Facility Maintenance Lead

Job Brief Ensure the reliability, safety, and operational readiness of Nawah’s facilities, infrastructure, and laboratory equipment through effective maintenance management, team supervision, and service-provider coordination and oversee facility expansion and finishing projects, ensuring timely completion, technical quality, and operational readiness. Job Description Manage preventive and corrective maintenance of building facilities and utilities, including HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, lighting, and other infrastructure. Lead the internal maintenance team, ensuring timely resolution of maintenance requests and effective daily operations. Oversee specialized HVAC and controlled-environment systems, including airflow, differential pressure, temperature, humidity, and filtration. Coordinate maintenance and repairs of laboratory instruments (HPLC, GC, dissolution testers, laminar-flow cabinets, etc.) through OEMs and specialized service providers. Manage external maintenance contractors, reviewing technical proposals, supervising execution, evaluating performance, and verifying completed work. Coordinate maintenance schedules, equipment downtime, and restoration activities with Laboratory Heads, Science Operations, and Quality. Supervise the extension floor's finishing and MEP works, ensuring contractor performance, compliance with specifications, testing, commissioning, and handover. Maintain asset records, maintenance schedules, service history, and equipment status through Nawah ERP and approved documentation systems. Control maintenance expenditure, coordinate spare-parts and service requirements through approved procurement channels, and drive improvements in reliability, cost efficiency, and safety compliance. Job Requirements Must Have: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering. 8 –10 years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 3 years in facility maintenance management or technical supervision. Proven experience managing internal maintenance teams and external service providers. Practical experience with MEP systems, particularly HVAC and environmental controls. Experience supervising construction finishing, MEP works, and contractor handover. Strong multidisciplinary engineering knowledge across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and building utilities. Sound technical judgment to assess maintenance issues, evaluate service providers, and verify work quality. Understanding of controlled-environment HVAC, airflow management, and pressure differentials. Strong maintenance planning, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and contractor-management skills. Effective leadership, project supervision, communication, and coordination skills. Proficiency in maintenance tracking, technical documentation, and Microsoft Office. Nice-to-Have Professional certifications in HVAC, MEP, or Facilities Management. Experience in pharmaceutical, laboratory, research, or controlled-environment facilities. Experience coordinating scientific instrumentation maintenance, calibration, or equipment qualification. Familiarity with ISO 17025 and relevant cleanroom standards. Experience using ERP or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). What We Will Offer Work with a supportive and energetic team in a dynamic research environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Enjoy annual salary increases and additional benefits based on your performance and contribution. Receive an annual family bonus as a token of appreciation for your loyalty and commitment to the company. Earn a great quarterly incentive for achieving your goals and exceeding expectations. Benefit from comprehensive social and medical insurance coverage for you. Participate in an annual cycle meeting to review your progress and plan your future development. Show more Show less