Technician (HVAC Refrigeration)

​Requisition ID: 4653 
Grade: G4 
Country: Austria 
Duty Station: Vienna 
Category: General Service/Admin. Support 
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: Staff-Full-time
Appointment Type: Fixed Term - 100 series
Indicative Minimum Net Annual Salary: 48,527 EUR 
Application Deadline: 05-Nov-2024, 11:59 PM (CEST)  

Vacancy Announcement
This post is for local recruitment only.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

I. Organizational Context

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013 as well as the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID, however, applies in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: Creating shared prosperity; Advancing economic competitiveness; Safeguarding the environment; and Strengthening knowledge and institutions.

Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Divisions/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices.

The Directorate, headed by a Managing Director, is responsible and accountable for the management of UNIDO’s human, financial and material resources, ensuring the capacity of the Organization to fulfil its mandate. The Directorate oversees a full range of financial, human resources, learning and staff development, procurement, information technology and general services to meet the service support needs of the Organization as a whole. Additionally, the Directorate houses the Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women Unit and the Ethics and Accountability Unit as well as oversees their operations. Furthermore, the Directorate provides guidance on personnel security and safety matters and ensures the overall coordination of UNIDO’s response in this regard.

This position is located in the Facility Management Services. As part of the common services, onbehalf of and financed by the Vienna-based Organizations (VBOs), the Facility ManagementServices (COR/BMS) of UNIDO is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation, maintenance and repair of the Vienna International Centre (VIC) buildings and associated installations according to the local building codes and standards, and according to the VICoperating license conditions.

Functions: · Propose and develop policies, life cycle maintenance and improvement plans for efficient, effective and safe buildings management, administration, and operations for consideration by the Managing Director of COR, taking into account best practices and standards; promote and proactively implement these policies and standards; · Manage and administer the operation, maintenance and repair of the grounds, buildings and related installations and equipment of the VIC complex on behalf of, and in close consultation with, the VBOs under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding on Common Services; · Provide efficient, effective and quality services to the VBOs for all facility management activities; · Manage the projects financed by the Common Fund for Major Repairs and Replacements at the VIC on behalf of the VBOs and the Government of Austria; · Take measures to meet strict requirements in respect of waste disposal, bacteriological and chemical control of the water and air in the buildings; · In close cooperation with the Learning and Development Services (COR/LED), define, plan, and implement skills related training for its personnel; · Provide the required support to the catering operations of the VIC; · Provide management responses to audit observations and ensure the timely implementation of agreed-upon recommendations; · Cooperate with relevant bodies with a view to harmonizing and exchanging information.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Director-General and in this context all staff are expected to serve in any assignment as determined by the needs of the Organization.  The UNIDO Staff Performance Management System reinforces the collaboration within formal units as well as among cross-functional teams. In this context, the incumbent collaborates with his/her supervisor and colleagues, at Headquarters and in the field.

II. Main Functions

Under the overall supervision of the Engineer (HVAC), P-3, the incumbent will perform multi-skilled functions to assist the work across the BMS Workshops. These efforts will be distributed over the refrigeration functions at 80% and Electrical, Sanitary and control automation at 20%.

1. Under the close supervision of the Team Leader and other team members, the incumbent carries out independently the following routine and complex tasks related to the maintenance and repair of various cooling units and the installations as well as cold water distribution systems that are necessary for the operation of the secondary cooling systems and circulation coolers. (Chillers, VAV system, Split systems, heating pumps and compressors).
2. Inspect the secondary cooling facilities, making repairs and reporting damages to the Team Leader/Supervisor.
3. Check conditions and functioning of equipment related to the refrigeration systems, by assisting in setting up test procedures for verification of equipment system performance and assisting in making necessary adjustments of the settings of devices/installations, as required.
4. Assist in the coordination with contracting companies and colleagues to ensure that the work is carried out with minimum interruptions to the daily operations.
5. Assist in the shutting down and restarting of different types of plants and perform any necessary maintenance work.
6. Recommend spare parts and materials to be ordered for the implementation of projects or repairs.
7. Ensure the safe storage of building fixtures, equipment, spare parts, tools, materials, consumables, chemicals, refrigerants, CO2, etc.
8. Ensure that rules and regulations are being followed, that machines, equipment and material are handled in a competent, proper and safe manner, that protective clothing, such as masks, gloves and shoes are worn when required, and that tools are stored safely and properly in the Workshop.
9. Keep abreast of the latest technology, norms and standards. Discuss new products and techniques and their appliance in the VIC with other team members as well as with the Team Leader or supervisor.
10. Ensure that all the relevant information related to the work assigned has been recorded accordingly in the Facility Management Electronic Work Order Platform.
11. Assemble, install, test, adjust, find standard faults, repair, replace electric components, systems, switchboards, wiring and control panels, lighting fixtures and protection according to testing procedures, construction drawings, wiring diagrams and installation manuals.
12. Oversee and manage the required inspection of the TUEV and maintain the technical documentation and inspection reports of all technical equipment and tools such as small and medium sized chillers, split and VAV cooling systems, compressed air compressors and personal safety equipment. Including alternative refrigerants and commercial refrigeration (CO2).
13. Carry out all duties with due consideration of applicable/prevailing security instructions, Austrian and EU norms and environmental- and quality standards.
14. Work on weekends and outside the regular schedule may be required for essential maintenance and repair works.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

III. Competencies

Core Values

WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially.

WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner.

WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective.

Key Competencies

WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity.

WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world.

WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work.

WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.

IV. Minimum Requirements

Education:

Completed secondary education is required.

Certificate of completed apprenticeship (e.g., “Gesellenbrief”) in Refrigeration Engineering is required. The HTL or equivalent certificate is accepted in lieu of the completed apprenticeship. A Master Tradesman Certificate (Meisterprüfung) is an asset. Certification in plumbing or electrician is an asset.

Technical and Functional Experience:

A minimum of six (6) years of job-related work experience in Refrigeration.

Ability to use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), internet. Experience with ticketing software or work order management software is an asset.

Physical Requirements:

Good physical condition is required. Work is organized around weekly changing shifts. Work has partly to be carried out at irregular working hours and within short notice.

Languages:Working knowledge of English and fluency in German is required.

Working knowledge in any other UN-language is an asset.

For further information on salaries, refer to the International Civil Service Commission website: https://icsc.un.org/

Employees of UNIDO are expected at all times to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for jobs at UNIDO.

All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System. Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process. Selected candidate(s) may be required to disclose to the Director General the nature and scope of financial and other personal interests and assets in respect of themselves, their spouses and dependents, under the procedures established by the Director General.

Visit the UNIDO careers site for details on how to apply: https://careers.unido.org/ 

NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level.

Notice to applicants:
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