Mechaincal Engineer

Dar Al-Hekma University; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Baas International Group is seeking an experienced facilities and maintenance professional in Jeddah to oversee maintenance, inspections, and reliability of campus systems. You will lead a team, coordinate with contractors, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, safety testing, risk management, reporting, and energy-efficient practices to support uninterrupted operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance and facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and safety processes.
• Experience coordinating with contractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on building systems to ensure safety and continuous operation.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
• Test safety equipment and ensure functionality of fire alarms and emergency systems.
• Coordinate with external contractors and suppliers for specialized tasks.
• Maintain maintenance records, reports and equipment logs.

Skills

Maintenance management

Facilities management

Risk management

Leadership

Emergency response

Tools

BMS

HVAC

Electrical systems

Job description

• Perform maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on HVAC systems, generators, elevators, electrical, and Building Management Systems (BMS) to ensure safety, efficiency, and continuous operation.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and extend asset lifespan.
• Test, maintain, and ensure the functionality of all safety equipment, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and fire suppression systems.
• Coordinate with external contractors and suppliers for specialized maintenance or repair tasks.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and equipment logs, ensuring all work is properly documented.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies to support uninterrupted operations.
• Manage inventory of maintenance tools, spare parts, and supplies to ensure availability and cost control.
• Supervise and support maintenance staff, provide technical guidance, on‑job training, and conduct annual performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement maintenance policies, procedures, and schedules in compliance with university safety and environmental regulations.
• Prepare operational and performance reports related to maintenance activities.
• Oversee daily departmental operations, ensuring effective workflow and task prioritization.
• Implement energy‑efficient maintenance practices and contribute to sustainability initiatives.

Risk and Crisis Management Duties:

• Guides the implementation of risk management across DAH.
• Communicates key risk issues to the Departmental and Divisional Quality Assurance Committees and the Risk and Crisis Management Unit, as needed.
• Reports progress of risks to the Departmental and Divisional Quality Assurance Committees and the Risk and Crisis Management Unit, as needed.
• Fosters a positive, risk‑aware culture across DAH.
• Ensures new and emerging risks are identified, treated, monitored, reported, escalated and closed in line with DAH procedures.
• Ensures that risk control activities in their area of responsibility are implemented.
• Ensures their staff members are aware of expectations in relation to risk management, by providing training.

Department:

Support Services

Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance and facilities management