Assistant Chief Engineer

InterContinental Hotels Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Director of Engineering, where your expertise in maintenance and leadership will shine. In this pivotal role, you will lead a talented engineering team, ensuring the hotel remains a safe and comfortable haven for guests. Your responsibilities will include overseeing daily engineering needs, managing maintenance tasks, and fostering strong relationships with both guests and external partners. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes well-being. If you are passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full uniform

Impressive room discounts

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• Experience in general building maintenance and specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, and mechanical fields.
• Level 3 EPA Certification and HVAC/refrigeration certificate may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a small engineering team for daily maintenance tasks.
• Oversee hotel operations, maintenance, and repair tasks efficiently.

Skills

General building maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Carpentry

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Some college or advanced vocational training

Four years’ experience in maintenance/construction

Tools

HVAC systems

Maintenance software

Job description

Our guests’ safety and comfort always come first. Which is why we’re seeking out a master multi-tasker with the repair skills needed to keep our hotels looking and feeling their very best. Our new Assistant Director of Engineering will lead and coach a small but talented engineering team to stay one step ahead of our everyday maintenance needs.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

People

1. Directing daily engineering needs to ensure the right team is always on the right task
2. Creating a safe, secure and comfortable environment for our guests to enjoy
3. Maintaining and ordering parts and supplies whilst minimising waste
4. Being flexible to react to ad-hoc duties where we have to unexpectedly pull together to get a task completed
5. Building strong relationships with outside contacts including guests, regulatory agencies, others as needed

Guest Experience

1. Help guests' needs to ensure their satisfaction
2. Use a maintenance programme to ensure the hotel is maintained and in service for our guests

Responsible Business

1. Oversee the physical operations of the hotel, including maintenance and repair and order parts and supplies in a timely and efficient manner while minimising waste and maintaining “green” initiatives
2. May be responsible for hotel security to minimise risk of theft, crime and other hazards
3. Ad-hoc duties – unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done

Accountabilities

This is the top Maintenance/Engineering job in a large, luxury, resort, or major flagship hotel with multiple sites and facilities, a number of major outlets, high-volume catering and convention facilities, and a large number of VIP and key guests. Supervises a staff of maintenance/engineering tradespersons and contractors. May oversee subordinate managers and supervisors.

What We need from you:

1. Some college or advanced vocational training
2. Four years’ experience in general building maintenance and/or construction or equivalent combination of education and experience
3. Specialised expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields
4. Level 3 EPA Certification, HVAC and refrigeration certificate, licensed plumber and/or journeyman status for electrician and carpenter may be required
5. Hotel experience preferred

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

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