Facility Assistant (JAFZA, Facility Maintenance, Oil and Gas)

Job Description

NOTE: Please ONLY apply if you have sufficient experience and skills required as per job description below.

Job Summary.

The Facility Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of the P&M Facility. This role helps ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained work environment by coordinating housekeeping, maintenance, material handling, and basic administrative activities in line with NOV HSE standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Facility Operations & Housekeeping
• Support daily housekeeping and facility maintenance activities.
• Coordinate and supervise third-party cleaners, janitors, and maintenance vendors.
• Ensure cleanliness of offices, meeting rooms, washrooms, pantries, stores, common areas, parking, and outdoor areas.
• Assist with routine and emergency maintenance to avoid operational disruptions.
• Plan major maintenance work during off-hours or weekends when needed.
• Coordinate inspections, certifications, and maintenance of safety systems (fire alarms, extinguishers, elevators, smoke detectors, etc.) with the Safety team.
• Support facility modifications and renovations, including contractor follow-up and required approvals.
• Maintain building drawings, approvals, and records in compliance with company and local regulations.
• Material & Inventory Management
• Receive building and pantry materials in the ERP system according to NOV policies.
• Verify physical delivery, quantity, and quality of materials.
• Ensure proper storage and documentation of received items.
• Maintain minimum and maximum stock levels for consumables, pantry items, and housekeeping supplies.
• Assist with equipment and furniture inventory updates.
• Vendor, Finance & System Coordination
• Obtain maintenance quotations, arrange approvals, issue purchase orders, and ensure proper job completion.
• Confirm receipt of services and materials against POs and close transactions in the system.
• Coordinate with Finance for expense tracking, approvals, payments, and shared cost reporting.
• Work with IT for facility-related IT installations or troubleshooting.
• Gate Pass, Reception & Administrative Support
• Prepare gate passes for materials, visitors, contractors, and service providers.
• Provide reception support when the receptionist is unavailable.
• Issue and track PPE for visitors and contractors.
• Support facility needs for events, meetings, and training.
• Coordinate with other NOV facilities when additional support or space is required.
• Safety & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with NOV HSE policies and local regulatory requirements.
• Provide safety orientation to cleaners and maintenance workers when required.
• Support audits, inspections, and documentation related to safety and compliance.
  
  

Required

Qualifications & Experience

• High school graduate
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Basic knowledge of MS Office
• Good communication skills in English (spoken and written)
• Strong time management and task-prioritization skills
• Ability to multitask and coordinate with multiple teams and vendors
• Effective scheduling and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle conflicts professionally
  
  

Preferred

• Diploma in Facility Management
• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry
• Experience working with ERP system
• Driver's license preferred
  
  

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