Engineer - Facilities

Role Overview

Engineer - Facilities at Al Ghurair. This role oversees the operations, maintenance, and strategic management of facility systems and infrastructure.

Role Purpose

To develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, facility inspection protocols, and operational strategies that minimize maintenance costs, enhance facility reliability and availability, and ensure compliance with contractual KPIs and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Governance

• Develop an effective preventive maintenance program.
• Implement sound facility inspection programs to minimize maintenance cost and enhance facilities reliability and availability.
• Develop plans to achieve contractual KPI without any non-compliances.
• Ensure effective implementation of contractual governance.
• Maintain customer focus throughout all operations.

Operations & Maintenance

• Supervise all activities of assigned personnel.
• Receive and review incoming work orders and work requests for facility functioning and maintenance.
• Plan and carry out routine and preventive maintenance according to priority guidelines.
• Provide technical advice to subordinates and ensure activities are carried out as per contractual terms and conditions.
• Troubleshoot and analyze root causes to avoid recurrence and provide permanent solutions.
• Plan and carry out commissioning activities related to new projects.
• Utilize the system to maximize availability and reliability of facilities and minimize operating and maintenance costs.

Reporting

• Prepare regular work reports.
• Prepare daily reports, equipment failure reports, and incident/accident reports.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure that all subordinates and contractors are working in line with ISO and QHSE standards.
• Ensure the team is fully equipped with proper PPE, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure proper implementation of MWW standards.

People Management & Development

• Manage sub-contractor services in line with contractual requirements.
• Conduct training and development of the team specific to facility operational needs.

Continuous Improvement

• Assist in development of plant changes for modification or improvements in present systems.
• Assist in developing and implementing operational and functional maintenance to improve operational efficiency.
• Initiate digital transformation to implement paperless work.
• Provide innovative ideas in work methodology to improve reduction in time and cost without compromising quality.
• Assist in preparation and implementation of energy conservation plans.
• Train the work group in line with facility operational needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related engineering discipline required.
• MMUP Certificate preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in the field of operations and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience in facilities management systems.
• Sound exposure in handling FM in multiple state-of-the-art facilities.
• Relevant experience in UAE or Gulf preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient with M.S. Office Suite.
• Working knowledge in AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge in facilities management software tools.
• Good organizational, supervisory, and leadership skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of ISO, OHSAS, and audit requirements.