facilities manager

FACILITIES MANAGER (TRAINING CENTRE)

RESPONSIBILITES:

To oversee the efficient operation, maintenance, safety, and compliance of all facilities, workshops and equipments in the Training Centre. The role ensures that all welding training and testing environments meet industry standards, safety regulations, and accreditation requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Facility Operations & Maintenance

2. Manage day-to-day operations of all training centre facilities, including classrooms, NDT labs (RT, UT, MT, PT, ET, VT, etc.), workshops, and offices

3. Oversee maintenance and calibration schedules for welding equipment and instruments

4. Ensure uninterrupted operation of utilities (electricity, compressed air, ventilation, lighting, etc.) essential for NDT training and testing

5. Coordinate with internal maintenance teams and external service providers for facility upkeep

6. Welding Equipment & workshop Management

7. Maintain an inventory of welding instruments, consumables, and calibration records

8. Ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of welding equipment's (e.g., electrodes, welding machines, metals, other machineries)

9. Schedule and supervise periodic inspection and calibration of equipment as per manufacturer and accreditation standards (ISO, AWS, ASMI, etc.)

10. Support trainers and trainees in setup and safe use of welding equipment during training sessions

11. Safety, Health, and Environmental Compliance

12. Implement and monitor strict safety protocols related to welding processes

13. Ensure compliance with local radiation safety regulations and coordination with the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)

14. Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits for all welding workshop

15. Maintain proper ventilation, protective gear, and emergency equipment (e.g. first aid, spill kits)

16. Promote a culture of safety awareness among staff and trainees

17. Facility Planning & Infrastructure Development

18. Plan and oversee facility layout, renovation, or expansion projects to meet training and accreditation standards

19. Ensure optimal space utilization for classrooms, labs, and trainee amenities

20. Recommend infrastructure improvements and technological upgrades to management

21. Budgeting & Procurement

22. Prepare and manage facility operational and maintenance budgets

23. Plan procurement of NDT instruments, consumables, safety gear, and facility materials

24. Evaluate suppliers, obtain quotations, and ensure cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality standards

25. Vendor & Contract Management

26. Supervise external vendors providing facility, maintenance, and calibration services

27. Maintain vendor contracts and ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs)

28. Review vendor performance periodically and ensure timely renewals or replacements

29. Support to Training & Certification Operations

30. Coordinate with the Training Manager and Instructors to ensure readiness of training labs and classrooms

31. Provide logistical support for training programs, workshops, and certification exams

32. Ensure training aids, models, and demonstration setups are in proper working condition

33. Assist in meeting accreditation or audit requirements (ASNT, ISO 9712, PCN, etc.) by maintaining documentation and compliance records

34. Documentation & Reporting

35. Maintain facility maintenance logs, calibration records, safety audits, and compliance reports

36. Prepare monthly or quarterly reports on facility performance, expenses, and incident summaries

37. Ensure proper documentation for audits, accreditation, and quality assurance

38. Staff Supervision & Development

39. Supervise facility support staff including technicians, cleaners, and security personnel

40. Conduct training and safety orientation for facility personnel

41. Evaluate staff performance and promote skill development

42. Sustainability & Waste Management

43. Implement waste disposal procedures for NDT-related materials (e.g., chemicals, films, developer solutions)

44. Promote energy-efficient practices and environmental sustainability in facility operations

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Especially in Mechanical)

• Certification or exposure to NDT Level II/III (ASNT/ISO 9712) preferred

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years experience in facility or operations management within an industrial or technical training environment in the position of Manager / Assistant Manager

• Knowledge of safety regulations

• Well versed in preparation of WPS

• Sound Knowledge in welding processes

• Willing to travel overseas frequently or whenever required

• Willing to work during weekend and holidays and night shifts whenever required (will be compensated with week day off)

• Being MOM approved safety & skills training centre for local and migrant workers, multi / bi lingual in English, Tamil, Bengali is essential to liaise efficiently