Assistant Engineering Manager — Luxury Hotel Ops & Growth

Mandarin Oriental; Muscat; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental, Muscat seeks an Assistant Engineering Manager to lead daily operations of the Engineering Department, ensuring safe, efficient maintenance of all hotel systems and facilities. This role supports the Assistant Chief Engineer and Director of Engineering, stepping in during absences.

You will supervise technicians, oversee preventive maintenance, and coordinate with other departments to deliver a seamless guest experience in a luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of hotel engineering systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire & life safety).
• Experience in hotel engineering, preferably luxury hospitality.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Proficiency in maintenance management systems and engineering operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day operation of the Engineering Department.
• Ensure facilities and equipment meet high standards and safety requirements.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Coach and supervise engineering staff and contractors.
• Coordinate with other departments to address guest requests and maintenance concerns.
• Assist in asset preservation, inventories, and capital projects.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Budget awareness

Health & safety compliance

Communication

Guest service orientation

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Maintenance management systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

CMMS / Computerized maintenance management system

Job description

Mandarin Oriental, Muscat seeks an Assistant Engineering Manager to lead daily operations of the Engineering Department, ensuring safe, efficient maintenance of all hotel systems and facilities. This role supports the Assistant Chief Engineer and Director of Engineering, stepping in during absences.

You will supervise technicians, oversee preventive maintenance, and coordinate with other departments to deliver a seamless guest experience in a luxury setting.