Facilities Engineer

Core Responsibilities

An Electrical Engineer with HTM certification is responsible for the entire lifecycle of a hospital's electrical infrastructure.

• HTM Compliance and System Management: The primary responsibility is to ensure all electrical systems operate in strict compliance with relevant HTM guidelines. This often involves serving as a designated Authorised Person (AP) or Competent Person (CP) for specific systems, most commonly HTM 06-02 (Low Voltage) and HTM 06-03 (High Voltage) . This includes issuing and canceling safety documents like permits to work .
• Maintenance, Testing, and Validation: You will oversee the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), rigorous testing, and validation of critical equipment. This includes low voltage (LV) distribution switchgear, high voltage (HV) systems, standby generators, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and emergency lighting . A key task is carrying out safe isolation procedures and pressure testing of cables .
• Technical Leadership and Assurance: You will play a key technical role in developing and reviewing policies and safe systems of work to maintain compliance. This involves monitoring compliance performance, identifying risks, and ensuring up-to-date records and documentation are always ready for inspection . You may also be responsible for auditing safe systems of work across a trust .
• Fault Finding and Emergency Response: A critical part of the role is diagnosing and resolving complex faults on electrical systems, often within a 24/7 hospital environment. You will likely be required to participate in an on-call rota to respond to emergencies like power failures to ensure patient and staff safety is never compromised .

✅ Qualifications and Experience

Employers look for a combination of formal electrical engineering credentials and specialized HTM knowledge.

• Educational Background: A foundational qualification in electrical engineering is essential. This is typically a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, a Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND), or a completed, recognized apprenticeship with advanced certifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3) .
• HTM Certification and Expertise: This is the defining requirement. The specific certification depends on the level of responsibility. This can range from being a Certified Competent Person for LV (HTM 06-02) to the more senior Authorised Person for LV (HTM 06-02) or HV (HTM 06-03) . Some roles may also require an understanding of electrical safety testing for medical equipment (IEC 60601-1) .
• Relevant Experience and Skills:
• Hands-on Experience: Proven experience working with electrical systems in a healthcare or similarly critical environment (e.g., acute hospital, large commercial facility) is highly valued . This includes practical knowledge of LV/HV switchgear, generators, and Building Management Systems (BMS) .
• Regulatory Knowledge: A strong working knowledge of related legislation is crucial, including the Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR) 1989, IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) , and other relevant health and safety statutes .
• Other Key Skills: Excellent communication, the ability to work independently, and a structured approach to problem-solving and documentation are essential .

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to QAR1.00 per month