Job Description
Senior Engineer (HVAC) -Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing, Facilities Management
Entity: AgaKhan University
Location: Karachi
Introduction to the Aga Khan University: The Aga Khan University is a private,international university committed to international standards of excellence inteaching, research and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan UniversityHospital has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission Internationalfor achieving the highest international healthcare standards.
Job Role / Responsibilities:The incumbent will be responsibleto assist in planning, organizing, directing and supervising assignedactivities of the HVAC (Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning) sectionnecessary to maintain the air conditioning & refrigeration systems in anoperative and safe working condition.
Other responsibilities willinclude:
- Manage and supervisethe HVAC services for its smooth functioning as per quality standards.
- Ensure effectiveinventory management of spares and consumables.
- Manage the inventoryof spares and consumables used in HVAC section with the coordination ofInventory Coordinator / Engineer.
- Involve in planning,executing and monitoring Planned Preventive Maintenance Programs of HVACequipment & machines in an effective and efficient manner to achievemaximum uptime of equipment.
- Supervise breakdownmaintenance jobs to ensure that it is carried out as per established standardsmeeting the performance goals of MEP Department.
- Trouble shoot andinspect all operating problems that includes HVAC equipment, chillers, coolingtowers, pumps to minimize down time and recommend corrective solutions.
- Involve in developingand implementing annual operational goals of the HVAC area which are aligned tothe overall departmental goals.
- Review HVAC relateddrawings and design packages prepared by consultant. Also review the selectionof new HVAC equipment and their suitability for the requirement.
- Provide training tostaff on trouble shooting, safety and good engineering practices of HVACsystems.
- Ensuring safety atwork in all respects.
Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:- Bachelors of Engineering (Mechanical) /Mechatronics
- 5 - 7 years of related work experience.
- Sound technical knowledge of operation of HVAC machinery / equipment.
- Knowledge about Absorption Chillers & Refrigeration System is preferable.
- Proficient at the use of modern computerized Facilities and Equipment Maintenance Management System.
- Good verbal & written communication and supervisory skills
Disclaimer: The Aga Khan University is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment which is free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at AKU are based on business needs, job requirements and individual’s qualifications and experience, without regard to race, colour, caste or creed, national, social or ethnic origin, gender (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification). AKU does not discriminate among the job candidates on account of any of these characteristics.
