Assistant Director of Engineering

Beach Rotana; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Engineering Professional to maintain the hotel facility performing routine checks and repairs of all systems. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical and electrical engineering with at least two years of experience in hospitality. Strong customer service and analytical skills are essential to succeed in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least two years experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to find faults and rectify subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the entire hotel facility and all related equipment.
• Ensure the upkeep of guest areas.
• Conduct maintenance checks on hotel structures and systems.
• Verify completion of routine maintenance and repairs.
• Follow safety procedures as prescribed by the company.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Electrical engineering knowledge

Customer service

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Education

Degree in mechanical and electrical engineering

Job description

We are currently seeking passionate and dynamic engineering professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the entire hotel facility, including the physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and other related equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventative maintenance programs
• Ensure the upkeep of guest areas to maintain an attractive hotel
• Conduct house tours and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structures of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment
• Verify completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces and verify completion of all repairs, replacement and renovation projects to offices and employee work areas
• Follow prescribed safety procedures for personnel and equipment by the company and OSHA
• Maintain effective energy management and preventive maintenance programs and conduct special training for other operating departments on the safe and efficient use of equipment and energy in the hotel

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should ideally have a degree in mechanical and electrical engineering with at least two years experiences in a similar role within the hospitality industry. A good command of written and spoken English and the ability to find fault and rectify subsystems are essentials.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be able to handle stress and work under pressure and bring along strong administrative skills, an analytical mind and the capability of being able to write concise reports. You will have a high level of self motivation, develop innovative options in the best interest of the hotel while possessing following additional competencies:

• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Influencing Outcomes
• Leading People
• Managing Operations
• Planning for Business
• Team Building
• Understanding the Business
• Valuing Diversity