Senior Officer Facility Maintenance

Job description / RoleJob TypeFull TimeJob LocationAbu Dhabi, UAENationalityAny NationalitySalaryNot SpecifiedGenderNot SpecifiedArabic FluencyNot SpecifiedJob FunctionAdministration & SecretarialCompany IndustryConstructionJob purposeSupervise and control the administration and execution of all contracted services related to housing, utilities and landscaping maintenance, and general cleaning and pest control activities. Manage the schedule for carrying out maintenance facilities including industrial buildings and facilities, clubs, and recreational areas.Key accountabilitiesJob specific accountabilitiesSupervise facilities services at site offices and employee living quarters ensuring sound implementation of approved plans by contractors and service providers.Plan the procurement of equipment, furniture, and facilities. Coordinate with procurement function regarding company requirements of such items as appropriate.Supervise and control the sports centers and amenity facilities, housing, and utilities maintenance services.Review and approve daily maintenance services task orders, minor work orders, and local purchases in line with Facilities Management & Maintenance Department policies and guidelines.Ensure the mobilization of required systems, team members, instruments, and equipment necessary for facilities maintenance work.Supervise the civil and electromechanical facilities development and upgrade projects aiming to enhance the utilities and/or introduce new technologies.Manage the accommodation and utilities maintenance service contractors and ensure that assigned duties are implemented in a timely manner and within the allocated budget in accordance with project management principles and compliance with HSE requirements and guidelines.Administer service contracts and ensure cost-effective implementation and adherence to the contracts terms and conditions. Evaluate contractors performance and direct contract amendments and renewal as required. Resolve disputes with contractors and service personnel.Approve the number of contractor personnel engaged on a daily basis after scrutinizing daily population figures. Maintain necessary records in accordance with procedures and authorize the monthly payment reports.Ensure that all periodic pest control is carried out in all areas of operations as required.Review draft contracts for major services to ensure quality and professional integrity of services with emphasis on customer satisfaction and fair remuneration and housing facilities to contractors personnel in conformity with HSE standards. Carry out benchmarking surveys to secure consistency of contract terms and conditions.Monitor and review contractor performance on a regular basis. Check contractors plans periodically to ensure that work is completed according to approved schedules and adopt corrective measures in case of delays.Conduct pre-qualification exercises to develop lists of nominated bidders for the departments tenders, and maintain proper records on contractors performance.Prepare and monitor the expenditure of the teams annual budget forecasts for manpower, material requirements, and contract services. Justify variances and approve payment vouchers.Check and verify invoices submitted by contractors to ascertain compliance with contractual terms and conditions.Liaise with the Occupational Health Department regularly in relation to all health, safety, and hygiene regulations. In addition, implement the HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and other safety requirements.Comply with all UAE, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling, and client Asset Integrity Management codes of practice.Qualifications, experience, knowledge & skillsMinimum qualificationBachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.Minimum experience & knowledge & skillsEight years experience in high-rise building maintenance.Good knowledge of spoken and written English.Must be computer literate.

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