US Embassy Dakar hiring Engineer.
• Salary: 29,560,871 CFA/year
• Closing date: 11 Jan 2024

Job description
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for maintaining all the components of the Embassy Compound Mechanical Systems including the building automation system, chiller plant, air handling units, variable air volume (VAV) system, potable water treatment plant and distribution system, sanitary sewage and storm water management systems, irrigation system, swimming pool equipment, and the oil water separator systems. Responsibilities include supervision of staff that maintains all mechanical equipment and systems throughout the Embassy office, residential, and ancillary buildings, and the grounds.


Job requirements
• Completion of a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar engineering degree that is close in degree course requirements, from an accredited university program is required. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited or equivalent by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), or an equivalent host-country engineering board, as a professional engineering curriculum.
• Minimum of five years’ experience working as a project engineer at a manufacturing plant, major resort, hospital, office complex or a large university/school system managing a preventative maintenance program that incorporates and utilizes a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is required. In addition, the candidate must have a minimum of one year experience in management and supervising.
• English level IV (Fluent) Written/Speaking/Reading is required. French level IV (Fluent) Written/Speaking/Reading is required. (This may be tested)

Knowledge:
Must know mechanical theory including the laws of thermodynamics, how to size mechanical equipment including air-conditioners, fan coil units, boilers, air handling units, pumps, water and hydronic piping systems, heat exchangers, and other associated mechanical equipment. Must know basic electrical theory, especially ohms law, in order to troubleshoot problems with mechanical system controls. Must know how to diagnose the root cause of a mechanical problem and what materials and equipment will be needed to facilitate the repairs.

Must know how to work safely on mechanical equipment and components including the use of lock out / tag out safety measure. Must have knowledge of local mechanical companies, contractors and supply stores that can provide material and/or service support for mechanical systems within his/her area of responsibility