Assistant Chief Engineering

Universal Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Group in Abu Dhabi seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to oversee maintenance of major mechanical and electrical systems—HVAC, pumps, switchboards, filtration and safety systems—in a high-rise hotel or residential project.

Lead the engineering team, coordinate with Housekeeping and Front Office, ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi Civil Defense, DOE and ADOSH, and manage preventive maintenance programs and records.

Qualifications

• Minimum education in mechanical or electrical engineering (diploma or degree).
• Strong leadership and English communication abilities.
• Experience leading maintenance in hotels or high-rise projects.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD drawings and reading plans.
• Knowledge of local building and safety regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Regularly visit and inspect major mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Prepare a preventive maintenance program for HVAC, guest rooms, public areas, and utilities.
• Ensure maintenance per manufacturers' instructions and preventive programs.
• Respond to maintenance requests and coordinate with departments for timely repairs.
• Advise on energy cost reductions and new equipment to improve efficiency.

Skills

Maintenance management

Leadership

English communication

AutoCAD reading

Education

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma/Degree in 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.