Search & Rescue Technician

1 week geleden

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland Artsen Zonder Grenzen Voltijd

Job Brief:


The Search and Rescue Technicians operate as part of the MSF SAR team crewing the rescue boats and the boat landing.

They operate from the ship all year round and in all weather conditions.

MSF is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. We are a non-profit, self-governed worldwide movement of more than 63,000 people.


We provide emergency medical assistance during armed conflict, natural disasters, outbreaks of deadly diseases and assist those who are excluded from healthcare.

MSF delivers care based on need and when we see injustice, we speak out.

We are an organization that remains impartial, knowledgeable, and effective, and this is what makes the difference between life and death.

People are our priority.

At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Artsen zonder Grenzen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees.

We encourage diverse applicants including individuals of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, social and marital status, people with different abilities and all other diversity characteristics and how they work together.


MSF-Netherlands in Italy coordinates the Search and Rescue operations in the central Mediterranean which provide lifesaving activities and basic assistance operating with the Geo Barents ship.


Effective immediately, MSF is looking for a:

Search & Rescue Technicians

Background


Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a leading international independent medical humanitarian organisation, dedicated to providing expert medical relief to vulnerable populations at times of conflict or disaster.

In over 71 countries worldwide, MSF provides both life-saving emergency relief and longer-term assistance to make basic healthcare services available to the most vulnerable or excluded communities.

MSF Netherlands in Italy coordinates the Search and Rescue operations in the central Mediterranean which provide lifesaving activities and basic assistance operating with the Geo Barents ship.

Scope and objectives of the position

MSF Netherlands is looking for Search and Rescue professionals with a strong expertise in nautical mechanics to add to its pool.

In particular, Search and Rescue Technicians will operate as part of MSF SAR team (8 members) crewing for rescue activities.

They will be operating from the ship in rotations and in all weather conditions. They report directly to the Search and Rescue Team Leader who could assign different roles during the mission

Main responsibilities

  • Support care of survivors after rescue.
  • Clean of the survivor care area; this includes but is not limited to scrubbing deck, toilets, showers and removing waste.
  • Take care of maintenance of rescue equipment. Including 2 Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats
  • Participate to all mandatory trainings and support in the delivery of trainings to new colleagues.
  • Proactive coaching and support newly arrived staff members.

SAR Mechanic:

  • Ensure the continuity and followingup of maintenance of 4 strokes outboard engines
  • Under the responsibility of STL, lead and conduct daily maintenance on RHIBs and engines
  • Under the responsibility of STL, lead diagnostics and troubleshooting for break down on 4 strokes outboard engines
  • Propose recommendations and solutions for break downs on 4 strokes outboard engines and on boats
  • Follow up the mechanic inventory of the SAR locker
  • Ensure the continuity by filling logbooks and followup document

Boat leader:

  • Lead an MSF fast rescue boat under the responsibility of the SAR Team Leader;
  • Ensure all equipment and material is are well maintained;

Boat driver:

  • Drive one of the MSF fast rescue boats under the direction of the boat leader.

Deck leader:

  • Lead the preoperation and postoperation checks of the deck, including all the life saving devices on board to be ready for rescue operation;
  • In charge of the embarkation procedure on the boat landing;

SAR crew supporting recues on the fast rescue boats:

  • Perform rescues on the rescue boats during SAR operations under the direction of the boat leader.

SAR crew on the deck:

  • Support the deck leader in the maintenance of the SAR equipment on deck
  • Support in the embarkation procedure of survivors on the boat landing;
  • Support the launch and recovery operations of life saving devices when SAR operations require;

Specific Accountabilities

Experience

  • Experience on maintenance of 4 stroke outboard engines
  • Experience of RHIB repair and maintenance
  • Experience as mechanic/ engineer at sea
  • Experience working on fast boats at sea and feel comfortable doing so for long hours and in poor weather conditions.
  • Desirable: Rescue experience and practiced advanced first aid skills
  • Desirable: SAR experience in the Central Mediterranean and/or Offshore search and rescue

Languages:

  • Required: Fluent English (C1 level)
  • Knowledg

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