Facilities Engineer

UWCSEA has a permanent vacancy at its Dover Campus for a Facilities Engineer (M&E).

The position plays a critical role in overseeing the comprehensive maintenance and improvement of all Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) systems on campus. This position is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, safety, and sustainability of the school's infrastructure not limited to ACMV, lifts, mechanical pumps, electrical, and fire protection systems. In addition to routine maintenance tasks, to be responsible for managing Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) improvement projects to enhance the efficiency and performance of campus facilities.

Reporting to the Facilities AHOD - M&E, the incumbent will assist to oversee the day-­to-­day facilities operations and help execute the college's operational goals.

• Lead the M&E teams and partners managing daily operations and administrative matters include yearly maintenance schedule
• Manage the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of all M&E systems, including ACMV, electrical, lightning, fire protection, plumbing & sanitary and building automation.
• Conduct regular inspections, tests, and preventive maintenance to identify and address issues proactively and ensure optimal system performance.
• Plan and oversee M&E improvement projects, renovations, upgrades, and installations to enhance facility efficiency, reliability, and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal departments, external contractors, and vendors to coordinate M&E projects, budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
• Certified FSM and perform the role of Deputy Fire Safety Manager of the Campus including the accountability for seamless working of all necessary fire safety infrastructure such as emergency alarms, lightning warning system and overall community safety related equipment.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the reporting manager to support the needs of the department/college including cross campus deployment.

• Bachelor's Degree/ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Certified Fire Safety Manager.
• At least 3 years of experience leading and managing a team.
• Good knowledge and skills in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection systems and building automation.
• Good project management abilities, with a proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex M&E projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with M&E systems.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong team player with a self-driven and service-oriented attitude.
• Preferably experienced in predictive maintenance for facilities management and M&E systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and codes of practice related to facilities management.
• Ability to prepare engineering specifications and estimates for a wide range of facility-related projects.

Apply via our job portal by Friday, 12 September :59hrs Singapore Time

The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and culture for peace and a sustainable future.  We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel safe and secure, and know that their authentic selves and individual differences are accepted with respect and care. At UWCSEA, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) is an ongoing and evolving process and strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging for all members of our community, past, present and future. All qualified applicants, including those who identify as a part of marginalised group(s) and individuals with (dis)abilities are all encouraged to apply.  Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.