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TERM: 

Full Time (40 hours per week)

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The Building Automated Systems Engineering Technician (BASET) will report directly to the Senior/ Deputy Facility Manager 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 New Embassy Compound/ New Consulate Compound (NEC/NCC).
The Building Automated Systems Engineering Technician serves as an expert in planning, organizing and maintaining large and complex mechanical and electrical systems and their control equipment. The incumbent is employed as a Building Automated Systems Engineering Technician (BASET) to carry out skilled analysis and diagnostic maintenance work on all major systems and critical equipment throughout the NEC/NCC buildings and grounds. Work assignments will be directed by the Senior/ Deputy Facility Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Completion of a 4-year bachelor of science degree, or equivalent, in Mechanical/ Electrical/ General Engineering or Computerized systems, control and sensor technology. Applicants must have proof of specialized technical training to match background requirements;
- At least 5 years of field experience in the operation and maintenance of a building automation system (BAS), including computer and microprocessor control system installation and programming. 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 in addition to three (3) years of experience with large, modern, commercial or Government office building operations and maintenance. Experience working with U.S. building, trade, construction, fire, and safety codes and standards;
- English level IV (Fluent) - writing/ speaking/ reading (this may be tested);
- Armenian level IV (Fluent) writing/ speaking/ reading (this may be tested);
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, ability to create usable engineering drawings to assist in the operations and maintenance process, or for use in renovation projects;
- A valid class B driver’s license for at least 5 years that is not revoked or suspended (Incidental driver shall be 25 or older to be assigned an official vehicle);
- Superior knowledge, exceptional technical skills, and a thorough understanding of building automation systems, their components including sensors and actuators. Must know how to make adjustments to the system and components to keep the building within the designed operating parameters. Must be able to interpret sensor readings, and fault and failure codes in order to diagnose and expedite repairs. Individual must be familiar with the operating parameters of specific building spaces and the specific systems that support each space so critical operations are not disrupted when performing maintenance and repairs.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

All eligible applicants should follow the link for all details and follow the instructions mentioned in the announcement: https://www.usa.am/cms/announcements.php.

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY: 

FSN-09 (13,591,014.00 annual gross salary)

OPEN TO/ ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 

All interested candidates/ All sources