Chief Engineer - Six Senses Amaala

InterContinental Hotels Group; Umluj; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international hotel group seeks a Chief Engineer for its Six Senses Amaala property in Umluj, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will oversee the Engineering department, ensure compliance with maintenance practices, and contribute to sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Engineering and extensive experience in luxury hotel maintenance.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in general building maintenance or construction and supervisory experience.
• Proven results in luxury hotel engineering roles.
• Specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Engineering for efficient operation of the Engineering department.
• Focus on improving maintenance and engineering practices.
• Ensure compliance with legal, statutory and financial requirements.

Skills

Technical skills

Project analysis and design

Cost-focused philosophy

Language fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)

Some college or advanced vocational training

Tools

HVAC and refrigeration systems

EPA Certification

Job description

As Chief Engineer, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness. Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and its strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, adopted within the Six Senses Amaala.

Duties and Responsibilities

As Chief Engineer, I will support the Director of Engineering for the efficient operation of the Engineering department including landscape and gardening, plant and equipment, technical work, carpentry, sustainability, fire and safety systems and a preventative maintenance program to provide exceptional products and services within brand operating standards.

The duties and responsibilities will include:

• Continually focus on improving maintenance and engineering practices to ensure the product remains in optimal order and in line with Six Senses wellness and sustainability practices.
• Ensure that rostering and manning are adequate to meet the requirements, plus organize external contractors as required.
• Instill a cost-focused philosophy through training and education.
• Technical skills that include the ability to analyze and design projects, conduct investigations and maintaining full knowledge of engineering-related products and services used in resorts.
• Establish and deliver pre-established financial returns related to revenue generation, profitability and ROIC.
• Sustainability and Wellness are at the core of everything at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and its strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, adopted within the property.
• Operate the property consistent with all legal, statutory and financial requirements and documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards, host management practices and budgetary controls are implemented, reviewed and maintained to ensure the successful operation of the hotel.

Qualifications

• To execute the position of Chief Engineer, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:
• Possess some college or advanced vocational training and four years of experience in general building maintenance and/or construction and supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, in either Mechanical or Electrical disciplines, and more than five years’ experience in a similar hotel engineering role, preferred.
• Professional certification and license if required by law.
• Specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields. Level 3 EPA Certification, HVAC and refrigeration certificate, licensed plumber and/or journeyman status for electrician and carpenter may be required
• Fluent in English; I understand that additional languages are preferred.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for an Chief Engineer at Six Senses Amaala. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position. Six Senses Amaala is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.