Job Title:          Senior Manager (Mechanical Services)
Department:     Facilities Management Office
Job ID:              4039

Job Posting Details

The University

Founded in 1991, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a dynamic, international research university in relentless pursuit of excellence, leading the advance of and education in science, technology, business, humanities and social science.

The main HKUST campus spreads over 60 hectares of lush natural scenery on the Clear Water Bay peninsula, on which teaching and research facilities, staff and student housing, as well as various amenities are housed. The University is also engaged in research, education and knowledge transfer in its facilities in Mainland China.

The Role

The University is now looking for a high caliber professional to lead the mechanical services unit of the building services (operation & maintenance) team.

Reporting to the Associate Director (Building Services), the appointee will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the University’s mechanical systems, including MVAC, BMS, plumbing, laboratory MVAC facilities, etc., at the Clearwater Bay Campus as well as other University facilities located in the Mainland China.

The appointee will lead a sizeable in-house team, comprising engineers, technicians and artisans plus service contractors, to ensure the University’s mechanical systems are operated and maintained in the most effective and energy efficient manner and provide the resilience and reliability that are needed to support the University’s education and research missions. The team is responsible for providing 24-hour monitoring of the University’s mechanical systems and emergency response cover in the event of breakdown or emergency to minimize the disruption of the operation of the University.

The building services team consists of building services (operation & maintenance) team and building services (development) team. The appointee is expected to work closely with each team member as a team to create a comprehensive and cost effective approach to service and project delivery.

Requirements

The successful candidate is expected to have the following qualities:

a.     A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related disciplines with at least 15 years of relevant experience;

b.     Be a corporate member of professional bodies such as HKIE, CIBSE, IMechE and ASHRAE
c.     Proven track record in leading and managing a sizeable in-house team, comprising engineers, technicians and artisans plus service contractors, to deliver a professional technical services to the University community;
d.     Substantial understanding and experience in operation and maintenance of sizeable mechanical systems, building management system and control system;
e.     In-depth knowledge of the latest trends and thinking in terms of energy conservation, innovation and sustainability;
f.     Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skill; and
g.    Familiarity with the statutory requirements and Code of Practice of building services systems in Hong Kong.

Appointment to the position will normally be on two-year fixed term contract basis, renewable on mutual agreement. Competitive remuneration and generous fringe benefits, including housing allowance where appropriate, will be provided.  A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Application Procedure
In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only. To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (http://jobs.ust.hk/) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Thursday, 19 July 2018.  Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission.  We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.