ASSISTANT MANAGER - FACILITY AND FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT

• Lead and oversee the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of facilities, building services, utilities, and fire protection systems to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Serve as the appointed Fire Safety Manager (FSM) and ensure compliance with the Fire Services Act 1988, Occupational Safety and Health Act 2022, and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programmes, fire safety management systems, and emergency response procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance for buildings, M&E systems, utilities, and fire protection systems.
• Manage contractors, consultants, vendors, and service providers to ensure quality, safety, and contractual compliance.
• Oversee departmental budgets (OPEX & CAPEX) and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining operational efficiency and safety.
• Conduct facilities inspections, fire risk assessments, statutory audits, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage statutory inspections, certifications, licences, and liaise with regulatory authorities to ensure full compliance.
• Organise fire drills, emergency response exercises, fire safety training, and awareness programmes.
• Investigate facility-related incidents, fire events, and utility disruptions, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support on facilities management, engineering works, renovation projects, contractor management, and business continuity planning.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Facilities & Fire Safety team, including manpower planning, performance management, and competency development.
• Prepare management reports, monitor KPIs, analyse maintenance performance and utility consumption, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to support business operations, sustainability initiatives, and organisational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, occupational safety requirements, and perform any other duties assigned by the Manager, OSHEQF.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Fire Safety Management or Engineering or any disciplines with experiences of 5 years.
• Strong knowledge of Facilities Management, building services, and maintenance operations.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems and fire protection systems.
• Attended a competency course and pass the FSM Level 1 test set by the Director General.
• Possess Professional certifications in Facilities Management, Building Management, Project Management, Occupational Safety & Health, or Engineering will be an added advantage.
• Competency in First Aid, Emergency Response, or Incident Command System (ICS) will be an added advantage.