Take Your Career Around the World

Looking for more than just your next job? Join a team supporting the U.S. Department of State at American embassies and consulates around the globe.

At MEC, we’re seeking skilled professionals across a wide range of disciplines-including skilled trades, facilities management, logistics, administration, technical services, and operations-to help support the critical mission of U.S. diplomatic facilities worldwide. Every role plays an important part in maintaining safe, secure, and mission-ready environments for American personnel serving overseas.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, the opportunity to live and work internationally, and an outstanding compensation and benefits package, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join MEC?

• Competitive compensation
• Company-paid housing and utilities overseas
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid travel to your overseas assignment
• The opportunity to live and work abroad while supporting an important U.S. Government mission
• Professional growth through unique international experience

The incumbent is employed as a Heating-Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Foreman to manage and supervise the American HVAC Shop. The incumbent will direct or perform skilled maintenance repair and installation work on HVAC components and systems in the Embassy and Consulate Compounds. The incumbent shall apply industry best practices and applicable codes to all new and existing installations. The incumbent assigns or performs work generated by the Global Maintenance Management System (GMMS) and other work as directed. The incumbent attends required meetings, approves time sheets, facilitates ordering of parts and supplies, and manages schedules to ensure proper staffing. Travel to support maintenance at other posts may be required.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Supervision:

Direct the work of the American HVAC Technicians and others as assigned. Review the performance of assigned work for proper installation and timely completion. Delegate the Preventive Maintenance (PM) work orders as generated by the GMMS. Ensure GMMS is current with Embassy assets and PMs. Ensure proper staffing by managing vacations and leave. Approve and verify accuracy of timesheets submitted by subordinates. Provide evaluations of subordinates as required. Provide expert technical support of issues related to the HVAC system at the Embassy.

Maintenance functions:

Direct and perform preventive maintenance and repair on the following systems: boilers, chillers, heat exchangers, water heaters, domestic water storage tanks, air handling and air conditioning units. Replaces or cleans HVAC related filters, belts and strainers according to established preventive maintenance cycle. Direct and perform preventive maintenance tasks in accordance with schedules, operating procedures and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) guidelines. Analyze malfunctions in HVAC systems by visual and auditory inspection. Facilitate repair, adjustments or replacement of faulty equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Testing and operations functions:

Perform testing and proper operations of chillers, cooling towers, boilers, humidifiers, main hot water systems, and associated pumps. Perform seasonal changing of cooling and heating systems.

New installations:

Perform installation or replacement of HVAC systems in offices or other spaces.

Reports:

• Maintain records of all work accomplished and parts used. Utilize GMMS to manage and document work orders and PMs. Provide overtime projections, quarterly reports and other required correspondence.
• Comply with all related published directives, work standards and technical publications. Perform audits of work orders and preventative maintenance in accordance with the quality assurance program and report results to American Facilities Supervisor.
• Address issues or deficiencies with staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Incumbent will have completed secondary school or obtained a General Educational Development (GED). Incumbent must have oral and written communication skills sufficient to produce employee evaluations and written reports for upper management and to brief upper management on project status. Incumbent shall, occasionally, be required to lift 50 lbs. without assistance. Work from elevated platforms and ladders are required. A Top Secret clearance is required.
• The incumbent will have completed a certified HVAC training program or equivalent. Current documented commercial experience is required.
• A Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification is required.
• Five years’ experience working as a technician in commercial operation, maintenance, repair and installation of HVAC equipment including large chillers, split systems, boilers, pumps, air handler units, piping, heat exchangers and associated equipment is required.
• A basic understanding of electrical theory and electrical controls is preferred.
• Building Automation System (BAS), Direct Digital Control (DDC), HVAC pneumatic and electronic control system experience is preferred.
• Experience must include working from sketches, drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams and manufacturers’ operations and maintenance manuals.
• Five years’ experience directing and managing personnel as a foreman, lead or supervisor is preferred.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

If you’re adaptable, thrive in dynamic environments, and are ready to take your career beyond borders, we encourage you to apply today. Join a team that supports the U.S. Department of State’s global mission while gaining valuable international experience and enjoying a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Click the “Apply for Job” button below to begin your journey.

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