Assistant Chief Engineer, Maintenance Department

Job Description

Title: Assistant Chief Engineer, Maintenance Department

Company Name: BRAC

Vacancy: --

Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Experience:
∎ At least 10 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 19 May 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Mechanical Engineering
∎ B.Sc (Engg.) in Electrical and Electronics/ Mechanical will be preferred or any other relevant discipline from any recognised university/institution.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Expertise in installation, testing, and commissioning of electro-mechanical equipment with adherence to safety and performance standards.
∎ Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to work independently in routine operations and emergency situations.
∎ Proficient in preparing and managing maintenance schedules, equipment documentation, and budget tracking.
∎ In-depth knowledge of MEP systems including operation and maintenance of substations, diesel generators, lifts & escalators, HVAC systems, water supply, and sewage systems.
∎ Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal communication skills for supervising diverse technical teams.
∎ Familiar with national and international codes (e.g., BNBC, NFPA, IEC) relevant to building services and maintenance operations.
∎ Minimum 10 years of work experience in the operation, maintenance, installation, testing, and commissioning of electro-mechanical systems in commercial or institutional facilities.
∎ Expertise in installation, testing, and commissioning of electro-mechanical equipment with adherence to safety and performance standards.
∎ Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to work independently in routine operations and emergency situations.
∎ Proficient in preparing and managing maintenance schedules, equipment documentation, and budget tracking.
∎ In-depth knowledge of MEP systems including operation and maintenance of substations, diesel generators, lifts & escalators, HVAC systems, water supply, and sewage systems.
∎ Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal communication skills for supervising diverse technical teams.
∎ Familiar with national and international codes (e.g., BNBC, NFPA, IEC) relevant to building services and maintenance operations.
∎ Minimum 10 years of work experience in the operation, maintenance, installation, testing, and commissioning of electro-mechanical systems in commercial or institutional facilities.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Oversee the daily operation and maintenance activities of all electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring smooth functionality across all designated buildings.
∎ Apply in-depth technical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex electro-mechanical issues efficiently and effectively.
∎ Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of engineers and technicians. Provide ongoing training, performance monitoring, and capacity development initiatives to maintain a high-performing team.
∎ Develop, implement, and monitor preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to reduce system failures and extend the life of critical assets such as generators, HVAC, elevators, and substations.
∎ Ensure timely inspection, servicing, and repairs of all electrical and mechanical systems. Maintain operational readiness of key infrastructure, including emergency backup systems.
∎ Ensure strict adherence to BNBC, government regulations, safety protocols, and international standards regarding electrical and mechanical operations.
∎ Assist in preparing departmental budgets. Monitor maintenance costs, identify savings opportunities, and ensure efficient utilization of resources without compromising service quality.
∎ Engage with external vendors and service providers for maintenance contracts. Evaluate performance, negotiate agreements, and ensure timely, high-quality service delivery.
∎ Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment service logs, and vendor performance. Generate regular reports on system uptime, maintenance KPIs, costs, and incidents.
∎ Coordinate with other departments including Construction, Procurement, and Enterprises for technical support, project execution, and electro-mechanical procurement initiatives. Represent the department in internal committees as needed.
∎ Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme's goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.
∎ Job Purpose: In planning & managing to look after the operation & maintenance of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing services. This position will be worked as backup of the Additional Chief Engineer, Maintenance. Responsibility of the position will also be smooth operation of all useful services for the building and successful completion of any maintenance work through competent team.
∎ Key Responsibilities
∎ Oversee the daily operation and maintenance activities of all electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring smooth functionality across all designated buildings.
∎ Apply in-depth technical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex electro-mechanical issues efficiently and effectively.
∎ Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of engineers and technicians. Provide ongoing training, performance monitoring, and capacity development initiatives to maintain a high-performing team.
∎ Develop, implement, and monitor preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to reduce system failures and extend the life of critical assets such as generators, HVAC, elevators, and substations.
∎ Ensure timely inspection, servicing, and repairs of all electrical and mechanical systems. Maintain operational readiness of key infrastructure, including emergency backup systems.
∎ Ensure strict adherence to BNBC, government regulations, safety protocols, and international standards regarding electrical and mechanical operations.
∎ Assist in preparing departmental budgets. Monitor maintenance costs, identify savings opportunities, and ensure efficient utilization of resources without compromising service quality.
∎ Engage with external vendors and service providers for maintenance contracts. Evaluate performance, negotiate agreements, and ensure timely, high-quality service delivery.
∎ Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment service logs, and vendor performance. Generate regular reports on system uptime, maintenance KPIs, costs, and incidents.
∎ Coordinate with other departments including Construction, Procurement, and Enterprises for technical support, project execution, and electro-mechanical procurement initiatives. Represent the department in internal committees as needed.
∎ SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
∎ Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme's goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Festival Bonus, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Health and Life Insurance, Maternity/ Paternity Leave, Wellness Centre Facility, Day Care Facility and others as per policy.

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

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Company Information:
∎ BRAC
∎ BRAC 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ brac is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.
Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.

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∎ BRAC 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ brac is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 29 May 2025

Category: NGO/Development