Senior / Engineering Assistant (Mechanical), Facilities Management (2 Year Contract)

Woodlands Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore seeks a Senior/Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) to manage mechanical systems and coordinate maintenance services. The ideal candidate has a diploma in Mechanical Engineering and 1-4 years of experience. Responsibilities include overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance, ensuring efficient service recovery, and assisting with improvement projects. The role requires excellent communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in mechanical system operations.
• Conversant in reading architectural and M&E schematic drawings.
• Prior experience in management of mechanical services and facilities operation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Manager in overseeing Maintenance scheduling.
• Manage day-to-day works for various mechanical systems.
• Ensure prompt service recovery for equipment breakdowns.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving ability

Education

Diploma or Higher Nitec/Nitec in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior / Engineering Assistant (Mechanical), Facilities Management (2 Year Contract)

Family Group: Ancillary

Broad Function

The Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) shall report to the Senior Manager and assist in the execution and management of Facilities Management (FM) services, such as operation, maintenance, modification, replacement and etc. activities under Mechanical Engineering services and non-clinical equipment. In addition, the staff shall provide support to audit and monitor the prescribed KPIs of the maintenance services rendered by the specialist vendors and outsourced Maintenance Service Provider. To support, implement and manage as necessary in cyclical and improvement projects by both the department and hospital.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Specific

• To assist Senior Manager in overseeing Preventive & Corrective Maintenance (PM & CM) scheduling & coordination work. Manage outsourced MaintenanceService Provider day-to-day works for mechanical system such as Potable and NEWater System, Hot Water System, Irrigation System, Water Purification System, Ejector & Sewage System, Water Treatment Plant, Fire Protection System and etc.
• To assist Senior Manager to oversee the performance of outsourced Maintenance Service Provider and specialist vendors to ensure good maintenance standards are maintained and planned PM schedules are met.
• Ensure prompt service recovery for any breakdown of equipment and systems to minimize disruption to hospital service operations.
• To assist Senior Manager to oversee and coordinate improvements projects to the hospital services and facilities as well as upgrading of systems and equipment components.
• To assist Senior Manager for improvement works to existing hospital facilities such as renovation and retrofitting, replacement of system infrastructure and improvement initiatives to existing specialized systems and hospital facilities.
• To ensure accuracy of PM & CM reports, checklists, and proper documentation.

General

• Oversee outsourced Maintenance Service Provider team’s safety practice and work conduct and ensure good maintenance standards are implemented.
• Ensure prompt service recovery for any breakdown of equipment and systems to minimize disruption to hospital service operations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by HOD.

Job Requirement

Education / Training / Experience

• Diploma or Higher Nitec/Nitec in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 1-4 years of experience or ITE graduate with at least 5 years’ mechanical system experience.
• Have prior experience with design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of mechanical systems & equipment will be an added advantage.
• Prior experience in management of mechanical services and facilities operation as well as improvement projects will be an advantage.
• Prior working experience in healthcare setting will be an advantage.
• Conversant in reading and interpreting architectural and M&E schematic drawings.
• Conversant in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. Ability to use 3D perspective drawing software such as BIM will be an added advantage.

Professional License (if any)

• Nil

Attributes

• Ability to organize, plan and manage facilities operation, analysis, and project management works.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and inter-personnel skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels and function well in a team.
• Creative, proactive and problem-solving attitude.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate.
• Communicate and engage stakeholders effectively.

Others

• Nil

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