Facilities Engineer

Job Description

Facilities Engineer I AFET I Dubai,UAE

Overview of the role:

To ensure all the facilities occupied by the Automotive Group are efficiently maintained in a cost-effective manner and provide excellent service support to the Facilities. 

What you will do:

Responsible for:

• Accountable for the operation, maintenance and repair of the total facility systems including MEP, Fire-fighting, Low Current, Structural, Housekeeping, Security, Pest Control , Landscaping, etc. to minimise repetitive maintenance calls
• Review Maintenance Orders and follow up with the staff/contractors for timely completion. Ensure Maintenance orders are closed as per SLA
• Ensure predictive, preventive and reliability centered maintenance programs, including maintenance check sheets, maintenance logic decision trees, etc. are followed as per SLA’s
• Conduct facility survey and coordinate annual inspections with business/vendors and include occupant safety practices. Prepare accurate and timely Facility Audit Reports for “Look & Feel” and “Detailed Audit Report”
• Implement policies and procedures to include safety practices laid by the Management and ensure they are followed by the staff/service providers.
• Prepare RFQs and Tender documents and review the quotations prior submission to Management
• Monitor and evaluate performance of Facility service providers as per set KPI.

Skills

Job Context:

Define organizational policy and other factors that have a critical impact on the job

• The job involves a high level of responsibility in operation, maintenance and repair of the total facility systems including MEP, Fire-fighting, Low Current, Structural, Housekeeping, Security, Pest Control, Landscaping, etc., ensuring safety practices and timely completion of work by contractors.
• Prepare RFQ’s (Request for Quotations) and Tender documents and the review the quotations for submission to Management
• The Facilities Engineer will assist the Facilities Manager to determine the Asset Management Strategy working to strict and detailed budgets and delivering 100% customer satisfaction. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of individuals in a wide range of situations.

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Required Skills to be successful:

Job-Specific Skills:

• Time management
• Work to deadlines
• Technically competent with the ability to understand customers’ needs and requirements
• Work on own initiative and under pressure
• Experience in CAFM platform
• Good communication skills
• Possess UAE driving license
• Spoken Arabic an advantage but not essential

Behavioural Competencies :

• A team player
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Cultural awareness
• Ability to build strong relationships

What equips you for the role:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• UAE National

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 5 to 6 years work experience
• UAE/GCC experience essential – min of 3 years