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Position: Building Automated Systems Engineering Technician FSN-10
Opening Date: Immediate
Closing Date: July 19, 2011
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The Building Automated Systems Engineering Technician (BASET) will report directly to the Building Engineer and be responsible for the operation and maintenance, which may include a Reliability Centered Maintenance program (RCM), of computer and microprocessor-controlled systems located throughout the U.S. Embassy Compound.
The BASET will perform maintenance and troubleshooting actions on computer/microprocessor controls for the following systems: air conditioning and ventilation equipment, variable frequency controls equipment, generators, switchboard equipment, fuel distribution, fuel dispensing, potable water treatment, domestic water pumping, water distribution, waste water treatment, fire suppression, fire alarms, site perimeter gates and actuators, elevators, automatic queuing systems, kitchen equipment, associated digital and analog sensor’s, fiber optics, signal cabling and digital transmission associated with automated building systems.
The BASET may also be called on to support maintenance of electronically controlled locking and surveillance systems. Specialized knowledge of general mechanical and electrical systems is required.
Qualifications Required:
Education: The position requires a university or technical degree in computerized systems control and sensor technology or related engineering field.
Satisfactory completion of technical training courses and on-line coursework indicating proficiency in building systems control, sensor technology, and maintenance of digital systems and equipment may be substituted for formal training if competency can be demonstrated.
Completion of vendor/software developer education in the types of systems installed at Post is a plus. Competency Test to determine skill level may be required.
Prior Work Experience: Minimum of five (5) years field experience in the operation and maintenance of building computer and microprocessor control systems.
The experience may have been gained as a result of performing general maintenance on computer controlled systems and equipment, however at least two (2) years must have been spent in direct maintenance of BAS specific components in a similar environment yielding a minimum of three (3) years of experience with large, modern, commercial or Government office building in operations and maintenance.
Experience working with U.S. building, trade, construction, fire, and safety codes and standards are highly desirable.
Language Proficiency: Level IV in English language, written, and spoken proficiency required. Must also have Level IV verbal and written usage of the local language in order to communicate with local contractors and other LES employees.
To apply for any of these positions
Qualified individuals who are interested in applying for this position may:
1. Stop by the US Embassy’s main entrance to pick up an application packet or
2. Download the application form available on the Bujumbura Embassy Internet Site below; click on the link “Application form.”
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available at
http://burundi.usembassy.gov/resources/employment-opportunities
