Engineering Mechanic, Plant Operations

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Global Corporate Solutions and Corporate Real Estate 

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Administration Officer (MDCAO), Global Corporate Solutions (GCS) brings together the functions of Corporate Security, Corporate Real Estate, and Corporate Services (such as food services, printing, travel, conferences, and translation and interpretation).

GCS’s Corporate Real Estate (GCSCR) division plays a crucial role in supporting IBRD, IDA, MIGA, and ICSID by developing and operating their real estate demands worldwide. GCSCR’s primary purpose is to create safe, cost effective, sustainable, and functional real estate solutions, enabling business units to perform their work program in line with the WBG’s mission to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

To achieve its purpose, GCSCR led by the Senior Manager, is structured into three divisions: (i) HQ Real Estate Development and Management (GCSHQ), which covers facilities based in Washington, DC, (ii) International Real Estate (GCSIR), responsible for facilities located overseas, and (iii) Corporate Real Estate,  Center of Excellence (CoE) which serves as a central hub of expertise driving operational excellence, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring the successful execution of initiatives. 

GCSCR is comprised of approximately 100 staff, leverages over 500 contractors, and manages an annual facilities capital investment plan of about $155 million globally. GCSCR works closely with the Regions on the Bank’s more than 190 locations. 

Job Description 

The Engineering Mechanic position supports physical plant operations, inspects and repairs all HVAC systems, plumbing, fire suppression and mail conveyor systems that are located in Bank-owned and leased buildings. The Engineering Mechanic position reports to the Engineering Supervisor and works closely with the Operating Engineers and Building Teams. This position is categorized as “essential personnel” with the requirement to be called into work to support the remediation of, but not limited to, fire, flood, catastrophic break downs or severe weather occurrences. Mechanics are assigned to weekend duty on a rotating basis and overtime pay is applied accordingly. 

The position is based in Washington, DC and will report to the Engineering Supervisor in the Plant Operations Unit. 

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

 Oversight of the operation and maintenance of supporting operating systems and plant equipment, during the shift hours of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM M-F (with the requirement to work scheduled weekend OT shifts approximately once every four weeks) in Bank-owned buildings to ensure cost effective, efficient, and uninterrupted HVAC services. This includes A/C chillers, cooling towers, condenser & chilled water pumps, low pressure steam boilers & auxiliaries, automated building control systems, heating and cooling fan and distribution systems, automatic temperature controls, emergency diesel generators, sprinkler systems and plumbing service equipment.
 Responds to plant related service requests, including emergencies such as equipment failure, smoke, fires, and floods in the Bank-owned buildings.
 Works in coordination with the operating engineers to diagnose malfunctions and resolves a wide range of moderately complex problems on HVAC systems, steam systems, electrical controls, domestic plumbing systems, and automatic garage doors.
 Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs and project renovation tasks on HVAC systems.
 Provides guidance to junior staff and contractors on maintenance and repairs of HVAC systems.
 Takes the lead on "after hours" plant operations and monitoring of the building automation system.  
 Provides technical support, advice, and assistance to WB Project managers and contractors as needed to support both current and future projects.

Note: This is for 2 positions.