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Ref: HP698-9088
Job description / Role
Al-Futtaim Engineering is multi disciplinary engineering organisation which has been operating throughout the United Arab Emirates since 1974. As a member of the Al-Futtaim Group, we enjoy the benefits of being a part of one of the leading business houses operating in the lower Gulf Region.
Through our five divisions, we offer a wide variety of products and services in the construction, commercial and industrial sectors. Our involvement in numerous large scale projects in the GCC has given us a wealth of experience. From Scaffolding to Elevators and Security Systems to Air-conditioning, Sanityware and Facilities Management, the Al-Futtaim name spells quality & reliability.The Facilities Mechanical Engineer provides engineering for design, operation, and troubleshooting of the following systems site wide:
* Industrial and Office HVAC systems.
* Cleanroom Air Systems.
* Steam, Heating Water, and Chilled Water Systems.
* Plumbing Systems.
* Process Cooling Water Systems.
* Compressed Air and Vacuum Systems.
* Performs work, which involves conventional engineering practice and may include a variety of very complex features such as conflicting design requirements, incompatibility of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Work requires a broad knowledge of precedents in each specialty area and a strong knowledge of practices and related disciplines.
* Responsibilities include working in a team effort with other engineering disciplines, Sustaining Operations, Construction trades to provide detailed designs and specifications for mechanical equipment and systems.
* Includes both the performance of actual engineering and supervision/coordination of outside consultant resources.
* Provide support for cost estimates and analysis of proposed projects.
* Provides support for start up of new equipment, and ensures that all equipment will properly interface to other mechanical and electrical systems.
* Provide engineering and review of facilities work orders and provide support to operating personnel.
* Performs troubleshooting and root cause analysis for problems with mechanical systems.
* Responsible for maintaining various administrative and engineering data bases in support of job tracking, engineering data, capital equipment facilitation, and critical system loads and capacities.
* Specifies critical components for design projects and is responsible for assuring designs meet all applicable codes and regulations. This requires continual review and analysis of new and existing, equipment, applications, and technology.
* Performs research and development on emerging facilities technologies to support cutting edge semiconductor processes.
* Participates in mid to long-term infrastructure planning for facilities in support of the overall company plan.
* Is aware of and performs all work in accordance with company safety guidelines.
* Engineer safety into all designs.
* Good communication must be maintained within the Mechanical Engineering organization, with other engineering disciplines, and with all customers throughout the organization.
Requirements
Education:
- Graduate in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized college.
Experience:
- 5 - 7 years of related maintenance work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in HVAC systems is mandatory.
Technical Skills:
- Knowledge of al MEP systems, Activities and processes.
Behavioral Skills:
- Able to work under pressure and along with groups of people to achieve maximum efficiency.
- Self-motivated with skills to motivate others.
- Strong verbal and written communication skill.
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.