Jobs at:
Aga Khan University (AKU)

Vacancy title:
Mechanical Engineer

Deadline of this Job:
not later than November 4, 2016

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
1. Reviewing construction drawings from design and constructability point of view and working closely with design team to understand design intent as well as carrying out value engineering whenever an opportunity arises.
2. Supervising and checking daily, site work related to heating, ventilation and air conditioning, installation of boilers and chillers and air handling units, plumbing and piping works, medical gases system and building management system as well as ensure the work is as per drawings and applicable standards and codes.
3. Preparing purchase requisitions, for all mechanical equipment such as chillers, boilers, clarifier, air handlers, terminal units, medical air plants,
building management systems, laundry machines, cooking ranges; washers, etc and also obtaining and reviewing technical submittals in coordination with consultants and the Equipment Planner and preparing technical comparative summaries tor procurement approvals.
4. Review the MEP shop drawings prepared by the contractor(s) and report any discrepancy. Gain formal approval before execution. Coordinate with other trades to avoid any coordination problem that may arise during execution of work at site.
5. Measuring quantities of works executed by the contractor(s) at site and verifying contractor's bills. .
6. Attending regular size meetings with consultants and contractors to resolve site issues. Give immediate decisions while coordinating with Project Director to avoid any delay. '
7. Witness commissioning of equipment and systems and prepare the reports.
8. Preparing punch list on completion of the work and ensure that all listed items are attended by the contractor(s) before issuance of completion certificate.
9. Reviewing and check As-built drawings upon completion of projects, prepare commissioning documents along with operation and maintenance manuals for mechanical works.
10. Review operation and maintenance mama submitted by the contractor and ensure that system write up and information including all catalogs are submitted by the contractor 5 required under the terms of the contract.
11. Maintaining and organizing all construction document such as submittals, test reports, transmittal letters. Change orders memos. shop-drawings and manuals etc.

Requirement
To qualify the applicants must: ‘
1. Have a Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical).
2. Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction industry, preferably in construction of hospitals and healthcare institution
3. Be proficient in using AutoCAD and Revit Electrical or Revit Mechanical.
4. Be highly motivated with initiative and strong communication skills.
5. Have strong technical understanding of;
Electrical: Electronics and Biomedical system and equipment generally found in hospital environment.
Mechanical: HVAC, plumbing system, boiler/steam generators, medical gas system, Building management system; mechanical construction materials, installation methods.

Job application procedure
Candidates meeting the above requirements are invited to email their applications, Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees and copies of certificates & testimonials to
hr.recritment@uaku.edu, so as to reach not later than November 4, 2016. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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