Building Facility Management Engineer

びるしせつかんりぎじゅつしゃ

Industry & Occupation

Architecture, Civil Engineering & Facilities

Classification

Summary

Technician who inspects and maintains air conditioning, water supply/drainage, electrical, and disaster prevention equipment in buildings and large facilities to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.

Description

Building facility management engineers comprehensively manage and maintain air conditioning, water supply/drainage, electrical, and firefighting equipment installed in buildings such as office buildings, commercial facilities, hospitals, and schools, ensuring stable operation and compliance with legal standards. They conduct daily inspections and periodic checks, respond to failures in emergencies, propose improvements, develop maintenance management plans, and coordinate repairs and updates in collaboration with manufacturers and contractors. This role requires enhancing comfort, improving energy-saving performance, and ensuring safety.

Future Outlook

Demand is expected to remain stable due to aging buildings and the need for energy saving and smart building initiatives. Advanced monitoring and control skills will be required with the introduction of IoT and data analysis technologies.

Personality Traits

Able to respond flexibly / Has curiosity or a sense of inquiry / Has patience / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Contracting/Outsourcing / Flex System / On-site Assignment / Shift

Career Path

Junior Facility Management Engineer → Senior Facility Management Engineer → Facility Management Manager → Building Maintenance Department Head → Facility Management Consultant

Required Skills

Air Conditioning and Water Supply/Drainage Equipment Knowledge / Basic Electrical Knowledge / Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Technology / Equipment Operation Management / Firefighting Equipment Inspection / Measuring Instrument Operation

Recommended Skills

BEMS / Basic Gas Equipment Knowledge / CAD / Energy Saving Diagnosis / IoT Remote Monitoring Technology

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because even small malfunctions can lead to serious accidents.
Planning & Organization Because it involves planning and coordinating ongoing inspections and maintenance plans.
Problem Solving Because identifying the cause of failures and taking prompt action is required.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Primarily involves operation and maintenance of existing equipment, with few opportunities for creative idea generation.

Related Qualifications

  • Boiler Engineer
  • Building Environmental Hygiene Management Engineer
  • Second-Class Electrician
  • Type B Fire Safety Manager

Aliases

  • Building Equipment Management Engineer
  • Facility Management Engineer

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  • Air Conditioning Equipment Engineer
  • Building Maintenance Engineer
  • Chief Electrical Engineer
  • Equipment Maintenance Engineer
  • Facility Security Guard

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