Engineering Technician

InterContinental Hotels Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group in Doha seeks a skilled maintenance engineer to operate and maintain electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and boiler systems across guest rooms and public areas.

The role requires proactive participation in energy conservation, safety, and emergency readiness, with responsibilities including routine preventive maintenance, logkeeping, and responding to maintenance requests to ensure continuous hotel operations.

Qualifications

• Liaison between Front Office, Housekeeping, Security, Health Club, Kitchen and other departments.
• 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; assist as needed to maintain hotel operations.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with all other departments.
• Operate as an independent mechanic by analyzing problems and implementing solutions.
• Attend meetings, trainings and required sessions.
• Identify opportunities to innovate service delivery to meet client expectations.
• Ensure safe work practices and report OHS concerns.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations.

Skills

Electrical systems

Plumbing

HVAC

Maintenance

Safety awareness

Job description

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.