Engineer - Facilities

Role Overview

Engineer - Facilities at Al Ghurair. This role supervises, coordinates, and controls all maintenance, refurbishment, modifications, construction, installation, commissioning, and testing activities for equipment, buildings, and systems.

Role Purpose

Ensure high reliability and availability of facilities through coordinated preventive maintenance, field operations, and cohesive stakeholder management across all assigned infrastructure and systems.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Governance

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

Maintenance & Operations

• Supervise all activities of assigned personnel.
• Receive and review incoming work orders and work requests for 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 per contractual terms and conditions.
• Troubleshoot and analyze root cause to avoid problem recurrence and provide permanent solutions.
• Plan and carry out commissioning activities related to new projects.
• Carry out all field activities per established standards.
• Carry out PPM activities per schedule.
• Utilize systems to maximize availability and reliability of facilities while minimizing operating and maintenance costs.

Reporting & Documentation

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

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all subordinates and contractors work in line with ISO and QHSE standards.
• Ensure team compliance with OHSAS requirements.

People Management

• Manage sub-contractor services in line with contractual requirements.
• Ensure the team is fully equipped with proper PPE, tools, and equipment.
• Conduct training and development of the team specific to facility operational needs.
• Ensure proper implementation of MWW standards.
• Train the work group in line with facility operational needs.

Improvement & Transformation

• Assist in development of plant changes for modifications or improvements in present systems.
• Assist in developing and implementing operational/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.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in related engineering discipline required.
• MMUP Certificate preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in 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 MS 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.