Specialist, Mechanical at Standard Bank Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

To provide subject matter expertise, advice and guidance to Standard Bank South Africa Retail and Commercial buildings on the mechanical technical services, which is inclusive of the HVAC Systems and Fire Protection Systems, in order to ensure that installations, projects and operations conform to standards and customer requirements. To apply principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to mechanical technical services. Co-ordinate maintenance teams and planned maintenance activities

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

• A Degree in Engineering Sciences Study Direction.
• A tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering would be a minimum requirement for this job.

Experience:

• The role requires a specialist with practical experience in Technical Facilities and Properties Management. Experience in the management of technical services of a large complex or multiple properties is essential. Experience in producing reports, and proposals for clients.

Knowledge and Skills

• Good knowledge of all HVAC Systems (Chilled Water, Air Cooled and Split Units).
• Knowledge of Fire Protection Systems.
• Project Management and Computer skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise to the operation of HVAC Systems (Chilled Water, Air Cooled and Split Units) and Fire Protection Systems to achieve a more productive, sustainable future for the financial services organisation.
• Lead and drive maintenance teams and planned maintenance activities to ensure minimal impact to clients because of maintenance activities.
• Act as the Mechanical specialist as it relates to mechanical services, which includes but not limited to HVAC Systems and Fire Protection Systems to ensure adherence to the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Lead and drive the implementation and maintenance of all HVAC systems, plumbing, heat pumps, solar systems, refrigeration, fire protection systems, water supply and general building maintenance for all Standard Bank Retail and Commercial buildings within South Africa.
• Assume accountability for all equipment and facilities breakdowns, corrective actions and countermeasures to achieve the objectives of the Real Estate Services Function.
• Lead and drive the objectives of the maintenance teams and schedule planned maintenance activities for Mechanical services across all Standard Bank Retail and Commercial buildings within South Africa.
• Lead and manage on-site maintenance teams and third-party sub-contractors to ensure they complete tasks on time and safely to the required standards.
• Direct and coordinate all mechanical construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
• Lead and drive preventive and reactive maintenance as it relates to mechanical services across all Standard Bank Retail and Commercial buildings within South Africa.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions
• Managing Tasks
• Producing Output
• Providing Insights
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Building Engineering
• Compliance
• Environmental Management
• Occupant Services
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Project Planning
• Project Reporting
• Project Resourcing
• Quality Control
• Quality Management
• Quality Orientation
• Real Estate Management
• Requirements Risk Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Stakeholder Management