FACILITY ENGINEER-FM

Description

Summary: The Facility Coordinator (Academy) oversees hard facility management, ensuring continuous facility uptime, asset reliability, and high HSE standards within an educational campus. Highlights: 1. Oversee day-to-day hard facility management operations in an educational campus 2. Ensure continuous facility uptime, asset reliability, and high HSE standards 3. Act as primary on-site technical representative with strong MEP background The **Facility Coordinator (Academy)** is responsible for overseeing the day\-to\-day hard facility management operations within a prominent educational campus environment. This role acts as the primary on\-site technical representative to ensure continuous facility uptime, asset reliability, and the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE). The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with a strong technical background in MEP systems, excellent stakeholder management skills, and an integrated teamwork approach to handle client expectations seamlessly. **Key Responsibilities \& Operational Scope** **1\. Technical Operations \& Maintenance Management** * Supervise and coordinate day\-to\-day corrective and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules for all building systems. * Monitor engineering execution with a focus on core MEP systems, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical distribution networks. * Audit open Work Requests (WR) and ensure field teams process, execute, and close jobs within contractual KPI timeframes, avoiding last\-minute backlogs. * Identify critical spare parts requirements, verify material specifications, and liaise with Procurement to ensure timely LPO issuance and site delivery. **2\. HSE, Permit to Work (PTW) \& Compliance** * Enforce absolute compliance with institutional Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Rules and Regulations (R\&R). * Act as the primary controller and issuer for the **Permit to Work (PTW)** system, ensuring all risk assessments, method statements, and safety controls are verified before work commences. * Conduct routine safety walks and facility inspections to mitigate operational risks (e.g., water ingress, humidity issues, infrastructure damage). * Ensure immediate and accurate reporting of all site safety incidents or hazards, strictly adhering to designated notification windows. **3\. Stakeholder \& Client Management** * Serve as the key focal point of communication for Academy directors, administrative staff, and end\-users. * Manage client expectations proactively, translating technical engineering challenges into clear, professional operational updates. * Respond promptly to client queries, ensuring communication channels remain highly responsive to prevent client frustration or contractual penalties. **4\. Administration, Reporting \& Look\-Aheads** * Establish a proactive look\-ahead planning strategy (minimum 1\-week outlook) by reviewing site demands daily. * Draft detailed technical reports, incident breakdowns, and daily operational summaries for senior management review. * Evaluate technical submittals, requests for extensions (RFE), and support the preparation of comparison sheets or change requests when required. **Candidate Profile \& Qualifications** * **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. * **Experience:** Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in Facility Management, specifically handling dedicated buildings, high\-profile campuses, or recognized institutional portfolios. * **Knowledge Base:** Strong foundational understanding of Facility Management (FM) frameworks, asset tracking, and maintenance metrics. * **Soft Skills:** Exceptional problem\-solving capabilities, clear communication skills, and the capability to drive results under tight operational windows. Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent Work Location: In person