Fleet New Technology Adviser at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Purpose

• The Fleet New Technology Adviser guides fleet technical staff worldwide towards achieving a high level of maintenance and service standards, and is the know-how leader for ICRC delegations on new transportation technologies.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Supports users by proposing technical solutions and providing the necessary training;
• Centralize all the technical requests and liaise with the delegations to solve the issues;
• Communicates with vehicle manufacturer`s  technical hubs for technical support when required;
• Ensures that ICRC technicians have access to all specialized tools and manufacturer technical websites;
• Create technical notes or repair manuals related to technical issues and share them with different stakeholders;
• Liaise with the delegations using Renault trucks, proposes & organizes preventive/curative visits with the Renault Diagnostic Tool;
• Advises technicians on troubleshooting and repairing both complex electrical and mechanical problems;
• Provides the Fleet Management Unit at headquarters with the latest technical manuals needed in the field;
• Organizes/outsource Renault truck trainings &other manufacturer technical trainings upon request;
• Keep the Diagnostic tools inventory list up to date & make sure all the diagnostic tools are registered,in working condition & updated properly;
• Organize/Outsource  trainings for mechanics on all the Diagnostic tools available and supervise their usage;
• Liaise and guide the delegations in the choice of purchase of diagnostics or specialized tools;
• Follows up on the latest technologies in relation to vehicle fleet needs worldwide;
• Proposes processes and structural changes related to vehicle service when required;
• Assume and organize implementing fleet environmental solutions  and future vehicle innovations ( Hybrid/electric/solar).

Professional experience required

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical or Automotive Engineering from a recognized university;
• Minimum 5 years experience as an Industrial vehicle mechatronic, Lifting equipment and boats experience is an asset;
• Previous working experience with international organizations is an asset;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (Knowledge of French is an asset);
• Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point), with experience in asset management ERPs;
• Valid truck driving license mandatory with articulated motor vehicle stamp, forklift and/or boat certification is an asset;
• Strong negotiation and communication skills;
• High organizational and analytical skills;
• Strong team leadership skills and supervision experience is an asset;
• Able to develop and sustain a network of key contacts;
• Expected to travel regularly to various countries.

What we offer

• Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce;
• An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide;
• Training opportunities.