Back Maintenance Technician(G5)

This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location.

Organizational Setting

The Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications implements the IAEA's Major Programme 2, \"Nuclear Techniques for Development and Environmental Protection\". This Major Programme comprises individual programmes on food and agriculture, human health, water resources, environment and radiation technologies. These programmes are supported by laboratories in Seibersdorf, Monaco and Vienna. The Major Programme's objective is to enhance the capacity of Member States to meet basic human needs and to assess and manage the marine and terrestrial environments through the use of nuclear and isotopic techniques in sustainable development programmes.

The Division of IAEA Marine Environment Laboratories consists of three laboratories, which are located in Monaco. The Division supports Member States in enhancing their capacity to use nuclear and isotopic techniques to understand marine and atmospheric environmental processes and dynamics, and to identify and address environmental problems caused by radioactive and non-radioactive pollutants and climate change.

Main Purpose

Under the supervision of the Supervisor (Engineering and Electronics Support), the Maintenance Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining seawater and air conditioning systems at the IAEA Marine Environment Laboratories (NAML) in Monaco. This includes maintaining and checking technical installations in close collaboration with the external maintenance contractor and providing input for design changes. He/She also acts as a liaison between Monaco staff and the Division of Information Technology (MTIT) at Headquarters, offering first-line support and escalating complex issues.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Within established standards and procedures:
Ensure the maintenance of the seawater pumping system with the external maintenance contractor by improving the seawater network according to needs;
Overview the air-conditioning, exhaust, and ventilation systems and fume washers by using the monitoring software survey and checks all critical facilities such as alarms: laboratory temperatures, fume-cupboards, the seawater network, seawater temperatures, and electrical technical cupboards, refrigerating cooling systems for scientific equipment and de-ionised water system and deep freezer for storage of scientific samples.

Assists the Supervisor (Engineering and Electronics Support) with the design of new systems for the laboratories, the workshops and the offices, concerning air conditioning, seawater pumping and, in case of change of premises, by providing input on technical details including technical advice and proposing design changes.

Assists in the coordination with the suppliers and maintenance companies.

Works closely with colleagues within EES (Engineering and Electronics Support) to share information, leverage expertise, and achieve shared goals.

Acts as liaison between Monaco staff and MTIT’s services, providing first-line support and escalating complex issues. 

Prepares orders for required equipment and supplies needed for the above-mentioned systems and workshop in cooperation with the Procurement Assistant.

As a member of the NAML Fire Team, involved in providing technical advice regarding safety regulations within the duty station.

The incumbent may perform his/her work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore, as an Occupationally Exposed Worker, he/she must be medically cleared by VIC Medical Service and is subject to an appropriate radiation and health monitoring programme, in accordance with the IAEA's Radiation Safety Regulations.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework) Name Definition   Communication Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.   Achieving Results Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned.   Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.   Planning and Organizing Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.

Functional Competencies Name Definition   Analytical thinking Gathers and analyses information, identifying critical relationships and patterns among data and proposes workable solutions.   Client orientation Establishes effective relationships with clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs. Finds ways to ensure client satisfaction.   Resilience Able to remain calm in emotionally charged situations. Accepts constructive feedback in a positive manner and is able to cope with setbacks.

Required Expertise Function Name Expertise Description       Information Technology End User Support Knowledge in IT service support.       General Services Equipment Operation and Repair Knowledge in managing the maintenance of the refrigeration cooling systems, de-ionized water system and deep freezer for scientific sample storage with their respective local supplier’s representative.

Asset Expertise Function Name Expertise Description       General Services Building Maintenance Knowledge of industry best practices in maintenance of premises and technical installations.       General Services Building Operation and Repair Ability to coordinate with staff, external suppliers and local maintenance companies, for the repair and maintenance of on-site systems and their associated equipment.       Administrative Support MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Completed secondary education.

At least five years of related working experience, such as experience with maintenance of air conditioning systems, building maintenance. 

Comfort using IT tool enabling to support NAML’s staff troubleshooting hardware and software.

Excellent oral and written command of English and French. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Administrative skills testing to IAEA standard might be part of the selection process.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at EUR 44814 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), 6 weeks' annual vacation, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/general-service-staff

General Information

• The IAEA's paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
• Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person's race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
• The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce.
• Recruitment will be on a LOCAL BASIS only. Non-local candidates will be considered only when no suitable candidate from the duty station is identified and will be subject to local recruitment. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. TESTING may be part of the process. 
• Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity.
• The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

  Evaluation process

• The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

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