Assistant Chief Engineering

Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee hotel engineering operations in Abu Dhabi. You will inspect HVAC and electrical systems, lead preventive maintenance, and coordinate with other departments to ensure optimal uptime.

The role requires strong English communication, leadership, and a degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, with expertise in AutoCAD and cost-conscious maintenance planning.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in mechanical/electrical engineering is required.
• Experience in maintenance management for high-rise hotels or residential projects.
• Strong English communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Regularly visit and inspect major mechanical and electrical equipment and ensure efficient operation.
• Prepare a preventive maintenance program covering HVAC, guest rooms, public areas, and equipment.
• Ensure equipment is maintained per manufacturers' instructions and preventive program.
• Respond to maintenance requests and liaise with other departments for timely completion.
• Advise on cost-saving measures for energy use and equipment upgrades.
• Supervise engineering staff and participate in management meetings.
• Makes regular building inspections and coordinates with external contractors.
• Coordinate refurbishment with Housekeeping and Front Office.
• Knowledge of local building codes, Abu Dhabi Civil Defense, DOE, and ADOSH.

Skills

Maintenance management

English communication

Leadership

AutoCAD

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To regularly visit and inspect all major mechanical and electrical equipment including pump-rooms, switch board, filtration system, HVAC system, Clarifiers and see that they are in efficient operating condition.
• To prepare a preventive maintenance program covering HVAC system, Guest rooms, Public Areas, kitchen Equipments, Laundry Equipments, Firefighting system and fire alarm system, emergency generators.
• To ensure that all such equipment is regularly maintained and serviced in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and the hotels' preventive maintenance program.
• Responds to all departments for repairs and maintenance requests and keep accurate records of such requests. Follow up and maintain a close liaison with all other departments to ensure efficient completion of all requests.
• Advises management on more effective ways of using air conditioning, heat, light and power to reduce costs and recommend new equipment or systems to reduce costs.
• To ensure that members of the engineering department are knowledgeable regarding all equipment.
• To participate in management meetings and review all matters involving the engineering department.
• Makes regular inspection tours of the building to check everywhere is well maintained and in good repair.
• Maintains strong working relationships with external contractors, oversees the coordination of installation and repair activities, and ensures all contractor personnel adhere to safety regulations and company procedures.
• Co-ordinate with Housekeeping and Front Office regarding all rooms requiring re-furbishment.
• Knowledgeable in all laws and regulations related to local building codes ,Abu Dhabi Civil defense, DOE, and ADOSH.
• Establishes and administers appropriate work performance records and reports, permits and inspection schedules
• Assists management in producing the Repairs and Maintenance budget, items of major repair and the capital expense budget (POMEC).
• To control and supervise all aspects of engineering storage issues, inventory levels and controls.
• To be evaluated and evaluate the Engineering team according to the HR performance evaluation program.

RELATIONSHIP

• Reports to Director of Engineering/Chief Engineer
• Coordinates with all concerned Corporate personnel
• Works closely with other department heads to ensure that all activities are accomplished.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Minimum education of Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering
• Current position as Asst.Chief Engineer or previous experience of at least 7-10 years in Maintenance management level in high-rise hotel or residential project.
• Strong knowledge in the principles and practices of Maintenance Engineering operation.
• Have excellent written and spoken English communication and Leadership skills.
• Computer literate with the ability to read, interpret, and modify AutoCAD drawings.