Maintenance Engineer / Shift Engineer

AccorHotel; Riyad Al Khabra; Presencial; SAR 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh is seeking an on-site Maintenance Engineer to monitor and repair hotel building services, including HVAC, boilers and pumps. You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and log all activities while coordinating with departments to ensure guest comfort.

Candidates should have an engineering diploma/degree and 2–4 years of hotel/large-facility experience, plus strong English and problem-solving skills. Shift work, nights, weekends may apply.

Formación

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management or related technical field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of engineering/maintenance experience in hotel or large facility.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, electrical and plumbing.
• Ability to read technical drawings/schematics and use maintenance software.
• Good command of English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor, inspect, maintain and repair building services and equipment (HVAC, boilers, pumps, lighting, etc.).
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Respond to engineering or guest-service requests and coordinate urgent repairs.
• Log activities, complete hand-over reports and maintenance checklists.
• Support energy-saving and sustainability initiatives.

Conocimientos

HVAC knowledge

Reading drawings

Maintenance software

English communication

Problem solving

Shift flexibility

Educación

Engineering diploma/degree

Facilities management training

Descripción del empleo

Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh

Key Responsibilities

Operational Maintenance & Systems Management

• Monitor, inspect, maintain and repair building services and equipment: HVAC systems, chillers/cooling towers, boilers, generators, domestic water systems, pumps, lifts, lighting, kitchen equipment, pool & spa systems, plumbing, etc.

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and ensure systems operate efficiently, consistently and safely.

• Respond promptly to engineering/guest service requests and breakdowns, minimize downtime and coordinate urgent repairs.

• Log all activities, complete shift hand-over reports, maintain maintenance logbooks and checklists.

• Monitor energy consumption and assist in implementing energy-saving and sustainability initiatives.

Coordination & Communication

• Act as the on-duty engineering representative during your shift; coordinate with other departments (Housekeeping, Front Office, F& B, Security, Maintenance) to support guest operations and resolve issues quickly.

• Report major equipment failures, safety hazards or operational risks to Senior/Chief Engineer.

• Assist in training or guiding junior engineers/technicians during the shift as needed.

Safety, Compliance & Standards

• Ensure all systems and maintenance practices comply with local regulations (fire, health & safety, mechanical/electrical codes) and the hotel’s operational standards.

• Conduct regular rounds of guest floors, plant rooms, public areas and back-of-house to verify safe and appropriate conditions.

• Maintain inventory of spare parts, tools and equipment, ensure proper storage and usage.

• After shift, ensure proper hand-over to next shift with all outstanding tasks, pending work, and critical issues documented

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management or related technical field.

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in engineering / maintenance role within a 4- or 5-star hotel, resort or large facility. (For this brand/hotel likely higher preferred.)

• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, electrical systems, plumbing and general building services.

• Ability to read technical drawings/schematics, use maintenance software/systems and complete shift/hand-over documentation.

• Good communication skills in English; additional language skills (Arabic) would be an advantage.

• Strong problem-solving attitude, able to work independently during shift and cope with pressure and urgent breakdown situations.

• Flexibility to work varying shifts, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Additional Desired Competencies

• Previous experience working in an international hotel brand (such as Mövenpick/Accor) will be a plus. (E.g., similar job adverts emphasise guest-focused engineering roles in multi-department hotel operations.)

• Awareness of sustainability and energy-conservation practices in a hospitality environment.

• Good team-spirit, able to coordinate with multi-cultural teams.

• High standard of personal presentation and adherence to brand culture and guest service ethos.

Working Conditions

• The role operates on a shift basis (morning/afternoon/night) including weekends and public holidays.

• Must be available for emergency call-outs within the shift.

• Work involves plant-rooms, roof-tops, service corridors, guest areas and outdoor equipment areas; may require physical activity, climbing ladders, working at heights, heat/humidity environments typical of Riyadh.

• The hotel setting demands awareness of guest presence, maintaining quiet and safe operations for guest comfort.