Maintenance Engineer - Female

Accor; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure smooth operation and maintenance of hotel systems and equipment. You will monitor HVAC, boilers, pumps, electrical and plumbing, and lead preventive maintenance programs to keep energy use efficient and safe.

Vetted candidates will have a mechanical/electrical engineering degree, 2–4 years in a hotel or large facility, strong drawings reading skills, and fluency in English (Arabic helpful).

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical field.
• 2–4 years of experience in an engineering/maintenance role within a hotel, resort, or large facility.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, electrical, plumbing, and building services.
• Ability to read technical drawings/schematics and use maintenance software/systems.
• Excellent English communication; Arabic knowledge is advantageous.
• Familiarity with local fire safety, health and safety, and mechanical/electrical codes.
• Strong problem-solving skills; able to work independently during shifts.
• Experience with energy management and sustainability in facilities.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance procedures and best practices.
• Willingness to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, inspect, maintain, and repair building services and equipment (HVAC, chillers, boilers, generators, pumps, elevators, lighting, plumbing).
• Implement and execute planned preventive maintenance (PPM) programs for efficiency, safety, and reliability.
• Respond promptly to engineering and guest service requests, coordinating urgent repairs.
• Maintain logs of maintenance activities, complete shift handover reports, and update logbooks and checklists.
• Monitor energy consumption and assist in energy-saving and sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping, Front Office, F&B, Security to support guest operations and resolve issues.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest floors, plant rooms, public areas, and back-of-house for compliance.
• Ensure all systems and practices comply with local regulations and facility standards.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment; ensure proper storage and usage.
• Assist in training or guiding junior engineers/technicians as needed.
• Provide clear and detailed handover information to the next shift.

Skills

HVAC systems

Chillers

Boilers

Pumps

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Reading schematics

Maintenance software

English communication

Arabic knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related

Facilities Management or related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Engineer to join our team, who will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our facility's 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 facility's 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.Company Description

Desired Candidate Profile

• 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