FACILITIES ENGINEER – ZINARA 120 views

Vacancy

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following post.

FACILITIES ENGINEER (GRADE D2)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The position is responsible for maintenance of office equipment, buildings, tollgates, weighbridges and other equipment (e.g., civil, mechanical, electrical works, etc.). The Facilities Engineer handles construction, maintenance and repair works on an ongoing basis and serves as a liaison between the organisation and contractors/suppliers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and coordinate construction and maintenance of infrastructure including repair of fixed assets (construction and maintenance of tollgates, construction and maintenance of buildings, construction and maintenance of roads or any other infrastructure that may be available).

Determine infrastructure/facility and equipment specifications.

Analyse project costs and submit budgets and schedule maintenance of equipment and buildings.

Respond to emergency or urgent maintenance calls, coordinate and oversee maintenance activities.

Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, health and safety requirements, also review maintenance needs, coordinate and assist in equipment re-capitalisation programs.

Prepare and submit reports on the condition of infrastructure, equipment, building facilities and recommend action to be taken.

Project management including contract administration and processing of payments to suppliers/contractors to ensure timely maintenance implementation.

Prepare maintenance plans for fixed assets for the organisation, prepare budget estimates for maintenance works to be carried out and recommend the release of funds in respect of maintenance works carried out.

Understand customer requirements clearly and develop maintenance plan, scope and deliverables.

Manage and coordinate stakeholders for information dissemination and feedback purposes.

Ensure service providers’ responses are communicated with and their needs are attended to ensuring existence of a functional working relationship.

Analyse information, resources and technical requirements of stakeholders and provide management with the updated information required for effective decision making.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

5 O’ Levels including English and Maths.

2 A’ Levels passes or equivalent.

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Architectural Engineering.

Full member of a relevant professional body.

Project Management Qualification

Physically Fit

Five (5) years’ experience.

Ability to work under pressure

Person of unquestionable integrity.