Assistant Manager

**Job no**: 500596

**Work type**: Full Time

**Location**: Marina Bay Sands

**Categories**: General Services

**Summary of Job Responsibilities**

Support Directors/Associate Directors/Senior Managers of Facilities to lead, direct and supervise a facilities team to plan and implement the Operations & Maintenance programs and improvement works for the assigned areas, systems and equipment in accordance with the established polices and standards. Must have the maturity, experience, ops-mindedness, competency, be capable of discharging expectations of the Job and work as a team.

**Responsibilities**:

- While the Assistant Manager may not be required to manage all the stated Job Responsibilities simultaneously, they must be prepared to be rotated to assume them, as and when directed by the Directors/Associate Directors/Senior Managers and Managers of Facilities.
- Assist D/AD/SM in monitoring and maintaining all related Fire Systems and equipment to ensure uninterrupted services to the property.
- Assist D/AD/SM in monitoring and maintaining normal operation of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, Fire Protection Systems.
- Assist the D/AD/SM in monitoring the performance of Fire Systems within the property to ensure system health and effective functionality.
- Assist the D/AD/SM to oversee any other systems or equipment as assigned to accordingly.
- Assist D/AD/SM to manage, plan all related preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with the safe practices as defined in the Singapore Standard and / or authority requirement and guidelines.
- Co-coordinating, supervising and planning maintenance activities carried out by the contractors for all related equipment and system in order to meet the required objectives.
- Responsible for implementing and enforcing safe work practices and establishing and updating the activity-based Risk Assessment for the team.
- Responsible for procuring of all essential equipment, tools, spares and supplies for the team.
- To actively be involved with managing the sections’ budget allocation and to keep track and documentation of all expenses.
- To be able to initiate and propose essential improvements to the system, which include planning, documentations and effective project management.
- Establishing, developing and/or improving all related Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the team.
- To be on 24/7 readiness for any emergency calls for fire incidents or fire system issues.
- Closely monitor the effects of servicing and maintenance on their condition wherever possible.
- Ensure that all essential records of maintenance and testing are documented properly and stored.
- Ensure that proper spares and supplies inventory are kept and updated regularly.
- Manage the Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Supervisor, Senior Technicians and Technicians on routine maintenance and urgent repair works in accordance to best engineering practices while adhering to occupational health and safety regulations.
- Supervise all contractors engaged for any repair works to ensure their works follow the required specifications and standards.
- Ensure all preventive and corrective maintenance works are carried out timely.
- Ensure all Work Orders (WO) are closed on time, as required.
- Carry out physical inspections on all respective system, plant rooms and equipment within the property to ensure that they are maintained in good condition.
- Create SOP’s / Training materials related to Fire systems.
- Cross-functional Support for Emergency Response, Fire Safety Inspections and serve as a back-up Fire Safety Manager.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**

**Education & Certification**
- Relevant Employment Certificate or Work Testimony, any specialized Certifications will be an added advantage.
- Certified Fire Safety Manager.
- Have a good command of English.
- Computer literate.

**Experience**
- At least three to five years of solid hands-on practical working in any Hotel, MICE, Retail or Museum providing Customers Service, Operations supports, and maintenance on fire and life safety systems.
- Understanding of local regulations, standards and ordinances on Facilities operations and maintenance
- Be able to work outdoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to fatigue, noise, dust, and be able to access all areas of the property including those at height.

**Competencies**
- Possess good communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills, with an eye for detail.
- Possess good understanding of Fire and Life Safety Systems.
- Get along with fellow Team Members and work as a team.
- Be able to work with minimum supervision and at times independently, as well as under pressure.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment. Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude while dealing effectively with guests, management, team members, and outside contacts while working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
- Meet the attendance gu