Engineering Technician

InterContinental Hotels Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group in Doha, Qatar is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to maintain and repair electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and boiler systems in guest rooms and public areas, perform preventive maintenance, and coordinate with front office, security and other departments to ensure smooth hotel operations.

The role requires hands-on technical knowledge, strong safety practices, and the ability to read blueprints and test equipment. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent vocational training.
• 2 years experience in a similar maintenance role.
• Understand and operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and boiler systems.
• Read blueprints, schematics and technical parts breakdowns.
• Competent oral and written English communication skills.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures (fire, medical, gas, electrical failures).

Responsibilities

• Maintain guest rooms and public areas electrical and plumbing systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on hotel M&E equipment.
• Read meters and log readings daily.
• Assist with energy conservation and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with Front Office and other departments.
• Respond promptly to emergencies to protect guests and property.

Skills

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Refrigeration systems

Boiler systems

Reading test equipment

Measuring devices

Oral and written English

Emergency procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Measuring devices

Safety manuals

Job description

Understand and operate advance electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and boiler system; and ensure that the following are

maintained:

Guest Rooms and Public Areas- plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, plumbing, and electrical

equipment including lamps, air conditioners and cosmetic items.

Tools – To clean, lubricate, protect, and otherwise maintain all tools and equipment in the hotel. To see that all tools used are

returned to the shop and secured in proper storage area. To protect and otherwise maintain assigned tool pouch and its tools

at the discretion of the engineering management.

Fire Alarm/Life Safety System - to monitor systems as necessary, to be fully informed of the system operation and to handle

emergencies involving the systems.

To have a working knowledge of fire sprinkler and emergency power systems. Act quickly to pre-warning or fire alarm;

proceed to the exact location and check the situation; report at once to immediate supervisor.

Energy Conservation - to observe and analyze energy and utilities usage in the hotel and on the grounds. To look for ways to

conserve energy and report any ideas to the engineering department.

Emergencies – to be available for any emergencies. Act in an engineering capacity to protect our guests and associates and

preserve the building and its systems during the emergency.

To act as quickly and responsibly as possible to return the building to its normal operating status, and inform any such

emergencies.

Accident Prevention and Safety - to be aware of all existing departmental Job Safety Analysis and to strive to work in an

accident-free manner and to create a safe work environment for others. To continuously look for conditions which may

endanger associates or guests of the hotel and to take immediate action to correct any hazardous conditions found.

Records - to read, log, track, and interpret readings from meters, gauges, and other measuring units. To maintain a thorough

log of each day's activities and problems that occur and to ensure this information is passed on to other shifts. Take reading of

electric, water, and LPG meter for night shift duty. Take swimming pool reading three (3) times a day.

Attend to the Maintenance Request issued by concerned department.

Carry out Preventive Maintenance Program as per schedule.

Follow the proper shift taking over and handing over procedures.

Maintain the hotel facilities and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Reads, learns, understands, and refers to the Standard Operating Procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Assistant Chief Engineer.

What we need from you

PEOPLE

• Liaison between Front Office, Housekeeping, Security, Health Club, Kitchen and the other departments within the hotel.
• Attend daily assignment sheet given by immediate supervisor
• Keep accurate completion and task records in the project files.
• Keep working areas clean and well organized. Serve as otherwise directed or needed to help maintain the effective and efficient operation of the hotel.
• Complete all work assigned in a safe and professional manner.
• Maintain communication and give feedback with immediate supervisor to ensure that all needed materials, tools, and supplies are available or on order. Follow up on any items that may be on back order.
• Help train new hires on-the-job-trainees (On the Job Training) and cross-trainees.
• Provide training and technical advice to other engineers as needed or requested.
• Set an example of continuous self-development.

GENERAL

• Communicate effectively with all other departments
• Operate as an independent mechanic by analyzing problems, identifying courses of action, and implementing solutions with available resources and to a high degree of quality.
• Attend meetings, training sessions and any other required meeting or training session.
• Identify opportunities to innovate service delivery and product offering to meet and exceed client expectations.
• Ensure safe work practices are adopted at all time and report any OHS concerns immediately to your direct manager or HR Manager.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

• Carry out repairs & maintenance works as required.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and overhauling as stipulated
• Keep M&E Plant and Equipment in excellent working condition.
• Assigned projects are completed within designated timeframes
• Achieve Zero injury/accident by implementing safety procedures without compromise.
• Guest Satisfaction Feedback
• Efficient communication platform is consistently maintained
• Maintains a professional and organised work environment.

What we need from you

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Education

• High School graduate or any equivalent vocational training certificate.

Experience

• 2 years previous experience in a similar role

Technical/Skills

• Understand and operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and boiler systems.
• Ability to read and understand test equipment, measuring devices and safety manuals
• Read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings, and technical parts breakdown.
• Competent Oral and Written English Communication Skills
• Communicate with different types of people to comprehend what they want and to provide them with information.
• Knowledge of all emergency procedures, including but not limited to, fire response, emergency medical procedures, bomb threat plan, water leak emergency procedure, gas leak procedures, electrical failure procedures and elevator procedures.

Personal Attributes

• 'Can do' attitude and have a drive for results
• Professionally groomed
• Able to multi task and work under time constraints
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.
• Ability to be a clear thinker in pressure situations and exercise good judgments.
• Ability to focus attention on detail, speed and accuracy.
• Adaptable to change