Facilities Engineer

Al Shirawi; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in Dubai is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to manage and optimize building systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in preventive maintenance and vendor coordination. Responsibilities include supervising daily facility operations, ensuring safety compliance, and managing maintenance plans. This role requires excellent technical knowledge and a commitment to enhancing workplace efficiency while adhering to QHSE standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management and operation.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems.
• Ability to manage and coordinate maintenance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Facilities Manager in daily operations.
• Establish and supervise the preventive maintenance plan.
• Coordinate with contractors and ensure compliance with QHSE policies.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Vendor coordination

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Job description

• Experienced facilities engineer with a strong track record in maintaining and optimizing building systems
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting seamless daily operations.
• Skilled in preventive maintenance, vendor coordination, and troubleshooting critical asset to minimize downtime and enhance workplace efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Facilities Manager to operate the day to day activities.
• Assist the manager to establish the preventive maintenance plan in line with the contractual requirement.
• Supervise the day to day facility operations as to the contractual terms with the client which includes both holidays & working days.
• Resource allocation / execution of the Preventive / Reactive Maintenance Plans.
• Allocating the day to day work assignments to the subordinates.
• Liasioning with Specialized system maintenance contractors & other sub–contractors
• Issuing necessary permits to execute the facility operations.
• Ensuring the completion of subcontract activities within the scheduled time.
• Validating, verifying & ensuring the completion of planned maintenance tasks & additional client requirements on time.
• Coordinating with internal depts for site related material / vendor resources.
• Coordinating with client representative on day to day facilities management.
• Orientation & on the job training to the subordinates
• Update & maintain client asset register & its maintenance history.
• Reporting the day to day operation issues to Manager.
• Generate daily, weekly & monthly reports on facilities operations.
• Maintaining the facilities execution records.
• Supervise team members in accordance with company policies and procedures. Schedule and conduct team meetings.
• Execute the jobs to meet company’s QHSE requirements.
• Ensure the workgroup under his supervision to follow the company QHSE policy & procedures.
• Arrange necessary PPE to the workgroup under his supervision.
• Consult with the workgroup under his supervision on QHSE aspects.
• Correct any unsafe action, unsafe condition of the site.
• Report any near miss, dangerous occurrences, and incidents.
• Contribute to incident investigation.
• Attend QHSE meeting.
• Participate in team for hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Aware the workgroup under his supervision about QHSE aspects. Authority:
• Validating, verifying the completed works /work in progress.
• Appraise the subordinates work performance.
• To issue work permits.
• Reporting day to day activities to the client as the established escalation matrix.
• Accessing the asset registers, maintenance history & drawings.
• Handle petty cash under Managers close supervision.
• Conduct contractor meeting with contractors.
• Inspect & certify the incoming materials / spares.
• Handle site sub store under Managers close supervision.
• Communicating with contactors, client representative at sites &internal depts.
• To stop any unsafe activity at work place
• To do the necessary arrangement to correct the unsafe condition of the site
• To warn the subordinates under his supervision upon unsafe behavior at work site
• To escalation to management on unsafe action and unsafe condition
• To discuss the site safety issues with the customer / client
• To discuss the site safety issues/ controls with the subcontractor
• To utilize the allocated resource to achieve QHSE goals
• To escalation to Top management on safety concerns
• To train the work group on HSE aspects
• To discuss the HSE matters with the work group
• Accountability
• Maintain the equipment’s / assets as per contractual requirements.
• Executing the allocated jobs within the time frame.
• Resource wastage.
• For the implementation of identified operational controls
• For the legal violations at site level under ASFM scope
• For HSE incident rates at site level
• For safe, healthy and environment friendly operation of the project
• For utilizing the resources for implementation and maintenance of QHSE at site level
• For implementing all the documents, procedure with respect to QHSE at site level
• For escalation to management on safety issue
• For participating in hazard analysis and risk assessment.
• For following all the rules and regulation with respect to the HSE.
• For non wearing the applicable personal protective equipment.

About Us

Founded in 1971, the Al Shirawi Group has been serving people & industry for the last five decades. The Al Shirawi Group of Companies, grew from an unrelenting passion to provide the Middle East with high-quality solutions in the trading, industrial, distribution, contracting and service industries. From the Group’s humble beginning as a trading house, today, Al Shirawi is a burgeoning conglomerate and one of the most reputed names in the Middle East with offices across the GCC region in Qatar, Oman, Kuwait , India and Egypt.

Powered by a 10,000+ workforce and supported by the latest technology and infrastructure, the Group has established itself as one of the largest, most trusted and prestigious partners for leaders across the Persian Gulf. Through its diverse industry expertise and over 35 companies, Al Shirawi has remained committed to ensuring excellence in every product and offering, enabling its business units to leave an indelible impact in the global market.

Since its inception, Al Shirawi has striven to create a culture where each individual feels seen and valued, rooted in excellence, transparency, compassion, honesty, empowerment and discipline. The Group has won multiple prestigious awards for years — a testament to the technical pedigree, people-centric approach and desire to serve the community with sustainable, cutting‑edge solutions.

About the Team

A reputed Integrated Facilities Management Service Provider in the UAE, ASFM aims to redefine customer experience in the industry through providing premium, innovative solutions for the upkeep and maintenance of built assets. Specializing in Strategic Facilities Planning (SFP), Predictive/Preventive Maintenance & Energy Management, the company’s technical pedigree, customer‑centric approach and values‑driven management style has made it the most trusted FM partner for leaders across industries.