Chief Engineer- Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea

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

Job summary

A leading hotel management company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an individual to manage the Engineering department's operations. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, optimizing operational processes, and adhering to brand guidelines related to wellness and sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering operations within the hospitality industry and experience in managing logistical tasks and vendor relations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of engineering operations within the hospitality industry.
• Ability to manage logistical operations effectively.
• Experience with health and safety standards in hotel environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation of the Engineering department.
• Manage day-to-day operations of Fire Life Safety systems.
• Respond to Life/Fire safety issues and other risk activities.

Job description

Operational Ownership

In this role, I will ensure the efficient operation of the Engineering department to provide exceptional products and services within Six Senses brand operating standards and budget. I will work strategically with the Director of Engineering to develop cohesive and productive goals for my department and establish procedures/guidelines to achieve them. I will support an overall consistency of the Company’s vision, quality/standards and develop concepts consistent with brand identity.

Scope of work

• Keep abreast of industry trends and practices and update knowledge and skills to improve the product and service offering.
• Focus on the rejuvenation of the department.
• Ensure that products and services will be constantly assessed and reviewed to remain relevant, innovative and in keeping with Six Senses wellness and sustainability practices.
• Focus and review regularly through my physical presence, our rigorous adherence to LQA standards.
• Manage the day-to-day operations’ logistical management, maintenance, and repair of all Fire Life Safety systems.
• Complete guest requests and support all operational departments when and as required and instructed by the DOE.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations’ logistical management, maintenance, and repair of all tasks highlighted in the HUB service call system.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the property’s water bodies.
• Logistical management of all outside vendors to complete any servicing of equipment.
• Management and completion of record keeping and documentation and reports as specified by Six Senses brand guidelines.
• First responder to all Life/Fire safety issues as well as occasional risk /loss activities.
• Ownership and coordination oversight of all Health and safety issues relating to the property.
• Manage tasks assigned to FLS / Health and safety and energy conservation committees.
• Ensure the product remains in optimal order and in keeping with Six Senses wellness and sustainability practices.
• Minimize payroll costs by maximizing productivity and efficient scheduling of hosts.
• Prepare and submit legally required and confidential documentation related to the operation.
• Complete accurately all corporate reporting requirements for the role.
• Attend or conduct the designated meetings and briefings as instructed by my Manager.
• Perform any additional duties given to me by my manager.