# C004712 Principal Asst (Installation and Maintenance) (NS) - FRI 12 Jun RELAUNCH

> EMW, Inc. · Brussels, Belgium · Contract · Posted 2026-06-01

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** AAS

## Description

**The bids submitted in the previous round were not suitable for the following reasons:**

-   Lacks the practical application of current building and plant maintenance and regulations required. Lack of French Language skills.
-   Has very limited experience in both the management and practical aspects of running a building similar to that required. No indication of any French.
-   Limited experience with HVAC and BMS, plus he may not be up to date with EU regulations for electrical installations. Deemed Not-Suitable.

**Deadline Date:** Friday 12 June 2026

**Requirement:** Principal Assistant (Installation and Maintenance)

**Location:** Brussels, BE

**Full Time On-Site:** Yes

**Time On-Site:** 100%

**Total Scope of the request (hours):** 640

**Required Start Date:** 1 September 2026

**End Contract Date:** 31 December 2026

**Required Security Clearance:** NATO SECRET

**Duties & Role:**

Under the direction of Head, Buildings and Facilities, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:

-   Manage/coordinate/execute all maintenance and modifications for electrical, electronical and mechanical (HVAC), water, kitchen, sewage, gas and security systems;
-   Manage daily activities for the electro-technical team in cooperation with the Buildings and Facilities Helpdesk;
-   Manage and monitor the BMS system;
-   Set up a full maintenance programme together with the building owner for all electrical/electronical and mechanical/technical assets, ensuring that all Health & Safety (H&S) and Legal inspection and audit requirements are met;
-   Set up user policies for technical installation managed by other Service Lines;
-   Assist Head, Buildings and Facilities in the planning of all replacements, modifications and upgrading of existing building installations, based on economic life-cycle of the installation, and according to safety and environmental legislation;
-   Keep all technical documentation and the 'as built' files up to date;
-   Manage all technical outages with the different users, provide risk logs, and implement lessons learned;
-   Monitor and provide optimizations for the consumption of utilities;
-   Supervise, and where necessary, carry out corrective and preventive maintenance of buildings, including general technical installations;
-   Supervise, and where necessary, carry out modifications, up- keep and repairs of buildings and utilities;
-   Assist in installation of experimental equipment and fitting-out of laboratories, test beds, computer facilities, and equipment in support of the Agency's projects;
-   Supervise and assist in relocation of office furniture, technical/scientific equipment, etc;
-   Assist in preparing technical and administrative reports and maintain drawings and technical documentation of hot/cold water, HVAC, heating, drainage and sanitation 'as built';
-   Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the trade and skills;
-   Assist the building and facilities on-call duty team;
-   Assist in budget preparation;
-   Draft input for contracts, statement of works (SOW) and purchase orders;
-   Deputize for higher grade staff, if required;
-   Perform other duties as may be required.
-   May be required duty travel to other NCI Agency facilities or to other NATO facilities;

## Requirements

**Skill, Knowledge & Experience:**

-   The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance

-   Vocational training at higher level in a relevant discipline, leading to a professional qualification or  Equivalent combination of qualifications and experience, or a higher educational qualification but less practical experience or a less formal educational background combined with particularly relevant practical experience may also be acceptable;
-   A minimum of 8 years relevant experience;
-   Knowledge of power/electrical distribution systems and the norms TIA ANSI/TIA-568, ANSU/TIA-569 and ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A-2002;
-   Very good understanding of building maintenance, quality requirements and ability to manage in-house technical staff as well as onsite contractors conducting maintenance;
-   Knowledge of modern building technical standards and applications such as building management electronics, BMS, HVAC systems;
-   Knowledge of local standards for fire safety;
-   Experience with administration and admin software, providing statistics and digital archiving documentation;
-   Experience in prioritising in a high volume workload and pressured environment;
-   Good written and spoken English communication skills;
-   Good knowledge of applicable general building technical installations regulations.
-   Language Proficiency: A thorough knowledge of one of the two NATO languages, both written and spoken, is essential and a working knowledge of the other is required. NOTE: Most of the work of the NCI Agency is conducted in the English language.
-   A working knowledge of French – both written and spoken.

Desirable Experience and Education:

-   Experience with presentation systems (visual display systems; projection system; video/audio conferencing equipment);
-   Good awareness in recognition of hazardous materials, stock and handling prescription;
-   Good knowledge with reference to no-break diesel generator sets;
-   Knowledge of building mechanical systems and plumbing works;
-   Practical experience in the repair and maintenance of central heating plant;
-   Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
-   Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.

## Apply

[Apply at EMW, Inc.](https://apply.workable.com/emw/j/D3F6F72987/apply)

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