Assistant Engineer (Facilities Management/ Permanent/ Central)

C&W SERVICES (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities management seeks a proactive Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance operations and lead a team. This role requires effective planning for scheduled maintenance, handling urgent issues, and ensuring all MEP systems run efficiently. Candidates should possess a NITEC in Engineering or Facilities Management and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, capable of thriftily managing resources while leading the team effectively.

Qualifications

• Prior relevant work experience is preferred.
• Strong team player, able to work under minimal supervision.
• Proactive and performs well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the team for maintenance and repairs.
• Plan and execute scheduled maintenance with 100% completion.
• Be on 24/7 standby for urgent issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team management

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

NITEC in Engineering or Facilities Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

• Manage and lead the team to carry out planned preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and repairs as instructed by the Manager.
• Provide support for events held in these facilities.
• Plan and effectively carry out scheduled facilities planned maintenance with 100% completion.
• Conduct site verification and prepare related scope of work for in-house/external vendors for recommendation and quotation.
• Work with the project main contractor to address builder’s defects related to the building and MEP systems.
• Handle administrative operations for PR/PO for vendors to carry out necessary rectification work.
• Ensure and follow up on all statutory certification/license renewals for all related MEP systems.
• Ensure all MEP plant room systems are operational at all times.
• Coordinate and liaise with Venue Operations for all MEP system PM work schedules.
• Collect and evaluate all reactive cases assigned by the Manager and carry out necessary rectification or temporary repairs within stipulated time.
• Assist the Manager in following up on outstanding issues and cases.
• Be on 24/7 standby for urgent issues.
• Respond promptly and brief the team; in case of emergencies, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocols.
• Work independently without supervision from the Manager.
• Actively lead the team in the absence of the Manager.
• Verify and analyze trends of all related MEP systems for energy and water efficiency.
• Ensure all MEP equipment and event-related systems are 100% operationally ready.
• Assist the Manager in coordinating all events or issues assigned.
• Monitor and control expenditures within the allocated budget in coordination with the Manager.
• Acquire knowledge of Microsoft Office to prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports and documents.
• Ensure the team adheres to all workplace safety requirements.
• Lead and train the team on all site MEP systems.

About You:

• NITEC in Engineering or Facilities Management.
• Prior relevant work experience is preferred.
• Strong team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work under minimal supervision, perform under pressure, and be proactive.

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