Facilities Engineer – Automotive Corporate

Job description / Role

Toyota, Honda, Marks & Spencers, Ikea, Toys R Us and Dubai Festival City are just some of the amazing stable of world renowned brands managed by the Al Futtaim Group of Companies. Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses in the Gulf region. Today, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 65 companies in sectors as diverse as commerce, industry and services, and employs in excess of 20,000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe.

Reports to: Facilities Manager
Direct Reports: Nil
Department: Real Estate & Facility Management - Automotive
Location: Dubai

JOB PURPOSE:
To ensure all the facilities occupied by the Automotive Group are efficiently maintained in a cost-effective manner and provide excellent service support to the Facilities.

Description

* Accountable for the operation, maintenance and repair of the total facility systems including MEP, Fire-fighting, Low Current, Structural, Housekeeping, Security, Pest Control , Landscaping, etc. to minimise repetitive maintenance calls
* Review Maintenance Orders and follow up with the staff/contractors for timely completion.  Ensure Maintenance orders are closed as per SLA
* Ensure predictive, preventive and reliability centered maintenance programs, including maintenance check sheets, maintenance logic decision trees, etc. are followed as per SLA's
* Conduct facility survey and coordinate annual inspections with business/vendors and include occupant safety practices. Prepare accurate and timely Facility Audit Reports for Look & Feel and Detailed Audit Report
* Implement policies and procedures to include safety practices laid by the Management and ensure they are followed by the staff/service providers.
* Prepare RFQs and Tender documents and review the quotations prior submission to Management
* Monitor and evaluate performance of Facility service providers as per set KPI.

JOB CONTEXT:

* The job involves a high level of responsibility in operation, maintenance and repair of the total facility systems including MEP, Fire-fighting, Low Current, Structural, Housekeeping, Security, Pest Control, Landscaping, etc., ensuring safety practices and timely completion of work by contractors.
* Prepare RFQ's (Request for Quotations) and Tender documents and the review the quotations for submission to Management
* The Facilities Engineer will assist the Facilities Manager to determine the Asset Management Strategy working to strict and detailed budgets and delivering 100% customer satisfaction.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of individuals in a wide range of situations.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:
* Degree or Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Minimum Experience:
* Minimum 5 to 7 years work experience
* UAE/GCC experience essential - min of 3 years

Job-Specific Skills:
* Time management
* Work to deadlines
* Technically competent with the ability to understand customers' needs and requirements
* Work on own initiative and under pressure
* Experience in CAFM platform
* Good communication skills
* Possess UAE driving license
* Spoken Arabic an advantage but not essential

Behavioural Competencies:
* A team player
* Excellent Interpersonal Skills
* Cultural awareness
* Ability to build strong relationships

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.