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Facility Management and Safety (FMS) Director - Oudtshoorn

Deka Minas Pty Ltd T/A Deka Minas

Introduction Our client is a private General Hospital located in, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As an accomplishment of its commitment to excellence, our client received the "Diamond" accreditation which is the highest level of recognition for performance excellence that an organization can achieve in health care from Accreditation Canada's Qmentum International Accreditation. About us: Deka Minas is the world's first subscription based professional services company. Our main lines of business are Human Capital Advisory and Recruitment Services in Sub-Saharan Arica, The Middle East and Southeast Asia. Description Please note that this position is based in The Middle East, relocation, accommodation and additional benefits apply. A trusted and well established client of ours in The Middle East is seeking an experienced Facility Management and Safety Director. The function of the Facility Management and Safety Director is to manage and direct activities related to construction, maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds and equipment within the organization in line with the required governmental laws and regulations and approved organisation's policies and procedures. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Plans, organizes, coordinates, staffs and directs various facility-related construction, maintenance and repair processes and programs; provides guidance and technical expertise to staff performing facility-related activities. Assures appropriate department staffing; selects, assigns, trains, and monitors staff performing a wide variety of facilities-related duties. Evaluates employee performance and takes appropriate action on disciplinary matters; verifies and monitors staff proficiency; identifies staff development needs and oversees training activities as required. Plans, assigns and directs the operation, maintenance and repair of buildings and related infrastructure/equipment including all major hospital utility systems such as high pressure boilers, steam lines, water, sewer, telephone, gas, electrical, HVAC and Medical Gas systems. Coordinates remodeling, renovation and new construction projects as assigned. Participates in the project planning and development 5 process. Inspects and coordinates work of outside contractors involved with remodeling and construction. Coordinates the activities of in-house construction crews. Plans, assigns, and directs the construction, repair and maintenance of grounds and facilities. Plans and directs the maintenance, inspection and repair of a wide variety of standard and complex medical equipment. Oversees the development and implementation of preventive maintenance schedules on medical and non- medical equipment. Evaluates work methods and systems; develops and utilizes various quality control and quality improvement methods; inspects and reviews work performed Act as liaison for the hospital in matters of regulatory or compliance issues with outside agencies for assigned areas. Assures compliance with governmental (i.e. civil defense, MOH etc.) and other standards/regulations. Reviews call logs or maintenance and service requests to monitor customer service; recommends and implements process and procedural changes to meet needs. Monitors equipment to assure proper function as well as the need for timely maintenance, repairs or replacement; assures that staffs have up-to-date supplies, tools and resources. Coordinates the purchase and storage of all materials, equipment, tools and services provided by outside vendors for the repair and maintenance of facilities, equipment and grounds. Develops, interprets and applies policies and procedures for facility management and safety. Reviews and revises policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous materials, hazardous/infectious waste, emergency response, asbestos maintenance and other safety-related programs. Establishes and directs the preparation/maintenance, implementation and monitoring of department policy and procedure manuals. Prepares and submits reports; collects and maintains accurate operations and other data. Investigates complaints regarding facilities services; determines and implements corrective actions. Specialized Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge in low and high pressure boilers, heating, lighting, ventilating, electrical power, air conditioning, refrigeration, biomedical and other mechanical equipment as it applies to the operation, maintenance and repair of such equipment; methods, materials, tools and practices used in the painting, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, electronic, electrical and mechanical trades; occupational hazards and safety practices of the building, electrical and mechanical trades; supervisory methods and techniques Knowledge in building and fire safety codes. Knowledge in civil defense requirements regarding plant maintenance, operations and standard uniform building and safety codes. Ability to plan, assign, supervise and coordinate the work of subordinates; plan and lay out maintenance projects; estimate labor, materials and other costs for projects. Ability to plan and execute preventive maintenance programs; keep records and prepare reports Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors, other staff and department, outside agencies/individuals and others. Ability to read, interpret complex rules, regulations, plans and specifications. Ability to prepare budgets and make expenditure recommendations. Ability to utilize computers effectively to accomplish management objectives. Education/Licenses: Degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering at an accredited College or University Professional Experience: Six years minimum experience in plant engineering, plant operations and plant maintenance in a large commercial, industrial or institutional building or building complex including two years supervising staff and operational activities, preferably in a large, acute hospital facility. Please note that by submitting your personal information to Deka Minas you free-willingly issue the business consent to make use of such data for the specific purpose of securing you either permanent or temporary employment. Our business makes use of a POPIA compliant database and you have the right to access, right to correction and right to deletion of your personal information. We offer Medical Aid Contribution, Car Allowance, Accommodation Allowance, Accommodation Apply Now
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