The American University of Sharjah is seeking 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 specific 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 department 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 analysis 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 co-ordinate 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 determines 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.
