Mechanical Technician

Job description / Role

Takes instruction from the Mechanical Supervisor. Carry out allocated planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and remedial repairs on building services mechanical engineering systems and associated equipment. To be able to work independently with minimal supervision where appropriate, or work as part of a team. Quality of maintenance and repair services and safe working practices are paramount in carrying out the duties.

• Carry out the planned and reactive maintenance both internally and externally to the property’s mechanical services and equipment such as cooling systems, potable water systems, hot water systems and equipment, circulatory pumps, actuators, pipework, valves, control systems drainage etc.
• Carry out servicing plans, monitor, mainteain, rectify and/or repair mechanical systems and services and update records on a daily basis.
• Identify and assist with the procurement of materials and/or the fabrication of components and ensure repairs are carried out to approved standards.
• Assist in monitoring utilities for collation of consumption figures, and update records as required.
• Participate in overtime, shift work and/or out of hours working as governed by the necessity to maintain continuity of operation of essential plant and systems.
• Participate in emergency on-call service during non-working hours, weekends and public holidays.
• Carry out maintenance and repair activities as directed by the Mechanical Supervisor and adhere to Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Conform to all necessary internal and/or external approvals before, during and after maintenance and repair work including Permit to Work and LockOut / TagOut procedures.
• Integrate and communicate effectively with other Mechanical technical staff and other trade staff (Electrical, Controls, BMS, HVAC, Civil and Cleaning) as required.
• Maintain up to date knowledge through technical training provided by the Supervisor / Engineer for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of all systems.
• Ensure that plant rooms and work areas are tidy after completing works.
• Ensure all assets and building structure are in good repair and painted to promote the aesthetics of the areas and also promote the professionalism of Serco
• Participate in the Health, Safety & Risk programs including toolbox talks, health safety and environmental training related to work activities especially electrical safety and working at heights
• Use safe systems of work when working with all building services Mechanical equipment.
• Carry out all other duties as directed by the line management to the benefit of the Serco FM services to the Client.

Requirements

Knowledge

• Must have a Vocational training certificate of Mechanical building services
• High School Diploma
• Good English language skills both written and oral
• Technically competent with a clear technical understanding of buildings mechanical services and associated equipment.
• Proficient and able to demonstrate knowledge of mechanical planned maintenance and repair services.

Skills

• Technically competent with good hand / eye skills and physically fit to be able to lift 25Kg with ease
• Able to foster good relations with colleagues and other departments and be a good team player.
• Flexibility, excellent attention to detail and ability to identify key issues.
• Able to work under stringent deadlines and work in a high pressure environment.
• Technical and safety awareness with a clear understanding of safety, permit to works, processes, procedures
• Knowledge of the safe use of hand tool, power tools, test instruments, access and lifting equipment.

Experience

• At least five years of experience with advanced knowledge in Mechanical building services systems and equipment in a commercial buildings or hospital or other facilities management building services engineering environment

About the Company

Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company which combines commercial know-how with a deep public service ethos.

Serco customers are looking for expertise in managing their people, processes, technology and assets more effectively. We advise economic decision makers, design innovative solutions, integrate systems and - most of all - deliver quality services directly to the public.

Serco supplies to governments, government enterprise, agencies and companies who seek a trusted outsourcing partner with a solid track-record of service excellence. Serco people offer operational, logistical and technical expertise in the Transport, Justice and Immigration, Defence, Education and Healthcare industries as well as in the commercial sectors of Facilities Management.

Serco Middle East have been in the Region since 1947, starting out delivering Air Traffic Control Services in Bahrain; a service we are proudly still running today and have expanded to include many other Airports in the region.

We have expanded significantly since that time across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. We have been supporting the RTA to operate the Dubai Metro since 2009, are preparing to launch the flagship Saudi Arabia Passenger Rail service from Riyadh to Qassim in 2016. We deliver Facility Management services to both Cleveland Clinic and Healthpoint Hospitals in Abu Dhabi, large-scale medical facilities in Saudi Arabia and a range of educational and commercial properties in the UAE. We also deliver postgraduate education to Officers in the Qatar Armed Forces through the Joaan Bin Jassim Joint Command and Staff College in Doha.

Focusing on our core values, and creating a positive environment for employees to thrive, we look forward to a bright future as we continue to grow with the region.