Facility Specialist

Abidjan - Ivory Coast

Description

The Facility Specialist is responsible for performing scheduled maintenance and repair of electrical, mechanical and other installed systems to ensure cost-effective, safe operation of assigned facility with a view to the long-term preservation of the asset value.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Facility Management (FM) organization and assist the Facility Manager with: preparation of budget estimates and cost tracking reports; permits and license requirements; contractor selection for maintenance and running of the facility.
• With Procurement and Sourcing and Legal, provide advice on preparing contracts and negotiating revisions to contractual agreements.
• Implement quality control programs using LEAN methodology to standardize and optimize facility performance in line with the Global Facility Management strategy.
• Participate in facility projects to support key FM activities in operations, maintenance, property management, engineering and construction.
• Plan and direct FM services including facility operating systems, maintenance processes, repair and improvement, custodial services and security operations.
• Coordinate maintenance activities within the functions and departments to optimize the productivity and utilization of personnel and equipment.
• Recommend operating methods and equipment to reduce FM costs through new sources, substitutions, improved systems or methods, service quality and safety.
• Coordinate preparation of contract scope and specifications. Administer the facility service agreements for maintenance.
• Ensure consistent implementation of standards for clean and tidy facilities and support operations through site-base auditing.
• Coordinate campaigns for implementing the standard professional facility image.
• Support the Shared Base Support activity in the facility.
• Implement improvement actions identified in the FM Global or Facilities Scorecard Assessment.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or Diploma or higher (BTS / DUT / License / Master 1) in relevant field
• 3+ years’ experience in similar position
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in French and English
• Good organizational skills and able to work with cross-functional teams