Facilities & Maintenance Engineer – MEP & Ops Lead

Americana Restaurants; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Americana Restaurants in the UAE seeks a Maintenance Engineer to lead an in-house team of technicians and external vendors, ensuring all restaurants, commissaries, and offices meet global standards for MEP, health & safety, branding, and compliance.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, English communication, and knowledge of UAE regulations. Focus areas include Capex/Opex management, energy optimization, and continuous improvement through IoT and digital solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in an overall Restaurants Maintenance background.
• BSc in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering is a must.
• Strong hands-on and supervisory experience on Kitchen Equipment and MEP; knowledge of UAE regulations and landlords.
• Must communicate in English; Arabic a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage an in-house team of technicians and external vendors to meet MEP, general maintenance, branding, compliance, and safety standards.
• Own reactive complaint handling and preventive maintenance scheduling; ensure SLA/KPI adherence.
• Direct POC for the Operations team and key stakeholders; coordinate with supply chain, finance, and landlords.
• Oversee Capex and Opex planning, reporting, and cost control; minimize external vendor usage where possible.
• Drive energy and sustainability initiatives, IoT projects, digital thermostats, and solar installations.
• Plan shifts, training, and ongoing skill development for the maintenance team.

Skills

Team supervision

Customer relationship

Stakeholder management

Shift planning

English communication

Education

BSc in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Field Management System

CAFM Software

IoT apps

MS Office

Job description

Americana Restaurants in the UAE seeks a Maintenance Engineer to lead an in-house team of technicians and external vendors, ensuring all restaurants, commissaries, and offices meet global standards for MEP, health & safety, branding, and compliance.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, English communication, and knowledge of UAE regulations. Focus areas include Capex/Opex management, energy optimization, and continuous improvement through IoT and digital solutions.