About the Role
The Senior Facilities Management Engineer is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of electrical, plumbing, ventilation, and other building systems. This role involves evaluating problematic systems or facilities and determining the necessary installation or repair services. The engineer coordinates and integrates maintenance engineering functions with design, maintenance, engineering, and operations departments to ensure seamless facility operations.
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Job Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a preventive and predictive maintenance program.
- Supervise the implementation of minor repairs and defects in equipment, plants, and buildings as required.
- Execute renovations of existing facilities to meet deliverables within specified timeframes.
- Monitor repair defect issues ensuring they are resolved with minimal or zero re-works.
- Ensure prompt responses for all on-call maintenance jobs with quick actions undertaken with minimal supervision.
- Maintain organized records of past maintenance works and future scheduled preventive maintenance works, documenting repair details (date, time, location, materials, cause, expenditures, etc.) for efficient auditing.
- Facilitate renovation documentation, detailing all pertinent information, attachments, and approvals, especially for material purchases and budget.
- Ensure that posted schedules of routine check-ups are displayed in strategic locations for maintenance staff awareness, with updated reports submitted to the engineer.
- Conduct actual site visits and inspections, ensuring zero accidents during maintenance jobs and coordinating physically for critical works.
- Ensure that all workshop members use personal protective equipment (PPE) and perform tasks according to company management's standards.
- Oversee and schedule maintenance on all plant processing equipment, including routine and preventive maintenance.
- Set maintenance goals and manage activities, workload distribution, staff performance management, and goal satisfaction.
- Perform or direct engineering evaluations and studies on pumping stations, lift stations, wells, water tanks, reclamation plants, and related facilities to identify necessary upgrades for operational efficiency.
- Conduct on-job training for direct reports to ensure required competencies are acquired.
- Monitor performance and provide coaching for performance improvement and development.
Job Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of building facility maintenance, including construction, electrical, plumbing, painting, mechanical, etc.
- Familiarity with local codes and regulations.
- Understanding of various materials, tools, and equipment used in maintenance.
- Knowledge of methods utilized in building equipment maintenance.
- ERP knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills, are necessary for success in this role.
Job Experience
- Total of 10 years of experience, with 5 years in the job and 3 years within the GCC region.
Competencies
- Leadership
- Quality
- Facilities Management
- Safety Management
- Inspection and Maintenance Procedures
- Work Order Management
- Building Maintenance
- Agility
- AI Fluency
- Boldness
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
