Maintenance Engineer-Facilities - Operations

The American University of Sharjah is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to plan, organize, and supervise the facilities services of the Residential Halls.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to maintenance issues to provide support to the site team and day-work team monitoring incoming works and seeing through to completion and close-off.
Duties will include escorting sub-contractors; PPM works and working with the site team to complete daily tasks.
Job Responsibilities To maintain smooth operation of facilities services including appliances workshop at the Dorms in particular and campus in general.
To keep and update the inventories records for spare parts to be utilized for facility services.
To enforce the safety issues for safer environment and healthy operation of services equipment including safety of community in the campus.
To establish and maintain computerized maintenance management system for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of utility equipment.
To conduct pesticide fumigation as demanded by the Dorms occupants.
To coordinate with municipality (SEWA, Sewage, & Landscaping) for work related issues in the Dorms.
To oversee the work of contractors to ensure work is performed as specified in the contract.
To ensure engineering standards are maintained to maximize the operation effectiveness and reliability of the plant and associated systems.
To ensure company QA and site procedures are adhered to in all aspects.
To maintain accurate site records/documentation in association with all site works in a timely fashion to meet KPI requirements.
To inspect the condition of services and proactively deal with callouts/repairs as required, and requested by management.
To ensure that civil, electrical, mechanical and engineering skills are maintained through a commitment to personal development and life-long learning.
To develop and implement maintenance schedules for all equipment and systems, including civil, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
To coordinate with end users and residential hall members, contractors, suppliers and other in-house departments to schedule repairs and maintenance services as needed.
To troubleshoot and repair equipment malfunctions in a timely manner to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted operations.
To conduct preventive maintenance tasks to prolong the life of equipment and minimize the risk of breakdowns.
To assist in the planning and execution of facility improvement projects, including renovations and upgrades.
To train and supervise junior maintenance staff as needed.
To respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests, including after-hours and weekends.
To develop, assess and analyze by monitoring budget allocations and annual costing, expenditures, fund balances and related financial activities.
To submit management reports and developments (with justification) of the annual, deferred maintenance plan.
To provide leadership and direction to all members of the maintenance staff.
To coordinate activities, determining priorities and establishing deadlines (where appropriate), to increase efficiency and ensure the smooth operation of the team's work.
To manage labor requirements, materials needed and schedule all the preventive and corrective maintenance works including but not limited to the following trades; electrical, plumbing, painting, masonry, carpentry in the Dorms.
To update, improve and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
To maintain goals and performance standards for his team and determine resources required.
Qualifications and Skills Required Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with maintenance background.
15 years plus of relevant experience in maintenance, facilities and operation management.
Proficiency in reading technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve maintenance issues.
Familiarity with maintenance management software and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues, vendors and contractors.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to work flexible hours and respond to emergency situations as needed.
Leadership skills.
Energy Management.
Capable of multi-tasking.
Planning and Organizing skills.
Good technical knowledge.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Budget management skills.
Microsoft Office Suite skills.
UAE driving license.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills FM certificate or professional training Energy management training & certifications How to Apply Interested applicants should fill out the form.
AUS alumni are encouraged to apply.
Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
AUS is an equal opportunity employer.
We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status.
Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one's qualifications.
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