Ref: RP566-554

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Emirates Palace

Emirates Palace is centrally located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, close to major visitor attractions and the main business areas of the city. Just 40 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 90 minutes from Dubai Airport, Emirates Palace is conveniently situated for both leisure and business travellers. Popular tourist sites close to the Emirates Palace include the Grand Mosque and the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, both located 20 minutes away. The Marina Mall and major shopping attractions are also within walking distance of the hotel

Chief Engineer

The overall scope is to ensure the efficient operation of the Engineering Department, supporting all other operating departments. This includes supplying services as required by the entire operation and maintaining equipment, building, and grounds in optimum condition.

Key Responsibilities :

- Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance of the real estate
- Represent the engineering function within the hotel's executive committee.
- Ensure the production and supply of energy at all times.
- Coordinate and supervise contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and the hotel's procedures in regards to the guest contact and safety.
- Optimise maintenance costs.
- Participate in projects, track renovation projects.
- Accept all kind of necessary maintenance tasks.
- Propose operating budget and investment budget.
- Select end recruit suitable employees for the department using prescribed set of policies and procedures.
- Conduct monthly departmental meetings with the team in order to review the monthly achievements and areas for improvement.
- Conduct annual performance evaluations.
- Comply with all Kempinski company policies.

Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.

Requirements

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

- Bachelor from an accredited university in Engineering; 10 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional.
- Overall experience in Engineering Department with solid knowledge of all maintenance related directions of exploitation of buildings: Ventilation, AC, plumbing, mechanical and electrical parts, power engineering, maintenance of hotel equipment
- UAE experience for a minimum of 2 years
- Fluency in Arabic is a preference.
- Engineering administration system
- People Oriented
- Passionate about European luxury
- Entrepreneurial
- Straightforward
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to listen
- Being sensitive to the presence of customers and constraints.

About the Company

The Kempinski name is proudly borne by a growing collection of distinguished properties around the world. As Europe's oldest luxury hotel group, we are committed to providing our guests with memorable journeys inspired by exquisite European flair. We believe life should be lived with style.

Each year, an increasing number of guests come to appreciate these qualities, as Kempinski adds new, exciting destinations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and The Americas. While this growth reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand, the collection will remain a limited one, where exclusivity can be nurtured and individuality can flourish.

We believe that our prestigious, European heritage puts Kempinski in a unique position to satisfy the expectations of the stylish and discerning traveller. It's not just to simply provide a hotel bed and a meal, at Kempinski it's all about bringing a story to life.

Since 1897, our employees have been a part of creating history around the world. From historic buildings to the most avant-garde of modern architecture, our properties are the setting for some of life's greatest moments. We've witnessed historic meetings between world leaders, celebrities taking sanctuary in the world of privacy we create for them, and created incredible memories for guests on a 'once-in-a-lifetime' journey.

We are wholeheartedly committed to providing perfection for our guests at every moment and in every way. Perhaps it's something as life-changing as a wedding celebration, where our attention to detail and perfect service mean that your special day goes without a hitch. Or perhaps it's as simple as the note left on your pillow at night, which thoughtfully lets you know the weather tomorrow so you know how to dress in the morning. At Kempinski, we are each personally responsible for creating rich and meaningful experiences for our guests.

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Engineer salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 6,500

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