Maintenance Officer - dnata

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major air services provider is seeking a Maintenance Officer in Dubai to oversee maintenance activities across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and at least 5 years of facilities management experience to ensure safe and efficient building operations. Responsibilities include managing projects, ensuring compliance with maintenance regulations, and liaising with contractors. Enjoy a tax-free salary and industry-exclusive travel benefits.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Travel discounts

Exclusive benefits in the industry

Qualifications

• 5+ years working in facilities/maintenance.
• Experience with commercial & multi-storied buildings and heavy MEP infrastructure.
• Knowledge of BMS & Facilities management programmes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and monitor maintenance activities.
• Support Facilities team with drawings and layouts.
• Conduct preventive maintenance checks on building infrastructure.
• Manage contract agreements with suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Technical auditing

Preventive maintenance

Contract negotiation

Communication in English

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering

Tools

Maintenance Management System

Job description

Job Purpose

dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers; offering ground handling, cargo, travel and catering & retail services at over 130 airports in more than 34 countries across six continents. At dnata, we are by your side for the entire travel experience.

As a Maintenance Officer, you will Plan, Organise and monitor all the maintenance activities to ensure smooth running of the buildings at multiple locations and ensure they are properly maintained in accordance with maintenance best practices in a cost effective & timely manner Ensure a safe environment for the company to function effectively & efficiently by providing the customer departments with fully serviceable work environment and ensure all equipment and infrastructure work efficiently.

In this role, you will;

• Support the Facilities team in preparing drawings and layouts for all Dnata Airport Operations facilities at the Dubai Airport and Dubai World Central, for revisions/alterations of existing space and office areas. Analyse/review products and equipment recommended by consultants and contractors as to their quality and practicality for the Company when handling assigned projects.


• Project manage and monitor work in progress at all Dnata Airport Operations sites in DXB and DWC to ensure that any conflicts or problems can be readily resolved and ensure the project delivery as per requirement/specification, within established timelines and within budget. Would conduct technical audits for most of the small project sites and provide concept proposals, specifications and quantity take-off for the project to the Facilities team


• Organise and monitor all the maintenance activities carried out by the sub contractors of the buildings at multiple locations to ensure all equipments and infrastructures in the buildings are working efficiently.


• Carry out preventive maintenance checks on all building infrastructure in order to optimise the life span and operational reliability and ensure that they are properly maintained in accordance with engineering best practices in a cost effective & timely manner.


• Plan office moves and refurbishments to minimise disruption and inconvenience to the user departments.


• Recommend any modifications needed to improve and enhance the policies and procedures to ensure optimum functioning of building infrastructure including energy conservation.


• Participate in negotiations and contract agreements with contractors/ suppliers to ensure maximum cost effectiveness, quality & standards. Ensure maintenance contracts are renewed in a timely manner with competitive rates and respond to queries from staffs, contractors and suppliers positively and professionally.


• Ensure that the maintenance team roster, annual leave plans and maintenance schedules are prepared and updated for optimum manpower coverage to perform the scheduled maintenance.


• Effectively utilize the Maintenance Management System to record all maintenance activities, work order approvals, monitoring the progress, material requisition authorization, analyzing performance indices and prepare reports for management review with recommendations on necessary actions to rectify any abnormalities.


• Respond to emergency situations such as Fire, flooding, Power & A/C failure, activation of fire alarm, BMS alarm or any other major faults on a 24hrs/7days a week basis. Plan contingency plans to deal effectively with such emergencies.

Qualification

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering


• 5+ years working in facilities / Maintenance


• Experience in maintenance of commercial & multi storied buildings with heavy MEP infrastructure preferably with knowledge & experience in Multi-discipline trades.


• Working knowledge of general building construction and maintenance and must be able to read and understand complex diagrams and plans.


• Ability to deal with contractual matters.


• Must be computer literate and fluent in basic computer packages.


• Must have knowledge in BMS & Facilities maintenance Management programmes.


• Knowledge of purchase / Procurement / asset disposal procedures.


• Good telephone manner is essential, as is the ability to communicate well in English.


• Must possess valid UAE driving licence.

Our services on the ground keep the world in the air. We’re one of the largest air services providers in the world, and you’ll find us in over 80 countries offering expertise in ground handling, cargo, travel and flight catering. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for people with imagination and creativity to join our team of more than 40,000 people. We want potential stars to help us deliver on the promises our customers make. Be a part of our success story - if you want to join us, visit dnata.com/careers to apply.

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers