Assistant Manager, Facilities, Atlantis The Palm

Kerzner International; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & beverage privileges

Discounted Kerzner rates worldwide

Comprehensive health insurance (dental

Annual flights home

Life insurance

Incentive program

Wellness and social initiatives

Job summary

Kerzner International's Atlantis The Palm seeks an experienced Assistant Manager – Automation to maintain and enhance automation systems for water rides, ALSS, and facilities. You will own PLC/HMI software, diagnose faults, and coordinate OEMs and system integrators to ensure reliability and lifecycle planning.

Required: 10–12 years in industrial automation, strong PLC/HMI skills, and experience with ABB/Siemens/PowerFlex/Danfoss drives and industrial networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Mechatronics/Automation engineering.
• Minimum 10–12 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Proven PLC programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and industrial electrical systems experience.
• Experience in critical operational environments; ALSS or water attractions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, reliable operation of automation and control systems for waterrides and attractions.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation, electrical control systems, and networks.
• Develop, modify, test, and maintain PLC/HMI software.
• Support commissioning, SAT, functional testing, and post-commissioning troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with OEMs, suppliers, and system integrators for upgrades and support.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

HMI software

Electrical control systems

Industrial networks

Automation documentation

CAPEX/OPEX planning

OEM coordination

Reliability & asset management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Diploma in Automation Engineering

Tools

ABB VFDs

Siemens VFDs

PowerFlex

Danfoss

EtherNet/IP

PROFINET

PROFIBUS

Modbus TCP/IP

Modbus RTU

OPC

MCCs

Job description

Assistant Manager, Facilities, Atlantis The Palm
( 20565 )

A part of Kerzner International, a global leader in luxury hospitality, Atlantis, The Palm is a world where iconic stays, legendary adventures, and the boldest flavours all come together to transport guests to A World Away.

The iconic resort, located on the crescent of Palm Island, features 1,544 Rooms, Suites, and Signature Suites, each designed with thoughtful details inspired by the sea. It is the ultimate destination for world-class dining, bringing together some of the most renowned celebrity chefs and Michelin-starred restaurants. The resort is also home to unforgettable experiences, from record-breaking thrills at the world’s largest waterpark to stunning views of 65,000 marine animals in the aquarium, and close encounters with resident Indo-Pacific dolphins at Dolphin Bay.

Behind this extraordinary destination are over 6,000 colleagues from 129 nationalities. Together, we foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where talent is nurtured, wellbeing is prioritised, and careers truly thrive.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager - Automation with a minimum of 10–12 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, control systems, and electrical troubleshooting. The role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, improving, and supporting automation systems related to water rides, attractions, Animal Life Support Systems (ALSS), and associated facility infrastructure. The successful candidate should have strong practical experience in PLC systems, industrial communicationnetworks, VFDs, electrical control systems, commissioning support, preventive maintenance, and reliabilityimprovement. The role also requires ownership of technical documentation, control system integrity, OEMcoordination, critical spares, compliance support, and team competency development.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of automation and control systems supporting waterrides, attractions, ALSS, and associated facility systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and rectify faults in PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation, electrical controlsystems, safety circuits, and industrial communication networks.
• Develop,modify, test, andmaintainPLC/HMI software.
• Perform commissioning, SAT support, functional testing, software validation, and post-commissioningtroubleshooting.
• Analyze drawings, schematics, I/O lists, and network architectures to resolve system issues.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) andmaintaintechnical records.
• Develop and improve preventive maintenance strategies, inspection checklists, and automationstandards.
• Maintain software backups, revision history, fault logs, and engineering documentation.
• Provide recommendations for replacement, retrofit, modernization, and lifecycle improvements.
• Support CAPEX/OPEX planning and automation asset lifecycle management.
• Coordinate with OEMs, suppliers, and system integrators for troubleshooting, upgrades, retrofit works,and technical support.
• Configure andmaintainindustrial communication networks.
• Manage criticalautomationspare parts and inventory.
• Support inspections, audits, and certification-related activities.
• Provide technical support during breakdowns and planned shutdowns.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Electrical, Mechanical, MEP, and ALSS teams.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation,
• Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, ora relateddiscipline.
• Minimum 10–12 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Proven experience in PLC programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and industrial electricalsystems.
• Experience working in critical operational environments.
• Experience with water rides, amusement attractions, aquatic facilities, or ALSS will be highly regarded.
• Variable Frequency Drives: ABB, Siemens,PowerFlex, Danfoss, or similar.
• Industrial Communication Networks:EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Modbus TCP/IP, ModbusRTU, OPC, or similar.
• Electrical & Control Systems: MCCs, control panels, instrumentation, power distribution, and controlschematics.
• Automation Documentation: Software backups, fault logs, RCA records, and technical documentation.
• Reliability & Asset Management: Preventive maintenance, lifecycle planning, critical spares, retrofit,obsolescence, and CAPEX/OPEX support.

We offer a competitive, tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED), alongside a wealth of benefits.

• generous food and beverage privileges
• exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide
• comprehensive health insurance (with dental coverage)
• annual flights home
• life insurance
• an incentive program
• a variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives

With a strong emphasis on learning and development, colleagues at Atlantis enjoy access to world-class training, career mobility, and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio - making this an ideal environment for ambitious individuals seeking a long-term, fulfilling career in luxury hospitality. Join the A-Team and discover the extraordinary.