Engineering Coordinator

Accor Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Hotels in Dubai is seeking an Engineering Maintenance Coordinator to oversee and follow up on all maintenance requests, keep the PPM schedule updated, and coordinate daily activities with technicians and other departments.

The role requires a 2-year Trade Certificate in Kitchen/LPG and laundry electrical and at least 2 years of hotel maintenance experience. English is required with Arabic as a plus; strong organisational and team-working skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years Trade Certificate in Kitchen/LPG and laundry electrical.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar field; hotel experience preferred.
• Languages: English; Arabic is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and follow up on all Engineering maintenance requests, work orders, and pending jobs to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain and update the Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedule, ensuring all planned activities are completed and properly recorded.
• Coordinate daily Engineering activities with technicians and other hotel departments.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history, inspections, meter readings, and completed work orders.
• Follow up on guest room, public area, kitchen, laundry, plant room, and other departmental maintenance requests.
• Assist the Engineering team in preparing reports, checklists, maintenance schedules, and other departmental documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors for maintenance works, quotations, spare parts, and scheduled servicing as required.
• Monitor Engineering inventory, tools, spare parts, and departmental supplies and assist with purchase requests when required.
• Follow up on outstanding and pending maintenance works and provide regular status updates to the Engineering Manager/Chief Engineer.
• Ensure required documentation for statutory inspections, equipment servicing, and preventive maintenance is properly maintained.
• Assist in monitoring energy and utility consumption, including meter readings, and report unusual consumption or equipment issues.
• Coordinate access, keys, master cards, ladders, machines, tools, and other Engineering equipment through proper sign-in/sign-out procedures.
• Ensure Engineering records and activities comply with hotel safety, hygiene, HACCP, and operational standards.
• Support the department during emergencies such as fire alarms, water leaks/flooding, gas alarms, power interruptions, and equipment breakdowns by coordinating the appropriate response.
• Report hazards, equipment misuse, energy wastage, or unsafe conditions to the Engineering Manager.
• Maintain effective communication with other departments regarding maintenance schedules, shutdowns, repairs, and completion of requests.
• Assist with departmental attendance, duty rosters, administrative requirements, filing, and other Engineering coordination tasks as assigned.
• Follow all hotel and Engineering department policies, procedures, service standards, and safety requirements.

Job description

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

• Coordinate and follow up on all Engineering maintenance requests, work orders, and pending jobs to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain and update the Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedule, ensuring all planned activities are completed and properly recorded.
• Coordinate daily Engineering activities with technicians and other hotel departments.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history, inspections, meter readings, and completed work orders.
• Follow up on guest room, public area, kitchen, laundry, plant room, and other departmental maintenance requests.
• Assist the Engineering team in preparing reports, checklists, maintenance schedules, and other departmental documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors for maintenance works, quotations, spare parts, and scheduled servicing as required.
• Monitor Engineering inventory, tools, spare parts, and departmental supplies and assist with purchase requests when required.
• Follow up on outstanding and pending maintenance works and provide regular status updates to the Engineering Manager/Chief Engineer.
• Ensure required documentation for statutory inspections, equipment servicing, and preventive maintenance is properly maintained.
• Assist in monitoring energy and utility consumption, including meter readings, and report unusual consumption or equipment issues.
• Coordinate access, keys, master cards, ladders, machines, tools, and other Engineering equipment through proper sign-in/sign-out procedures.
• Ensure Engineering records and activities comply with hotel safety, hygiene, HACCP, and operational standards.
• Support the department during emergencies such as fire alarms, water leaks/flooding, gas alarms, power interruptions, and equipment breakdowns by coordinating the appropriate response.
• Report hazards, equipment misuse, energy wastage, or unsafe conditions to the Engineering Manager.
• Maintain effective communication with other departments regarding maintenance schedules, shutdowns, repairs, and completion of requests.
• Assist with departmental attendance, duty rosters, administrative requirements, filing, and other Engineering coordination tasks as assigned.
• Follow all hotel and Engineering department policies, procedures, service standards, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 2 years Trade Certificate in Kitchen/LPG and laundry electrical.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar field, Hotel experience is preferred.
• Practical and theoretical skills in kitchen and laundry equipment and fire suppression system
• Languages: Conversant in English and Arabic is an added advantage. Previous experience with pool and spa experience is an asset.
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as a part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Enthusiastic and dependable.
• Active listening.
• A self-starter, take initiative, can make decisions in fast-paced, changing environment.
• Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
• Proficient in the English language (verbal & written), second language is an asset.
• Customer service.
• Interpersonal skills.