Facilities & Engineering Executive

DNATA SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Singapore seeks an experienced engineering maintenance professional. The role involves managing engineering activities, supervising teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and 3-4 years of relevant experience, preferably in airport operations. Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge is essential. The position offers opportunities for project management and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in building maintenance or facility maintenance.
• Experience in cargo handling facilities or airport operations is a plus.
• Ability to analyze data to improve building performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering activities for facilities and cargo equipment.
• Supervise maintenance team and ensure effective service repair.
• Plan maintenance budget and monitor equipment performance.

Skills

Mechanical systems understanding

Electrical systems understanding

Troubleshooting skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Engineering

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering activities, which include new installations, replacement, upgrading, maintenance, and repair of all facilities and cargo equipment in dnata Cargo Services Division
• Manage the maintenance team to provide engineering support and provide effective maintenance and service repair to all Cargo equipment and building facilities to meet corporate and airlines requirements.
• Study and implement equipment modification, upgrading or replacement to maximize the overall cost effectiveness in terms of equipment performance, operation, and maintenance costs, and energy consumption.
• Carry out failure and reliability analysis to major or frequent equipment failures and recommend failure prevention measures.
• Ensure the engineering activities are carried out according international/local regulations
• Plan and control equipment maintenance budget and supervise and monitor work performance of FE team.
• Monitor and control the stock level of equipment parts for dnata Flight cargo equipment and spares to optimize cost.
• Create maintenance plan and Goods Received for the term contractor.
• Supervise and monitor work performance of term and project contractor. Facilitate work improvement meetings and activities.
• Identify applicable new technologies and prepare equipment specifications, work of scope and conduct calling of tender.
• Identify proper operating conditions to allow equipment operators to achieve better and more consistent output quality
• Develop maintenance programs for new equipment and identify new maintenance solutions to new complex technologies
• Identify better maintenance practices to extend asset life.
• Reduce routine (cyclic) workloads when applied to existing preventive maintenance programs.
• Identify root causes of failure and define equipment functions and performance standards
• Identify protective devices which are not fail-safe and identify failures, which threaten safety of the environment, affect operations, and entail the direct cost repair.
• Ensure compliance with all workplace safety, security, and health policies and procedure.

Requirements

• Minimum Degree or Diploma in Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in building maintenance, facility maintenance, or similar roles
• Previous experience in cargo handling facilities or airport operations
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC, lighting and power systems
• Ability to troubleshoot issues, identify solutions and analyse data to improve building performance
• Strong communication skills for working with different stakeholders
• Ability to pan, execute and manage projects related to building maintenance and improvements
• Experience in supervising contractors and other personnel is preferred