Duty Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading hotel in Makkah is looking for a Duty Engineer to oversee mechanical and technical maintenance, ensuring the safety and quality of the property. Candidates should hold a degree in mechanical engineering with relevant experience, and demonstrate proficiency in maintaining equipment. You will supervise maintenance schedules, coordinate with departments, and lead training programs for staff. This role requires a proactive approach, effective communication, and the ability to thrive in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Proven knowledge in operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and control the preventive maintenance schedule.
• Be responsible for the health safety of the property.
• Follow the preventive maintenance chart and maintain records.
• Coordinate with department counterparts to ensure satisfaction.
• Create departmental training programmes for engineering employees.
• Distribute work to subordinates according to their abilities.

Skills

Adaptability

Customer Focus

Drive for Results

Effective Communication

Planning for Business

Supervising Operations

Supervising People

Teamwork

Understanding Differences

Understanding Hotel Operations

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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

As a Duty Engineer you are responsible for all the mechanical and technical maintenance and HVAC equipment within your property. Your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Supervise and control the preventive maintenance schedule
• Be responsible for the health safety of the property
• Follow the preventive maintenance chart strictly and maintain records for future reference
• Coordinate with other department’s counterparts to ensure their satisfaction on quality and progress
• Create departmental training programmes among engineering employees and create opportunities to multitask
• Distribute the work to subordinates accordingly to their capabilities in order to get the best results to the specified standards

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should have a degree in mechanical engineering with previous experiences in a similar role and a proven knowledge in the operation and maintenance of the equipment. A good command of English and the ability to find fault and rectify subsystems are essentials.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be self motivated with a hands‑on and flexible approach and be able to adapt to unpredictable events. You are pro‑active and reliable and will thrive through working in a busy environment and stay calm under pressure, have attention to details and should possess following competencies:

• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising Operations
• Supervising People
• Teamwork
• Understanding Differences
• Understanding Hotel Operations