Assistant Director of Engineering

Rotana Jabal Omar Makkah; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An upscale hotel in Makkah is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager to support the Director of Engineering. Responsibilities include maintaining the hotel facility, conducting assessments of mechanical and electrical systems, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Ideal candidates should have a degree in mechanical and electrical engineering, with two years of relevant experience in the hospitality industry, and strong customer service and analytical skills. This role offers the opportunity to innovate and contribute significantly to the hotel's operations.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to find fault and rectify subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Engineering with repair and maintenance of the hotel.
• Maintain the entire hotel facility and ensure upkeep of guest areas.
• Conduct house tours to assess maintenance and operation of physical structures.
• Verify completion of routine maintenance on public spaces.
• Maintain effective energy management and preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Customer service

Analytical skills

Administrative skills

Education

Degree in mechanical and electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Engineering professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

As an Assistant Engineering Manager, you are responsible to assist Director of Engineering on all matters related to the repair and maintenance operation of the physical plant and engineering facilities within the hotel, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Maintain the entire hotel facility, including the physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and other related equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventative maintenance programs
• Ensure the upkeep of guest areas to maintain an attractive hotel
• Conduct house tours and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structures of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment
• Verify completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces and verify completion of all repairs, replacement and renovation projects to offices and employee work areas
• Follow prescribed safety procedures for personnel and equipment by the company and OSHA
• Maintain effective energy management and preventive maintenance programs and conduct special training for other operating departments on the safe and efficient use of equipment and energy in the hotel.

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should ideally have a degree in mechanical and electrical engineering with at least two years experiences in a similar role within the hospitality industry. A good command of written and spoken English and the ability to find fault and rectify subsystems are essentials.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be able to handle stress and work under pressure and bring along strong administrative skills, an analytical mind and the capability of being able to write concise reports. You will have a high level of self motivation, develop innovative options in the best interest of the hotel while possessing following additional competencies:

• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Influencing Outcomes
• Leading People
• Managing Operations
• Planning for Business
• Team Building
• Understanding the Business
• Valuing Diversity