Multi-Property Engineering Director

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts on Ummahat Island, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia seeks a seasoned Engineering & Facilities leader.

You will oversee multiple buildings, grounds and plant systems with emphasis on safety, asset protection and energy conservation, while managing budgets and preventive maintenance. The role requires a strong HVAC-R, electrical and plumbing background, with 6 years of related experience or a 2‑year degree plus 4 years, and a proven record of regulatory compliance and team

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 4 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Works with property and regional engineering leadership team to determine how Engineering is performing against budget and highlights areas of concern to leadership.
• Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and electrical systems for the units in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Administers service contracts to support property needs.
• Ensures fire crew has complete understanding of all procedures, equipment and alarms.
• Coaches and supports engineering leadership team to effectively manage controllable expenses (e.g., wages, heat, light and power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds keeping supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, inventory, etc.).
• Manages and controls heat, light and power.
• Develops an engineering operating strategy that is aligned with the property/brand’s business strategy.
• Develops and manages Engineering budgets.
• Ensures integration of departmental goals in game plans for each unit.
• Oversees execution of long term preventative maintenance and 10 year asset protection plans for each unit.
• Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Engineering is performing against budget for each unit.
• Addresses potential areas of concern and proposing solutions to owners in a proactive manner.
• Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.
• Supervises construction to ensure timely completion of projects within budgetary guidelines.

Education

High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in engineering/maintenance or related field; HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing training

2-year degree in Building & Construction, Engineering, Mechanics or related; 4 years experience in engineering/maintenance; HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing training

Job description

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts on Ummahat Island, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia seeks a seasoned Engineering & Facilities leader.

You will oversee multiple buildings, grounds and plant systems with emphasis on safety, asset protection and energy conservation, while managing budgets and preventive maintenance. The role requires a strong HVAC-R, electrical and plumbing background, with 6 years of related experience or a 2‑year degree plus 4 years, and a proven record of regulatory compliance and team