[5902] Principal Assistant (Installation and Maintenance)

Start date: September 2026
Clearance: NATO Secret or equivalent
Location: Brussels, Belgium

skills
• 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
• A working knowledge of French – both written and spoken
• Good knowledge of applicable general building technical installations regulations
• 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
• 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