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RT-C/HIF-ETF/00141 Mechanical Facilities Engineer

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Serco is among the leading Space Industry and Services Companies. We have over 40 years’ experience in supporting the space sector: Since the creation of the European Space Agency (ESA), our employees have been providing everyday their technical, scientific and management skills to support the full range of European cornerstone space missions. 

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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a   Mechanical Facilities Engineer ,based in ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands).

Role Responsibility

 The core tasks of the Mechanical Facilities Engineer will consist in the
following activities:

  • Providing active assistance to the EFM Mechanical Engineer in charge of the mechanical installations under the responsibility of the EFM division;
  • Controlling, monitoring and reviewing – notably by means of key performance indicators - the execution of preventive and corrective maintenance activities carried out by the on-site maintenance contractor (or by sub-contracted third party companies) on the technical installations;
  • Reviewing, coordinating and monitoring all activities related to the construction, renovation, or modification of the technical infrastructure installations; these activities are of a various nature: ad-hoc requests for works, refurbishments, new projects or investments;
  • Monitoring and controlling the compliance with the applicable norms and legislations of all the works carried out by the on-site maintenance contractor or other third party companies on the technical installations;
  • Preparing work descriptions, technical specifications, or any other technical documents necessary for the coordination of small to large size projects related to technical installations;
  • Providing active assistance on multi-disciplinary projects where works/activities on the technical installations are involved;
  • Providing active assistance for the preparation, organisation, review and validation of work acceptance tests after construction, renovation, modification or maintenance of the technical installations;
  • Implementation and maintenance of service and quality assurance procedures;
  • Providing active assistance for studies about the operational condition, the performance, the upgrade and improvement of the technical installations and preparing corresponding improvement plans;
  • Liaising, closely cooperating and maintaining a sound working relationship with colleagues within the section, in or outside the department, and with the site maintenance contractor.

Successful Candidate

The right candidate will bring:

  • At least a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or in Facilities Management Engineering;
  • At least a 5-year experience in building infrastructure and Facilities Management, with Mechanical or Building System Engineering as an area of expertise;
  • A proven capability in the above areas of responsibility and technical building systems;
  • Good knowledge of the applicable norms and legislation
  • Sound analytical skills; be able to analyse any situation, issue or installation and create a clear and detailed technical report for root cause analysis, improvement or repair;
  • Good skills in the MS Office software package (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Visio);
  • It would be an asset if applicants also have expertise in building electrical low voltage systems notably for the controlling and operation of the building automation systems, distribution boards and switchgears, communication lines, telephone and data networks, lightning protection, fire detection and evacuation system, access control and alarm systems;
  • Moreover applicants should be able to work autonomously and be eager to learn and acquire further knowledge in building systems engineering;
  • Required languages: English, both written and orally; knowledge of Dutch language is an asset.

 

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Important

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Package Description

Excellent Salary 

Corporate Benefits Package 

Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team

About the Company

Serco is one of the world’s largest providers of public services to Governments employing over 50,000 people in over 20 countries In Belgium and Luxembourg we work closely with the European Institutions providing crucial Services with over 220 staff members.

The services we provide are often of critical importance to the communities and nations we serve, Providing public services is one of the most satisfying and rewarding careers you can have, you have an ability to make a real positive difference to people’s lives and to your community and country.

As a business which delivers “front-line” public services, employing tens of thousands of people, we are constantly developing and promoting people; our need for skilled professionals is insatiable and few companies can offer as many opportunities for individuals to grow their careers

What connects the ever growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service – To keep ahead we have to constantly evolve and enhance the way we deliver our services and everyone in Serco has a role to play here.

Serco provide the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action.

If you share our values then join with over 50,000 colleagues globally who are equally as passionate about delivering great service as you

A career with Serco offers the chance to work with both inspirational people and innovative contracts, in a dynamic and exciting environment.

We have a mandate to execute brilliantly and our people lead and inspire based on our core values, Trust, Care, Pride and Innovation.

Take pride in what you do.

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