Technician 2, Water Quality - Atlantis the Palm

Kerzner International Management; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & beverage privileges

Discounted rates at Kerzner properties

Health insurance

Annual flights home

Life insurance

Incentive program

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Kerzner International management seeks a Technician 2, Water Quality for Atlantis, The Palm in the United Arab Emirates. You will monitor, test, and maintain water treatment systems to ensure optimal water quality across life support systems.

The role requires English communication for reporting and coordination, with day and night shift flexibility in a luxury hospitality environment. Experience in water chemistry, pump maintenance, and mechanical troubleshooting is essential, as is the ability

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of water chemistry and chemical dosing.
• Hands-on pump maintenance and basic mechanical troubleshooting.
• Basic English communication for reporting and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine testing of pH, chlorine, alkalinity, and hardness.
• Monitor flow rates, pressure, and filtration cycles.
• Identify water quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain logs of readings, maintenance, chemical usage.
• Assist with inspections and repairs on pumps and related equipment.
• Report issues to supervisor and coordinate with team.

Skills

English communication

Team coordination

Flexibility

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pumps

Ozone systems

Job description

Job description

Technician 2, Water Quality - Atlantis the Palm (21713)

A part of Kerzner International, a global leader in luxury hospitality, Atlantis, The Palm is a world where iconic stays, legendary adventures, and the boldest flavours all come together to transport guests to A World Away.

The iconic resort, located on the crescent of Palm Island, features 1,544 Rooms, Suites, and Signature Suites, each designed with thoughtful details inspired by the sea. It is the ultimate destination for world-class dining, bringing together some of the most renowned celebrity chefs and Michelin-starred restaurants. The resort is also home to unforgettable experiences, from record-breaking thrills at the world’s largest waterpark to stunning views of 65,000 marine animals in the aquarium, and close encounters with resident Indo-Pacific dolphins at Dolphin Bay.

Behind this extraordinary destination are over 6,000 colleagues from 129 nationalities. Together, we foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where talent is nurtured, wellbeing is prioritised, and careers truly thrive.

Qualified Tech 2 Water Systems Technician to support the operation and maintenance of our facility’s Life Support Systems (LSS). The role requires strong technical capability in water chemistry, pump and filtration maintenance, and system monitoring, along with English communication skills for reporting and coordination. The position also requires flexibility to work both day and night shifts based on operational needs.

About the Role

• Conduct routine testing of pH, chlorine, alkalinity, hardness, and other parameters; ensure correct dosing and chemical balance to maintain optimal water quality.
• Monitor flow rates, pressure readings, filtration cycles, and system performance, support backwashing, media cleaning, and equipment adjustments.
• Identify issues related to water clarity, circulation, or mechanical components and implement corrective measures promptly.
• Maintain accurate logs of daily readings, maintenance activities, chemical usage, and system performance.
• Follow chemical handling protocols, PPE requirements, and facility safety standards at all times.
• Complete all required trainings, maintain professional development and competencies.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of all storage areas and workstations.
• Maintain tool parts, materials and equipment inventory, reports any missing items.
• Ensure the continuous operation of all salt water, fresh water and water treatment system.
• Assists on the inspections, diagnoses and major/minor repairs on all pumps, motors, Fractionators, compressors, ozone system, valves and related equipment's.
• Give daily updates, report any issues quickly, and keep the Supervisor informed about all maintenance work.

Being part of a Team

• To assist with the building and fostering of collaborative relationships with other departments within the organization to stay informed and abreast of new initiatives, products, and services.
• Contribute to the preparation of the department budget and monitor the financial performance of a givenlocation/plant/process versus the budget so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified,rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.
• Learn how to lead a team, articulate your direction and expectations, and guide and assist your staff.
• Maintain the reporting system and process for the staff.
• Maintain the documented reporting system for auditing purposes of all of the components and aspects of the LSS and WTP.
• Assist with the strategic execution of the team priorities with responsibility for business performance and budget management.
• Assist with inspiring a talented and diverse group of colleagues and helping them develop and learn as they grow their careers.

Technical requirements

• Understand instrumentation, its uses and its limitations, and its appropriate/suitable application as itapplies to LSS and WTP.
• Understand the process and be able to describe.
• Learn how to select fit for purpose/appropriate materials to the applied environment.
• Understand FRP/PVC/HDPE and other typical industry materials.
• Assist with the management of installations/retrofit of equipment including improvements to the various LSS and WTP.
• Have a basic understanding of the use of electrical energy, its consumption and possible efficiency Improvements.
• Be able to read and understand P&IDs, schematic drawings, PFD’s and other basic single-line diagrams.
• Operate different specialized equipment i.e. Ozone generators/VFD/Actuators.
• Have a basic understanding of and appreciation of biological systems and the exhibited livestock.
• Have a basic understanding of and appreciation of swimming pool systems and other display/waterfeatures and their non-biological systems.
• Understand the need to pay close attention to water quality.
• Understand how to assess the quality of the work provided by contractors both commercially and practically.

About You

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge of water chemistry and chemical dosing practices.
• Hands‑on experience in pump maintenance and basic mechanical troubleshooting.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration.
• Working knowledge of Life Support Systems used in aquatic, pool, or water treatment environments.
• Basic English communication skills for reporting and team coordination.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively to operational requirements.
• Flexibility to work rotating day and night shifts as required by system operations.

We offer a competitive, tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED), alongside a wealth of benefits. These include generous food and beverage privileges, exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide, comprehensive health insurance (with dental coverage), annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive program, and a variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives.

With a strong emphasis on learning and development, colleagues at Atlantis enjoy access to world‑class training, career mobility, and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio - making this an ideal environment for ambitious individuals seeking a long‑term, fulfilling career in luxury hospitality. Join the A-Team and discover the extraordinary.