Job Description
This is a unique opportunity to support a newly established flagship conference center designed to host international events. The role provides hands-on responsibility over modern mechanical, electrical, safety, and audiovisual-related facility systems.
The HVAC/Fire/AV/CCTV Associate ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the center’s critical systems, including climate control, fire detection/suppression, surveillance, access control, and AV infrastructure. The role also performs system checks, coordinates maintenance, troubleshoots faults, documents incidents, and ensures compliance with regulatory and manufacturer requirements.
1. HVAC System Operation & Monitoring
- Operate, monitor, and maintain central HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance, including rooftop units, VRF systems, ventilation fans for various areas (including fresh air supply and exhaust), precision AC, and cold rooms.
- Monitor temperature, humidity, and airflow parameters across halls, breakout rooms, and back-of-house areas.
- Respond to HVAC alarms and irregularities, troubleshoot faults, and escalate issues to external service contractors when required.
- Support preventive maintenance routines and maintain logs of equipment performance.
2. Fire detection and safety systems
- Monitor fire detection and suppression systems, including smoke detectors, alarms, sprinkler systems, extinguishers, gas suppression units, and emergency lighting.
- Conduct routine tests of fire panels, alarms, and emergency communication systems following safety protocols.
- Coordinate inspections and certifications with authorized fire safety vendors.
- Ensure compliance with Ethiopian fire codes and internal safety standards.
- Respond promptly to any fire alarm signals, ensuring that air flow is cut off by closing fire dampers and relevant breakers.
- Ensure the HVAC system is safely reset after a fire alarm and that all systems return to normal operation.
4. CCTV & Access Control Systems
- Operate and monitor CCTV surveillance systems, reviewing cameras and storage units to ensure all areas remain covered and recording.
- Troubleshoot basic faults with cameras, card readers, NVRs, and related hardware.
- Maintain incident logs and support security teams during investigations or emergencies.
5. AV Infrastructure Support
- Support AV infrastructure within mechanical rooms, control rooms, and AV rack spaces.
- Monitor cabling, patch panels, AV racks, power supplies, and cooling systems.
- Coordinate with the Audiovisual Technician for event-specific troubleshooting when issues relate to facility hardware.
- Assist in maintaining stable connectivity between AV infrastructure and facility systems.
6. Compliance, Safety, & Documentation
- Support safety audits, compliance inspections, and risk assessments related to mechanical and safety systems.
- Keep updated documentation of system configurations, wiring diagrams, mechanical schematics, panel layouts, and safety zoning.
- Ensure all operations follow manufacturer guidelines, building codes, and international best practices.
- Report all incidents, anomalies, and near misses promptly to the Facility Manager.
7. Events Support
- Provide technical support to the Events Team regarding system readiness for conferences (e.g., temperature control, safety compliance, access control setup).
- Respond promptly to operational requests during events, ensuring uninterrupted comfort and safety for delegates.
