Job Summary
A Facilities Shift Engineer is responsible for overseeing, operating, and maintaining the building's mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other facility support systems during assigned shifts. They ensure all systems run safely, efficiently, with minimal downtime, perform preventive and reactive maintenance, handle emergencies, coordinate with contractors, and maintain compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and company policies.
Key Responsibilities / Job Description
- Operate, monitor, and adjust facility equipment such as HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, air handlers, pumps, generators (DG sets), fire detection & suppression systems, lifts, power distribution, water treatment, etc.
- Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal performance and reduce breakdown risk.
- Respond to alarms, system failures, and emergencies during the shift; troubleshoot and repair problems quickly to restore operations.
- Maintain logs, shift handover/takeover reports, checklists, operational records of all equipment/systems.
- Ensure safety standards and regulatory compliance (fire safety, electrical safety, environmental regulations, health & safety). Perform safety inspections.
- Supervise or coordinate maintenance crews, external contractors, or service providers when required.
- Manage shift-based operations including ensuring equipment is in good working condition, spare parts are available, and necessary tools are maintained.
- Help in continuous improvement identify inefficiencies, suggest cost-saving or performance improvement measures.
- Coordinate with other departments (e.g. facility management, housekeeping, security) to ensure building occupant needs are met.
- Support or assist in facility upgrades, installations, or modifications as needed.
- Prepare periodic reports on system performance, incidents, maintenance work, etc., to management.
Qualifications & Skills
Education & Certification
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Board passer
- Technical certifications in HVAC, refrigeration, fire protection, safety (OSHA, local codes), or building management systems (BMS) are advantageous.
Technical Skills
- Deep understanding of mechanical systems: HVAC, chillers, pumps, boilers, refrigeration, etc.
- Electrical systems: power distribution, backup power generation, control panels, lighting, etc.
- Familiarity with building automation / management systems (BMS), monitoring alarms, sensors, environmental systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, equipment manuals.
- Troubleshooting skillsdiagnosing equipment failures, determining root causes, applying corrective measures.
Soft Skills & Other Requirements
- Good organizational skills; able to prioritize tasks under pressure.
- Strong communication (verbal & written) to report issues, coordinate with contractors, log activity, provide shift reports.
- Attention to safety and compliance follow safety rules, risk assessments, permit-to-work systems.
- Ability to work independently during off-peak shifts with minimal supervision.
- Physical ability to inspect, climb, access confined spaces; sometimes work in harsh or noisy environments.
