ensure tradespersons document labor and materials accurately on completed work orders before they are returned to the Work Control Clerk for closeout. Develops and monitors contract procurement documents which include: written scopes of work (SOW), construction drawings, specifications, bill of materials, and independent government cost estimates for minor maintenance, repair and alteration projects. Assists in the technical review and analysis of contractor bid/proposals for technical accuracy and completeness, and provides recommendations to the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager and post Contracting Officer as to the contractor's ability to perform work. Serves as a Government Technical Monitor (GTM) for Post managed contracts, as delegated, to monitor contractor performance for products and services outlined in the SOW and other contract requirements. Assures all project documents are organized and added to the technical library at the completion of the project. Additional duties include the following: develop project acceptance reports; punch lists management; quality control inspections with tests as required, and project/contract closeout documents. Ancillary / Collateral Duties: Perform any other engineering support duties related to Facility Management operations as may be requested by the Facility Manager. Participate in executive meetings and conduct discussions with local/municipal authorities, as appropriate, on matters pertaining to the utilities and or construction site activities when requested by the Facility Manager. Review and analyze material samples, catalogues and brochures, shop drawings, installation manuals, and other technical documents submitted by the construction contractor for conformity with construction contract requirements. Prepare written reports of the analysis, incorporating the comments, and provide recommendations and alternatives for appropriate action to the Facility Manager. Assists the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (POSHO) in the day-to-day management of the safety program. Provides weekly safety training to subordinate staff on various topics such as use of personal protective equipment (PPE), lock-out/tag-out procedures, ladder safety, and confine space entry safety. Conducts daily inspections of facilities to ensure fire and life safety practices are in compliance with DOS fire and live safety requirements. Develops deficiency reports with recommendations for solutions along with independent government cost estimates to bring facilities, especially mechanical equipment and systems, into compliance. Ensures that OBO Fire and SHEM deficiency reports and action items are corrected in a timely manner, and that online reporting (SMARTS) requirements are kept up to date. Performs inspections of safety repairs for compliance with DOS requirements to ensure work does not present health problems or risk of injury to mission staff, contract workers or visitors to the facility. Other duties as assigned. Note: 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 The completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent, in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering, or similar engineering degree that is close in degree course requirements, from an accredited university program is required. A minimum of five (5) years' experience working as a project manager/supervisor/foreman at a manufacturing plant, major resort, hospital, office complex, or a large university/school system managing a preventative maintenance program that incorporates or utilizes a 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 of experience in management and supervisory duties. 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 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. Additionally, fluency in Russian is required to review and interpret maintenance contracts to ensure published bids properly communicate Embassy technical needs for locally available services. The incumbent must be able to work independently, with little or no supervision from the Senior/Deputy F

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