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Operating Engineer, Plant Operations
Job #: req31673
Organization: World Bank
Sector: Facilities Management
Grade: GD
Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment
Location: Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s): English
Preferred Language(s)
Closing Date: 2/20/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Do you want to build a truly worthwhile career? Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their most significant development challenges. The World Bank is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. A unique global partnership of five institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA), which together form the World Bank; the International Finance Corporation (IFC); the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA); and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 170 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org
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.
This position reports to Engineering Supervisor, Plant Operations (GCSHQ) and is responsible for oversight of the operations and maintenances of Bank-owned buildings located in Washington, DC. This includes operations and maintenance of chillers and boilers, associated components used to supply heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.This position is also responsible for repairs of associated HVAC equipment, as well as plumbing and fire suppression systems in Bank-owned and leased buildings. The Operating Engineer provides day-to-day guidance to staff and contractors. Based in Washington, DC, 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.
Duties And Accountabilities
Create, Apply, and Share Knowledge
Actively promotes knowledge-sharing. Takes ownership for organization of knowledge-sharing and learning activities. Contributes to the knowledge of the work group and beyond. Uses feedback to develop self and mentor others. Builds personal and professional networks within and beyond the work group.
Lead and Innovate
Initiates changes to work processes to improve efficiency and performance. Applies creativity, flexibility, and persistence to develop new approaches. Considers own behavior in context of WBG’s values and mission and recognizes impact on others. Frames problems and recommends solutions.
Deliver Results for Clients
Takes full ownership to address client needs. Demonstrates initiative, independence, and autonomy in addressing client needs in changing business contexts and environments. Has knowledge of department strategy, vision, and goals and can link them to those of the larger organization. Allocates and prioritizes resources according to areas of most urgent need and greatest impact for the client.
Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries
Contributes to wider collaborative efforts. Adopts a collaborative approach to improve overall effectiveness outside one’s department and displays an open, helpful attitude toward others. Approaches conflicts as common problems to be solved. Demonstrates understanding of and acts to incorporate multiple perspectives. Frames thinking/actions with a WBG corporate perspective in mind.
Make Smart Decisions
Analyzes data to support and enable decision-making. Anticipates, researches, reviews, and analyzes available data and relevant empirical evidence, including lessons learned. Understands risk and can provide basic assessment using cost-benefit analysis. Uses critical thinking and good judgment to make decisions. Supports decisions, takes action, and ensures appropriate follow-up actions are taken.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC , including our values and inspiring stories.
Job #: req31673
Organization: World Bank
Sector: Facilities Management
Grade: GD
Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment
Location: Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s): English
Preferred Language(s)
Closing Date: 2/20/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Do you want to build a truly worthwhile career? Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their most significant development challenges. The World Bank is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. A unique global partnership of five institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA), which together form the World Bank; the International Finance Corporation (IFC); the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA); and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 170 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org
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.
This position reports to Engineering Supervisor, Plant Operations (GCSHQ) and is responsible for oversight of the operations and maintenances of Bank-owned buildings located in Washington, DC. This includes operations and maintenance of chillers and boilers, associated components used to supply heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.This position is also responsible for repairs of associated HVAC equipment, as well as plumbing and fire suppression systems in Bank-owned and leased buildings. The Operating Engineer provides day-to-day guidance to staff and contractors. Based in Washington, DC, 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.
Duties And Accountabilities
- Oversight of the operation and maintenance of supporting operating systems and plant equipment, during the shift hours of 10:00PM to 6:30 AM (local time) from Monday to Friday, with the requirement to work scheduled weekend overtime shifts approximately once every four weeks. This is necessary to ensure cost effective, efficient, and uninterrupted HVAC services, including A/C chillers, low pressure steam boilers, automated building control systems, heating and cooling fan and distribution systems, automatic temperature controls, emergency diesel generators and plumbing service equipment.
- Responds to plant related service requests, including emergencies (such as equipment failure, smoke, fires, and floods) in the Bank-owned HQ buildings.
- Independently diagnoses 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 less experienced 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, when required.
- Provides technical support, advice and assistance to GCSHQ project managers and contractors, as needed to support both current and future projects.
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience and must possess, at a minimum, a current 3rd Class DC, NIULPE, or 3rd Class MD steam/stationary engineer license and a current Universal CFC recovery certificate, or equivalent.
- Multi-trade experience in several areas of the building trades involving operations, maintenance, installation and alteration of plant operating equipment, high and low voltage electricity, automated building systems, pneumatics, electronic controls.
- Thorough knowledge of various measuring instruments to diagnose and repair malfunctions of commercial HVAC systems.
- Sound technical knowledge of commercial HVAC systems and the ability to troubleshoot, maintain, repair and, in some cases, install systems.
- Fully proficient with in the use of Building Automation System (BAS), preferably Siemens Systems.
- Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks in an efficient and conscientious manner.
- Committed team player with excellent customer service skills and experience working in a multi-cultural environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with reading and interpreting floor plans and MEP blueprints.
Create, Apply, and Share Knowledge
Actively promotes knowledge-sharing. Takes ownership for organization of knowledge-sharing and learning activities. Contributes to the knowledge of the work group and beyond. Uses feedback to develop self and mentor others. Builds personal and professional networks within and beyond the work group.
Lead and Innovate
Initiates changes to work processes to improve efficiency and performance. Applies creativity, flexibility, and persistence to develop new approaches. Considers own behavior in context of WBG’s values and mission and recognizes impact on others. Frames problems and recommends solutions.
Deliver Results for Clients
Takes full ownership to address client needs. Demonstrates initiative, independence, and autonomy in addressing client needs in changing business contexts and environments. Has knowledge of department strategy, vision, and goals and can link them to those of the larger organization. Allocates and prioritizes resources according to areas of most urgent need and greatest impact for the client.
Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries
Contributes to wider collaborative efforts. Adopts a collaborative approach to improve overall effectiveness outside one’s department and displays an open, helpful attitude toward others. Approaches conflicts as common problems to be solved. Demonstrates understanding of and acts to incorporate multiple perspectives. Frames thinking/actions with a WBG corporate perspective in mind.
Make Smart Decisions
Analyzes data to support and enable decision-making. Anticipates, researches, reviews, and analyzes available data and relevant empirical evidence, including lessons learned. Understands risk and can provide basic assessment using cost-benefit analysis. Uses critical thinking and good judgment to make decisions. Supports decisions, takes action, and ensures appropriate follow-up actions are taken.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC , including our values and inspiring stories.
