Technician 2, Water Quality - Atlantis the Palm

Atlantis; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & beverage privileges

Property discounts at Kerzner venues

Health insurance (including dental)

Annual flights home

Life insurance

Incentive program

Wellbeing and social initiatives

Job summary

Kerzner International’s Atlantis the Palm resort in Dubai seeks a Technician 2, Water Quality to support Life Support Systems and water treatment operations. The role requires chemistry knowledge, pump maintenance, and strong EnglishCommunication for reporting and coordination.

The position involves day and night shifts, routine testing, log keeping, and timely repairs to ensure optimal water quality and system reliability. A competitive, tax-free salary with extensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 quality, 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 trainings and maintain competencies; keep work areas clean and organized.
• Maintain inventory and report missing items; ensure continuous operation of water systems.
• Assist inspections and major/minor repairs on pumps, motors, and related equipment.

Skills

Water chemistry

Chemical dosing

Pump maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Filtration knowledge

Life Support Systems

English communication

Independent work

Rotating shifts

Education

High school Diploma

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.

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.