Engineer, Facilities Engineering & Operations

Engineer, Facilities Engineering & Operations

The job responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve over time and be reviewed according to business needs.

Will lead the efforts in prescribing, scheduling, monitoring, and recording all Facilities Engineering maintenance, both preventive and corrective.

Will coordinate and provide leadership in the Americas – Facilities Engineering team day to day operational support for the Teleports and other facilities within the North and South America geographical region enabling Customer Service operations, administrative areas as well as service delivery to other SES’ customers.

The role covers the technical and the support to none-technical aspects of FE&O at SES in this region as well as contribution to global solutions in the technical context of FM.

Advise, guide and contribute, as required, with technical expertise and consultation for implementing technological solutions, which can add value to corporate or customer level, all in support of the Zero Outage Initiative at all operational locations.

Will fulfil role of subject matter expert in all areas of technical environments in the Americas concerning infrastructure and building support.

Provide leadership and support the SES Facilities Engineering team to carry out the following main tasks in accordance with the approved SES Business Plan and operational requirements:

• Successful operation, documentation and expansion of Facilities Engineering systems in the Americas region
• Prepare and overlook the on-time and according to the technical specifications’ execution of all required preventive maintenance activities, either by Facilities Engineering members or by external contractors
• Supervision of sub-contractors by checking and approving the quality of the executed works. They should act as the main technical expertise and as the first level approval for all projects by providing inputs to Facilities E&O manager.
• Technical installation of minor power projects, monitoring systems and similar solutions
• Coordination, operational support and maintenance activities for the following infrastructure systems:
  • Power system including UPSs, ATSs, LV and MV electrical panels, transformers and diesel generators
  • HVAC and cooling systems
  • Security & Safety systems, including fire detection and extinguishing systems, CCTV and alarm control system
  • Monitoring & Control systems operation and maintenance of visualization software, equipment and building monitoring systems
• Provide technical support to global Facilities Engineering team and be responsible for suggesting to Facilities Engineering and Operations manager required seminars for technical education
• Provide technical support to FM team and consult FM team in office renovation projects
• Preparation of as-build documents to ensure 100% compatibility with local building standards
• Supervision of building infrastructure work (walls, floors, ceiling) in case FM team is not available or not adequately educated for executing relative projects
• Provide project management of repair and improvement projects
• Implementation and adherence to our OSHA Health & Safety program
• Preparation and updating of reports and compliance documentation

• Sound analytical skills, innovative mind, coordination & priority setting capacity, problem solving, decision-making skills, strong negotiation and intercultural skills as well as the ability to provide practical conclusions
• Proven skill for gathering and analyzing data, blueprints, and reports
• Able to determine facility and equipment specifications and requirements, including steps to be taken to institute system operational efficiency improvements
• People skills including team building, tasks delegation and staff coaching/supervision for both subordinates and contractors
• Proven ability to analyze project costs and provide budgetary input
• High level of integrity and full commitment
• Excellent communication with team members
• Resilience
• Ability to lead technical projects
• Ability to train and provide guidance to junior members

• Bachelor’s degree…