Coordinator HVAC, MEP- Facilities Management Division - AKUH Pakistan at Aga Khan University

, , Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HVAC Systems, Team Leadership, Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Quality Control, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Supervisory Skills, Health and Safety Standards, Technical Knowledge, Performance Management, Planning and Procurement, Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Coordinator HVAC, MEP- Facilities Management Division - AKUH Pakistan Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital Location: Karachi, Pakistan Introduction: Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists, and has campuses, programs, and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment. Responsibilities: Responsible to lead the teams in maintaining and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, focusing on planned preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, execution, quality control, safety, and team development, bridging technical work with strategic oversight for optimal building climate control and efficiency. He shall manage maintenance schedules, end-user coordination, work access, repair works planning ensuring compliance with standards, coordinating with other trades, and acting as a key liaison for stakeholders on routine maintenance jobs and replacement / new installation works. Specifically, you will be responsible to: Supervise, mentor and evaluate HVAC technicians, mechanics and other team members and manage manpower allocation and performance. Monitor HVAC activities, from planning and procurement to installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance for adherence to schedules and specifications. Ensure high-quality maintenance and repair of complex systems (chillers, AHUs, VRF/VRV units, DX units, refrigeration systems, cold rooms, freezers, dehumidification systems, ducting, piping) by conducting inspections and quality checks. Enforces adherence to health, safety and environment (HSE) and standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA), performing site inspections and leading toolbox talks. Coordinate with other teams including MEP, civil, safety, end-users, vendors and contractors. Prepare maintenance works records and reports, including preventive maintenance planning, compliance, maintenance procedures, SOPs, staff utilization and maintenance KPIs monitoring and control. Diagnose HVAC-R system faults, troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges. Requirements: You must have: Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical / HVAC) from recognized university. More than 12 years of HVAC related work experience including 5-6 years at the supervisory level with Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Systems operation and maintenance knowledge. Excellent knowledge of all HVAC equipment / services used in a large hospital and pharmaceutical large industry Preventive, breakdown and shutdown maintenance experience Good communication and interpersonal skills Excellent supervisory skills Ability to cope with stress Team leadership qualities Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted

Responsibilities

The Coordinator HVAC will lead teams in maintaining and repairing HVAC systems, focusing on preventive maintenance and quality control. Responsibilities include supervising technicians, managing maintenance schedules, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.