Technician, Operations

Sonae Sierra is a global real estate player, investing, developing, and managing sustainable real estate assets in partnership with blue-chip investors. We operate in over 30 countries across Europe, South America, North Africa, and Asia.
We work with enthusiasm, perseverance, and boldness in an ever-changing environment. In our learning culture, you will find multiple opportunities to develop yourself. Join us in shaping the future of real estate.

We are currently looking for a new member for the Shopping Centre Management team to join us in the position of Technician, Operations.

Working Place: Gli Orsi

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering (ideally Electrical, Mechanical, Environmental).
• Ability to supervise teams.
• Fluent in English.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Solid problem-solving & communication skills.
• Results oriented and resilient.

Responsibilities:

The candidate will support the Operations Manager of Gli Orsi Shopping Centre located in Biella on the following activities:

Maintenance:

• Perform preventive and specialized maintenance controls on the maintenance suppliers for mechanical, electrical, fire, security systems, and critical plants.
• Oversee service and preventive maintenance contracts and daily/monthly routine checks.
• Conduct emergency night tests and special inspections (e.g., gas leaks, grease cleaning, potable water treatment).
• Manage BMS set-up, roof water impermeabilization, and skylight/smoke ventilator status.
• Monitor sewage networks, toilets, and general furniture/product conditions.

Security & Concierge:

• Conduct daily security checks and manage service contract compliance.

Cleaning:

• Oversee daily cleaning routines and ensure adherence to service contracts.

Sustainability & Environmental Health (SHE):

• Implement actions to optimize energy, water, and waste management.
• Perform network checks, legal compliance reporting, and emergency test drills.
• Monitor SHE targets and prepare specific reports.

Reporting & Control:

• Prepare operational reports (i.e., SHE portal, Sierra Reports).
• Manage maintenance reports and technical budget controls.
• Oversee service/maintenance contracts, including tendering and scorecards.

Procurement & Financial Control:

• Create POs, monitor invoices, and ensure alignment with budgets and contracts.
• Support new contract creation and material acquisition checks.

Investment & Budget Planning:

• Oversee investment plans, tender control, and evaluate scorecards for projects.

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you would enjoy, we’d love to hear from you!