HVAC / Air Conditioning Technician – Military Tactical Equipment

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting 

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID – NCISG-0021 (CO-115786-AAS+)

Role Background

You will join the Maintenance and Support Mobile Motor Maintenance Team, which keeps the battalion’s tactical air conditioning equipment mission-ready. The work includes repair and preventive maintenance in the workshop and in the field, and support to deployed units, so the battalion’s deployable communications and information systems keep running in demanding conditions.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out level 2 maintenance on all air conditioning equipment held by the battalion
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults; disassemble, repair, reassemble, test, adjust and inspect air conditioner components
• Install and configure air conditioning equipment and request spare parts
• Plan and carry out preventive maintenance on tactical air conditioners, coordinating downtime with the units concerned
• Keep air conditioners ready for immediate deployment in line with the unit’s high readiness
• Maintain maintenance records, a bench stock of spares and a prescribed load list, and raise supply documents to replenish stock
• Run and manage a tool room (fixed and deployed), including accountability of hand and power tools and test equipment
• Train newly assigned personnel on air conditioner use
• Support deployed units by phone, email or in person
• Travel to NATO locations, exercise sites and manufacturer premises as required (mostly European countries and Türkiye)
• Drive vehicles and support wider team tasks such as vehicle maintenance, setting up tents, security perimeters and site surveys

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in disassembly, repair, reassembly, testing, adjusting and inspection of military tactical air conditioners
• Experience installing commercial, tactical and Biological and Chemical filters for sensitive communications-electronic equipment (CIS shelters or office modules)
• Able to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on air conditioning units and to operate and maintain HVAC devices
• Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance, including planning and execution, in support of deployed operations
• Advanced English

Desirable Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Familiarity with power generator operation and maintenance
• Familiarity with vehicle servicing and maintenance
• Familiarity with office shelters and container-based assets (setup, deployment, maintenance)
• Full C and E driving licence
• Experience in a NATO or other international civilian or military environment

Education

• Secondary education with basic training in related technical skills and 5 years’ relevant experience

Working Location

• Bydgoszcz, Poland

Working Policy

• On-site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance