Facilities Engineer (Bayan Lepas, Penang)

CBRE; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to uphold and enhance the operation of buildings, industrial systems, and equipment within Penang. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, repairs, and support for equipment, with emphasis on efficiency and safety across the site.

The position requires 4–5 years of relevant experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to manage and share technical knowledge with the team while aligning with CBRE's RISE values.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4–5 years of job-related experience.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs and ongoing mobility.
• Experience in preventive maintenance, repairs, and energy management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on facility systems and equipment.
• Assist with installation and modification of building equipment.
• Review work orders, estimate time and materials, and track completion.
• Support energy management to improve efficiency of systems.
• Inspect installations for compliance with codes and safety regulations.
• Share knowledge with teammates and mentor others.
• Lead by example in CBRE's RISE values.
• Explain complex or sensitive information when necessary.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Supervisory experience

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Trade school diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining buildings, industrial systems, and equipment on an ongoing basis.

As a CBRE Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining buildings, industrial systems, and equipment on an ongoing basis. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You’ll Do

• Perform ongoing preventive maintenance and repairs on facility mechanical, electrical, and other installed building systems, equipment, and facilities.
• Assist with the installation and modification of building equipment and systems.
• Review assigned work orders and estimate the time and materials needed to complete repairs. Utilize available systems to manage work orders and track completion.
• Support energy management by taking measures to ensure that all systems are operating in the most efficient manner.
• Inspect new or existing installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.