Facility Specialist

Overview

The Facility Specialist is tasked with performing routine maintenance and repairs on electrical, mechanical, and other installed systems to guarantee safe and cost-efficient operation of the assigned facility, with a focus on preserving the asset's value over the long term.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Facility Management team and assist the Facility Manager with budget preparation, cost monitoring, permit and license compliance, and selecting contractors for maintenance and facility operations.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Sourcing, and Legal departments to provide guidance on contract drafting and negotiation of contract amendments.
• Apply LEAN methodology to implement quality control programs, aiming to standardize and improve facility performance in alignment with the Global Facility Management strategy.
• Engage in facility-related projects to support critical functions such as operations, maintenance, property management, engineering, and construction.
• Oversee FM services, including operating systems of the facility, maintenance workflows, repairs, custodial duties, and security management.
• Coordinate maintenance activities across departments to boost personnel efficiency and equipment utilization.
• Advise on operational methods and equipment to lower Facility Management expenses by exploring new sources, alternative solutions, enhanced systems, service quality, and safety improvements.
• Prepare contract scopes and specifications and manage facility service agreements related to maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to standards for clean and orderly facilities and support operations through site-based audits.
• Lead initiatives to establish and maintain a professional facility image.
• Support Shared Base Support activities within the facility.
• Execute improvement actions identified in FM Global or Facilities Scorecard assessments.

Required Qualifications

• Associated degree, technical diploma, or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Maintenance, Building Services Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Between 1 to 3 years of facility maintenance experience, industrial operations, oil and gas facilities, or building services background.
• Preferred experience includes working with electrical systems, HVAC, fire protection, generators, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and mechanical equipment maintenance.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office suite.

Technical Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical system issues.
• Capability to coordinate both preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Skilled in interpreting technical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Experienced in managing maintenance contractors and service providers.
• Competent in monitoring facility compliance and certifications.
• Effective in planning and tracking maintenance work orders.
• Adept at supporting facility projects and capital expenditure improvements.

Soft Skills

• Contractor management expertise.
• Budgeting and cost control capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Effective planning and organizational abilities.
• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Critical problem-solving and decision-making especially under pressure.

Working Conditions

• Full-time role with standard working hours Monday through Friday.
• Must be prepared to frequently travel between operational bases, workshops, warehouses, and other company locations.
• Flexibility to work beyond regular hours including weekends and holidays to maintain operational continuity, manage facility outages, emergencies, and scheduled maintenance.
• Participation in on-call rotation may be necessary to address facility incidents and operational emergencies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This employer provides equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics under law.