Engineering Coordinator

FAIRMONT; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Dubai seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Engineering department by managing inventory, staff records, and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate should possess excellent organizational skills, experience in the hospitality industry, and be proficient in engineering terminology. This role offers the chance to contribute to a dynamic team in a prestigious environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years administrative assistant experience in the hospitality industry or engineering environment.
• Knowledgeable in engineering terminology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and maintain staff records.
• Coordinate with departments and manage day-to-day secretarial work.
• Implement store-keeping policies and track stock usage efficiently.

Skills

Knowledgeable in engineering terminology

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Excellent organizational skills

Good interpersonal skills

Creative problem solving

Education

Secondary School + Technical College or equal

Job description

Company Description

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Raffles the Palm Dubai is on the western crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the world’s largest manmade island and archipelago. This luxurious five-star hotel with 381 spacious rooms, suites and villas is embellished with hand-crafted Italian touches and offset by carefully selected amenities to complete the atmosphere of elegance. Guests can enjoy panoramic views, a private beach, state of the art entertainment and recreational facilities, including specialist boutiques, a VIP movie theatre, signature and private restaurants complemented by exquisite banqueting and conference spaces.

When visiting Raffles, guests will discover the individual personality and story offered by the hotel. At the essence of every Raffles is the delivery of thoughtful, personal and discreet service to well-travelled guests. Raffles Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, luxury international hotel company with a history dating back to 1887 with the opening of Raffles Hotel, Singapore. The portfolio currently comprises eleven luxurious properties, from secluded resorts to city hotels in key locations around the world.

Job Description

The Position

• To monitor and maintain optimum inventory levels all time in the Engineering stores
• Maintain all Engineering staff daily attendance and payroll forms; and provide them to Human Resource department as required.
  • Maintain and update Engineering staff personal files.
  • Maintain all Engineering overtime records
• Ensure safekeeping and filing of all contracts, financial records, energy reports etc. in appropriate folders
• Supervises and budgets the use of stationery within the Engineering department
• Coordinate administrative works to the Human Resources, finance and any other departments involved at Engineering operations

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Day-to-day secretarial work including: typing, filing, telexes, faxes, telephone, etc
• Ensures the distribution of documents, letters, telexes, faxes, memos, information, etc on a timely basis.
• Arranges internal and external appointments with internal customers, suppliers and third party inspectors
• Distributes incoming mails, documents, articles efficiently to the Engineering mgt and to internal and external customers
• Assists in the preparation of all report documents, example Energy, Utility consumptions
• Maintain and file all equipment operation log sheets
• Implement the Hotel's and company's store keeping policies and procedures as instructed by the department management to ensure the smooth operation of the stores is maintained at all times.
• Record on a daily, weekly and monthly basis all items of stock which have been signed out of the stores for use by the department and report any irregularities to the department’s management
• Ensure a tracking system is implemented to monitor par stock levels and fast/slow moving items to enable the stores department to operate efficiently at all times
• To ensure all log books, record sheets and dairy of events are correctly completed and kept up to date
• To ensure the quality of the product and material is of the best possible standard
• Continuously search for new ideas and product improvements to ensure that our colleague demands are met
• Monitor and report on progress of any plans or ideas implemented to reduce the department's wastage of resources
• Constantly review the department’s performance and operations to stimulate ideas for reducing the department's costs
• Monitor and make recommendations to the department’s management any alternations to par stock levels or improvements to the stores policies and procedures that will reduce operational costs and make the department more efficient
• Encourages the highest possible standard of environmental management

Qualifications

• Secondary School + Technical College or equal
• 2 years administrative assistant experience in the hospitality Industry and/or in an engineering environment

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Knowledgeable in engineering terminology relating to building
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organizational skills and able to multi-task
• The ability to work independently with good interpersonal skill
• A creative, practical and pro-active approach to problem solving