Maintenance Engineer

Accorhotel; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Abu Dhabi's Novotel & Ibis Gate Hotels is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to oversee electrical, mechanical and building systems. You will implement PPM programs, respond to urgent repairs, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while keeping guest operations smooth.

You will collaborate with housekeeping, F&B and security, document tasks, and mentor junior technicians. Requires 2–4 years in hotel maintenance, strong HVAC and electrical knowledge, and shift readiness, including

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Facilities Management.
• 2–4 years in engineering/maintenance in a hotel, resort or large facility.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, boilers, pumps, electrical systems and building services.
• Able to read drawings/schematics and use maintenance software systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, inspect, maintain and repair building services and equipment (HVAC, boilers, pumps, elevators, lighting).
• Implement and execute planned preventive maintenance (PPM) programs.
• Respond to engineering and guest service requests to minimize downtime.
• Maintain logs, handover reports, and maintenance checklists.
• Monitor energy consumption and support energy-saving initiatives.
• Coordinate with housekeeping, Front Office, F&B and Security to support operations.
• Inspect guest floors, plant rooms, public areas for safe conditions.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and facility standards.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and tools; train junior engineers as needed.
• Provide detailed handover information for the next shift.

Skills

Presentation Skills

Hotel Experience

HVAC

Mechanical Knowledge

Power Tools

Maintenance

Painting

ERP Systems

Programmable Logic Controllers

Manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Facilities Management

Tools

CMMS

ERP Systems

Programmable Logic Controllers

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Engineer to join our team in Novotel & Ibis Gate Hotels Abu Dhabi. As a Maintenance Engineer you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our facilitys systems and equipment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a dynamic environment while contributing to the overall guest experience and operational efficiency.

• Monitor inspect maintain and repair building services and equipment including HVAC systems chillers cooling towers boilers generators domestic water systems pumps elevators lighting and plumbing
• Implement and execute planned preventive maintenance (PPM) programs to ensure systems operate efficiently consistently and safely
• Respond promptly to engineering and guest service requests minimizing downtime and coordinating urgent repairs
• Maintain accurate logs of all maintenance activities complete shift handover reports and update maintenance logbooks and checklists
• Monitor energy consumption and assist in implementing energy-saving and sustainability initiatives
• Coordinate with other departments (e.g. Housekeeping Front Office F&B Security) to support guest operations and resolve issues quickly
• Conduct regular inspections of guest floors plant rooms public areas and back-of-house to verify safe and appropriate conditions
• Ensure all systems and maintenance practices comply with local regulations and the facilitys operational standards
• Maintain inventory of spare parts tools and equipment ensuring proper storage and usage
• Assist in training or guiding junior engineers/technicians as needed
• Provide clear and detailed handover information to the next shift documenting all outstanding tasks pending work and critical issues.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Facilities Management or a related technical field
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in an engineering/maintenance role within a 4- or 5-star hotel resort or large facility
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems chillers boilers pumps electrical systems plumbing and general building services
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings/schematics and using maintenance software/systems
• Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of Arabic would be advantageous
• Familiarity with local regulations related to fire safety health and safety and mechanical/electrical codes
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently during shifts
• Experience with energy management and sustainability practices in facility operations
• Thorough understanding of preventive maintenance procedures and best practices
• Flexibility to work varying shifts including nights weekends and public holidays
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle urgent breakdown situations effectively
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in documentation and reporting
• Collaborative mindset and customer-focused approach to maintenance and problem-solving

Additional Information

Additional Language is an added advantage.

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Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time

Key Skills

Presentation Skills,Hotel Experience,HVAC,Mechanical Knowledge,CMMS,Maintenance,Painting,ERP Systems,Programmable Logic Controllers,Power Tools,Manufacturing,Troubleshooting

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1