Chief Engineer

GRAND MERCURE; Dubai; In loco; AED 240.000 - 300.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

GRAND MERCURE Dubai seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead facilities management, preventive maintenance, and safety programs across the hotel.

You will coordinate with finance and operations to ensure reliable building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection), supervise contractors, train Heartists, and drive brand-standard compliance while delivering cost-effective solutions.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., Certified Hotel Engineer, Certified Facilities Manager) is a plus.
• 5-7 years of managerial experience in engineering, in a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Mansioni

• Plan and oversee Preventive Maintenance program for the hotel.
• Coordinate with finance for purchasing and spare parts stock levels.
• Supervise maintenance work to ensure compliance with brand standards.
• Lead technical skills training and safety programs.
• Manage contractor work and ensure quality workmanship.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Cost control

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Fire protection systems

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Facilities Management, or related field

Professional certification (e.g., Certified Hotel Engineer, Certified Facilities Manager)

Descrizione del lavoro

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Organization of engineering administration Facilities Management Preventive Maintenance amp Repair Co-ordination with corp Engineering Accor Handling and management and sufficient storing of spare parts Safety amp Fire

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

Planning amp Organizing

Coordinating purchasing for the Engineering departments with the finance team as per the hotel procedures Manage sufficient par level stock of spare parts and ensures all incoming and outgoing items are registered Implements all necessary work procedures for preventive maintenance initiate respective scheduled procedures and monitors carrying out of work as well as recording the results within appropriate filing system Prioritizes department workload and efficiently repairs breakdowns Plan and execute the annual Preventative Maintenance program for the hotel Plan training programs in the Engineering division in conjunction with the P amp C L amp D Manager Initiates Fire Fighting Training in co-ordination with the Director of Security on a regular basis for all Heartists To review the Heartists schedule and annual leave plan to ensure the correct allocation of resources in order to improve owner guest satisfaction level as well as Heartists productivity and satisfaction To be familiar with all related company documentation especially with the relevant Brand Standards Manual for Engineering

Operations

To have a complete understanding of and to adhere to Accor policy relating to Fire Hygiene Health and Safety To oversee all technical installations on hotel plant Sewage system Fresh water Emergency Generator Air Condition System Technical building Services Kitchen equipment Cooling systems Swimming pools hotel lightening in-house Music amp TV system and Paging system To ensure a consistently high standard of grooming is followed and by self and team Have full knowledge of all products and services provided by the property and in the local area Provides solutions for emergency situations and problems of a larger nature To lead and support Heartists in the achievement of financial Brand and service delivery targets via effective organizational policy and procedural development and appropriate colleague training activities Plan and execute regular technical skills training for the team Takes the responsibility for all work executed by Heartists or external contractors on the building plants or technical installations to ensure the quality of craftsmanship of all work carried out by team and contractors meets the Brand Accor standards Fully investigates any internal disputes or guest complaints Plan and allocate duties for all Engineering Staff in line with the Brand requirements Supervise the completion departmental works to ensure they are completed according to MH amp R standards To lead daily Engineering briefings and monthly Heartists meetings Manage any necessary modifications and improvements of the plant room equipment To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned

Administration

To be fully proficient with Engineering relevant system to maximize its use to streamline and up-to-date information Approve invoices for payment when the execution of the work is done as initially agreed Design and implement a monthly report of works carried out machines maintained special events report consumption of energy and water to be presented to the General Manager Monitors all maintenance contracts and consults the General Manager as needed Is aware of all agreements laws with local authorities insurance companies external firms contractors and suppliers to control their work and invoices

Generic Aspects on Hygiene Personal Safety Environment Confidentiality

Ensure proper care of all equipment and furniture entrusted for Heartists use Be well-familiar with the hotel s policies and procedures well-acquainted with the physical layout of the hotel and its premises and knowledgeable of the hotel s emergency procedures in regard to fire medical bomb threat black-out and evacuation Knows the safety regulations and ensures their application amp ensures the safety of people and property in the hotel Respects and ensures respect of the hotel s commitments to the Environment Charter of Accor program saving energy recycling sorting waste etc Understands and strictly adhere to the Rules amp Regulations established in the Heartists Handbook and the Hotel s policy on Fire Hygiene Health and Safety Ensure that confidential records and other confidential information are properly safeguarded and are not removed from the office Does not disclose any financial information or any other information of the Accor Hotels Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.

Professional certification (e.g., Certified Hotel Engineer, Certified Facilities Manager) is a plus.

Previous managerial experience of 5-7 years in engineering, in a hotel or hospitality environment.

Strong technical knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.

Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse workforce.

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering timely and cost-effective solutions.