Senior Facilities Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Operations Management, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Senior Facility Engineer
Senior Facility Engineer Duties and Responsibilities Air Base Facility Operations Maintenance Manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all air base facilities Ensure all MEP Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing systems are functioning efficiently Supervise preventive corrective and predictive maintenance activities Monitor critical systems such as HVAC generators UPS transformers air compressors water systems and fuel systems Ensure uninterrupted operation of mission-critical facilities Team Management Lead and supervise Facility Engineers Supervisors Technicians and subcontractors Allocate manpower according to operational priorities Conduct daily toolbox talks and safety briefings Evaluate staff performance and identify training requirements Planned Preventive Maintenance PPM Develop and implement annual maintenance plans Ensure all PPM activities are completed as per schedule Review maintenance reports and verify work completion Minimize equipment downtime through effective maintenance planning Corrective Maintenance Respond immediately to emergency maintenance requests Investigate equipment failures and identify root causes Coordinate repairs to minimize operational disruptions Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OEM recommendations Health Safety Environment HSE Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and air base safety standards Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments Monitor Permit-to-Work PTW systems Participate in emergency response drills Ensure proper use of PPE by all personnel Asset Management Maintain an accurate asset register Monitor equipment lifecycle and recommend replacement of obsolete assets Track warranty periods and service contracts Ensure calibration of testing equipment Contract Vendor Management Monitor subcontractor performance Review maintenance contracts and service agreements Verify completed work before approving invoices Coordinate with suppliers for spare parts and equipment Budget Cost Control Prepare maintenance budgets Monitor operational expenses Recommend cost-saving initiatives without compromising reliability Control spare parts inventory Client Coordination Serve as the primary technical point of contact with the client Attend coordination meetings Provide technical advice and engineering solutions Ensure client complaints are resolved promptly Reporting Prepare daily weekly and monthly maintenance reports Monitor KPIs and SLAs Submit incident and root cause analysis reports Maintain maintenance records and documentation Compliance Ensure compliance with UAE Civil Defence requirements
Local authority regulations
Environmental regulationsOEM standards
Military Air Base security proceduresISO 9001 ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements where applicable Engineering Support Review engineering drawings and technical specifications Evaluate modification requests Support new facility construction and renovation projects Conduct site inspections and technical assessments Emergency Response Act as the engineering focal point during emergencies Coordinate restoration of critical services Ensure backup power systems remain operational Participate in business continuity planning Documentation Maintain As-built drawingsO M manuals
Equipment history records
Asset registers
Calibration certificates
Test reports
Inspection records
Key Performance Indicators KPIs PPM completion 100 Equipment availability 99 5 SLA compliance 100 Emergency response within contractual limits
Zero Lost Time Incidents LTI High client satisfaction
Timely closure of corrective actions
Effective budget control and reduced maintenance costs
Typical Systems Under the Senior Facility EngineerHVAC and Chillers Split Package AC Units Electrical Distribution HV LV Generators and UPSLighting Systems Fire Alarm Fire Fighting Systems-Support only Plumbing Drainage Water Storage Pumping Systems Building Management System BMS Compressed Air Systems Fuel Storage Distribution Hangars and Aircraft Support Facilities Roads Pavements and External infrastructure Nationality-Unrestricted Nationality Expereience-10 years up Age: 40 and above
Bachelor's degree in Engineering is a must
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