HVAC Technologist/Engineer

Bidvestfacilitiesmanagement; Melkbosstrand; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvestfacilitiesmanagement seeks a Mechanical Engineer/Technologist to lead HVAC projects for large-scale facilities in the Western Cape. You will perform condition assessments, develop technical specifications, and prepare proposals and feasibility studies for senior management and clients.

You will manage SLA agreements with suppliers, provide on-site technical support, ensure safety compliance with the OHS Act, and deliver quality outputs on schedule.

Qualifications

• Matric (Senior Certificate).
• B-Tech, BSc Eng or B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years’ experience as a mechanical engineer/technologist in HVAC.
• 3 years’ Experience in managing and delivering HVAC/Mechanical engineering projects for large-scale facilities.
• Ability to conduct condition assessments and technical specifications assets.
• Can develop proposals and feasibility studies to present to senior management/client base.
• HVAC-R trade test will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and components
• MS Word, MS Excel & MS Outlook (Intermediate skill level)
• SAP knowledge
• Knowledge of OHS Act
• Valid SA Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver HVAC/Mechanical engineering projects for large-scale facilities.
• Conduct physical condition assessments and prepare technical specifications on mechanical assets.
• Develop proposals and feasibility studies for senior management and clients.
• Manage SLA agreements with suppliers and contractors to maintain service delivery standards.
• Provide technical support to on-site operations and maintenance team.
• Ensure incident or emergency fault-finding and rectification complies with legislation and facility functionality.
• Ensure quality control, outputs and project-related work are completed on time.
• Provide timely feedback to Supervisor & Client on project progress.
• Prepare and present technical proposals and professional reports.

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE

Manage and deliver HVAC/Mechanical engineering projects for large-scale facilities.

MAIN OUTPUTS

• Experience in managing and delivering HVAC/Mechanical engineering projects for large-scale facilities.
• Ability to conduct physical condition assessments and technical specifications on mechanical assets.
• Explore and recommend innovative methods, based on best practices, in order to bring about cost-effective solutions.
• Manage SLA agreements with suppliers and contractors to maintain and improve service delivery standards.
• Provide technical support to the on-site operations and maintenance team.
• Ensure that incident or emergency fault-finding and rectification complies with the relevant legislation and facility functionality.
• Ensure quality control, outputs and project-related work are completed on time.
• Provide timely feedback to the Supervisor & Client on progress of technical projects and initiatives.
• Prepare and present technical proposals, and professional reports on technical works.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

The Applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Matric (Senior Certificate)
• B-Tech, BSc Eng or B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years’ experience as a mechanical engineer/technologist in the field of HVAC.
• 3 years’ Experience in managing and delivering HVAC/Mechanical engineering projects for large-scale facilities.
• Ability to conduct condition assessments and technical specifications assets.
• Can develop proposals and feasibility studies to present to senior management/client base.
• HVAC-R trade test will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and components
• MS Word, MS Excel & MS Outlook (Intermediate skill level)
• SAP knowledge
• Knowledge of OHS Act
• Valid SA Driver’s License

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES

• Initiative/Proactivity
• Deadline Driven & Highly Motivated
• Stress Tolerant
• Good Written Communication
• Strong personality
• Subordinates Capacity Building
• Customer Focus
• Innovative
• Problem Analysis
• Planning/Scheduling/Objective Setting
• Teamwork & Partnering
• Relationship Building
• Interactive Reasoning