Mechanical Technician (AC) at CBRE Excellerate

• The Mechanical Technican, based in Lagos Nigeria is responsible for ensuring that the mechanical and electrical systems of the facilities, layout and machinery run to their maximum efficiency and output. This includes total preventative maintenance, managing breakdowns of mechanical, electrical and robotic equipment. Assist in the management of the day to day workload for the technical. Assist in the management of the day to day workload for the technical team to ensure an effective and efficient service is delivered and departmental targets are achieved, including the planning and resourcing of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and maintenance shutdown.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the team of skilled Technicians. Provide leadership and line management to the team, coordinating and overseeing their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any issues, and ensuring targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and quality standards are met. Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards, whilst fostering a culture of working safely. Act independently at the organisational level. Outcomes reviewed by organisational head. Decisions and results have an impact on the function and their success.

Decision Making Authority

Main purpose / objective of the position:

• Decision making in emergency situations

Experience / Education

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Facilities Management.
• NEMSA (Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency) certification

Skills Required

• Exercise considerable initiative/judgement in work methods and in interpreting and delegating work requirements/goals. Work independently and is reviewed infrequently with minimal supervision. Self-supervising within the guidance and expectations of direct management. Ability to coach, counsel and lead a team of people. Ability to communicate with clarity, both verbally and in written form. Demonstrate excellence in approach to work and people activities. Excellent organisation skills. Excellent problem solving skills. Ability to manage a wide variety of activities at the same time. Ability to plan, analyse and challenge. Able to work cross functionally and collaboratively with many stakeholders. Financial acumen with ability to balance material usage. Able to identify root cause of any losses. Good understanding of customer expectations and deliverables with an awareness of the impact of failure/cost of poor quality. Practical hands-on approach to problem solving

Knowledge Required

• Knowledge of Client Policies and procedures, knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance principles, competency to manage technical contractors, knowledge of FM policies and procedures, administration principles and basic reporting writing, working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, SHEQ and statutory requirements.

Competencies Required

• City & Guilds level 3, Degree/Technician Diploma
• Professional accreditation with an industry related body would be
• Advantageos. Completed a recognised indentured apprenticeship in maintenance
• Management. Experience of working with facilities management. Mechanical, electrical, electronic or software background with a working knowledge of the other disciplines. Experience of leading and developing (multi-skilled) people