Mechanical Site Engineer At CTG (Committed To Good)

CTG overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

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Overview of position

• The Yemen office in the Amman hub is currently implementing three projects with identical scope with the same funding source in Yemen. This is the fourth phase of the project where our client will increase access to primary & secondary health services facilities (general hospitals, local health centers & therapeutic feeding centers) in Yemen, by restoring the physical infrastructure of health facilities (rehabilitation, maintenance works & minor repairs) in targeted areas. In addition, our client will be providing priority medical equipment & supplies to these targeted facilities along with training on the use of the medical equipment to the staff of the rehabilitated health facilities.
• Our client will be responsible for the design & rehabilitation works of the health facilities that will increase the targeted facilities’ reliability & service capacity, ensuring highest standards in design & rehabilitation works & respect of ‘state of the art’ requirements for safety, sustainability, security & disability access. In addition, our client will be responsible to provide the targeted facilities with priority medical equipment & supplies, as well as strengthening capacities through conducting training & awareness raising activities.

Role objectives

The candidate to perform his / her work in full compliance with our clients standards, guidelines & procedures where the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the following task but will not be limited to:

• Supervise the implementation of mechanical works on site that are carried out by the contractor as per the contractual provisions & the design specifications to ensure quality of the works is monitored & controlled as per specification requirements.
• Ensure quantity / quality control & time schedule consistency.
• Checks contractor’s set out & works, including compliance with contract specifications & quantities related to mechanical works & ensures that contractors comply with their work plans to complete work within specified time frame.
• Inspect all material delivered, at the time of receipt, to ensure compliance with approved materials & specifications.
• Provides support & guidance to the contractor & assists in resolving site problems, as necessary, in full coordination with the Project Manager & the Mechanical Engineer.
• Responsible for checking the quality of delivered mechanical materials according to the approved material submittal.
• Check the mechanical work activities of contractor(s), measure completed mechanical work.
• Check, verify the interim payments submitted by the contractor(s) related to mechanical works & submit detailed reports to the Project Manager.
• Assist in the preparation of quality control & quality assurance documentation related to mechanical engineering works.
• Report & recommend remedial actions regarding potential delays & / or cost overruns related to mechanical works to the Project Manager & the Electrical Engineer.
• Verify that works are consistent with the project technical specifications, drawings & BOQ & inform promptly to the Mechanical Engineer & the Project Manager.
• Document all activities of work (taking photos, notes, etc.).
• Protecting the confidentiality of work.
• Any additional duties required as needed within the scope of the project.

Project reporting

• This role reports to the line manager.

Key competencies

• Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering with a minimum of 7 years working experience in mechanical site supervision.
• Experience in supervising mechanical works for hospitals & health care facilities is an advantage.
• Experience in the usage of computers & software packages (Autodesk AutoCAD, google suite).
• Very good knowledge in written & oral English & Arabic languages is required.
• Treats all individuals with respect, responds sensitively to differences & encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational & ethical norms.
• Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity & inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates & supports the development of others.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners & always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds & maintains strong external relationships & is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self & / or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities & takes the initiative to act on them.
• Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our clients beneficiaries.
• Open to change & flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences & modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data & courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation & creativity to problem solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise & open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings & needs of others. Actively listens & proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion & finding common ground.

Team management

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information

• This contract is subjected to daily payments depending on the number of working days per month as specified & agreed with the Project Manager / Engineer.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.