Engineering Shift Supervisor

Company description

Fairmont The Palm is a luxury, world-class resort located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai. The hotel features 391 guest rooms and suites with dedicated Fairmont Gold rooms and lounge. A total of 11 food and beverage outlets on the property offer international dining options including Michelin Guide recommended 2022 and 2023 Little Miss India, Frevo - Brazilian Churrasco experience, Seagrill Bistro, Ba Restaurant and Lounge, Blowfish, Flow Kitchen, The Cigar Room, Vuvuzela and others. Fairmont The Palm also features an expansive pool and beach area with a health club, Serenity Spa Dubai - The Art of Well Being and the Fairmont Falcons Kids' Club.

Job description

• Maintain all electrical equipment and ensure all electrical control panels function accurately.
• Prepare preventive maintenance schedules.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all electrical panels, motors, electrical appliances, and related equipment.
• Distribute work to subordinates according to their capabilities to achieve the best results.
• Ensure that the work done by subordinates meets specified standards.
• Ensure that all related tools are stored safely and are in good working condition.
• Follow the preventive maintenance chart strictly and maintain records for future reference.
• Coordinate with other department counterparts to ensure their satisfaction with quality and progress, fostering healthy inter-department relationships.
• Create opportunities for engineering employees to multitask and enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Maintain all kitchen and laundry equipment in good working order.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchen and laundry equipment.
• Maintain the performance of pumps and motors.
• Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly manner to protect guests' and employees' health and safety, as well as conserve the environment.
• Comply with the hotel’s environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.
• Allocate duties to appropriate engineering staff and contractors under the guidance of the Chief Engineer.
• Possess knowledge of the hotel's Building Management System (BMS).
• Use an effective trouble reporting system.
• Manage master cards, keys, mobile devices, vacuum machines, and ladder sign-in/out procedures.
• Ensure the opening checklist is followed.
• Check master cards, keys, and mobile devices regularly.
• Take over responsibilities from the previous shift.
• Prepare work orders for staff.
• Conduct shift briefings.
• Conduct training sessions as per schedule.
• Monitor the BMS frequently.
• Follow RSM process flow and guidelines; check RSM dashboard and recovery status, responding immediately within 15 minutes.
• Perform regular rounds of plant room, boiler room, and chiller yard.
• Follow up on pending jobs.
• Check material stock and place orders as needed.
• Once Local Purchase Orders (LPO) are ready, follow up with suppliers and receive materials with proper documentation.
• Coordinate with other departments for any engineering-related work.
• Follow up on breakdown jobs.
• Inspect preventive maintenance work and ensure it is completed according to standards.
• Prioritize all guest-related work and complete jobs as soon as possible.
• Respond immediately to emergencies such as water flooding, fire alarms, gas alarms, and elevator entrapments.
• Manage all life and safety-related systems including fire systems, gas alarms, generator systems, and UPS.
• Carry out all Departmental Maintenance (DM) requirement work and update files daily.
• Report safety hazards to the respective outlet or department.
• Report any abuse of hotel property and utilities with proper incident reports to the respective leader.
• Update the monthly preventive maintenance file daily.
• Conduct monthly safety checks of facilities.
• Continuously monitor utilities.
• Conduct public area walkthroughs during every shift.
• Follow HACCP and Planet 21 processes daily.
• Perform guest room maintenance and inspections.
• Follow standard operating procedures when attending to guest room complaints.
• Maintain daily shift log book communication.
• Prepare meter reading reports.
• Conduct energy conservation checks.
• Manage function rooms in accordance with Banquet Event Orders and Event Shortlists.
• Follow preventive maintenance process flow and guidelines.
• Prepare incident and accident reports related to safety.
• Oversee workshop repair operations.
• Ensure compliance with general work permits for safety.
• Follow welding and cutting safety procedures.
• Adhere to hazardous work safety protocols.
• Maintain email inbox size below 1500 MB.
• Prepare annual performance reviews for all technicians.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Enthusiastic and dependable.
• Active listening skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Customer service orientation.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.