Assistant Engineer – Mechanical

The role involves managing the operation, maintenance, and reliability of HVAC systems and associated mechanical equipment within the facility. This includes chillers, pumps, cooling towers, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, and firefighting systems. The incumbent will ensure optimal system performance and energy efficiency through preventive maintenance, timely troubleshooting, and strict adherence to safety standards. Additionally, the position requires effective supervision of technicians and contractors, along with maintaining accurate technical documentation and service records to support operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate and maintain chillers, air handling units (AHUs), fan coil units (FCUs), cooling towers, pumps, ventilation systems, and their controls.
- Monitor system parameters such as temperatures, pressures, flow rates, comfort complaints, and energy consumption to ensure efficient operation.
- Plan and execute preventive maintenance schedules while supervising troubleshooting, repairs, and commissioning activities.
- Maintain domestic water systems, drainage, sump pumps, tanks, valves, and associated pipework to ensure proper functionality.
- Monitor firefighting pumps and smoke-control systems, promptly escalating any defects or issues to ensure safety compliance.
- Supervise technicians and contractors, including reviewing work permits, risk assessments, and verifying work completion to maintain quality and safety standards.
- Maintain comprehensive asset registers, operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, technical drawings, and service reports for all mechanical systems.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Technology.
- Typically, 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical systems operation and maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

- Experience working with high-rise building HVAC systems, chillers, pumps, plumbing, and fire-protection equipment is highly desirable.

Key Performance Indicators

Success in this role will be measured by equipment availability, completion of preventive maintenance tasks, resolution of HVAC-related complaints, management of water-related incidents, reduction of repeat equipment failures, readiness of fire-pump systems, and overall energy and water performance efficiency.