Engineering Manager

Job description / Role

Company Description

A unique blend of contemporary design and urban chic, Fairmont Dubai is an icon in the business heart of the city. Fairmont Dubai brings together luxurious surroundings and modern amenities with renowned Fairmont service.

Job Description

Primary responsibility of the Engineering Manager is to ensure all the engineering systems of the building are in the highest operating condition, all the engineering requests are attended, and maintenance of all the equipment is carried out and kept operational.

Reporting to the Cluster Director of Engineering, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

- Demonstrate Fairmont's brand service standards in all interactions
- Ensure that Colleagues working in the team follow the Fairmont standards
- Ensure all requests are attended within minimum time period and resolved to highest quality
- Ensure all the required documentation are completed
- Any inspection from government, DM, CDA, DEWA etc are coordinated and answer to queries to the satisfaction of authorities
- Coordinate with all the Engineering contractors to carry out their work
- Ensure Engineering store is correctly maintained and parts stock levels maintained
- Supervise strict adherence to safety rules by all colleagues at all times
- Conduct departmental training and ensure training program and records are up to date
- Follow Occupational Health & Safety regulations
- Ensure adherence to Fairmont's Code of Ethics brand

Requirements

Qualifications

- Minimum of 2 years of Technical education training certificate or Diploma in any relevant trade
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in any 5 star hotel engineering operation
- 3 years hands-on experience working in respective trade
- Previous Hotel experience an asset
- Experience Working in the UAE is an asset
- Must be flexible in terms of working hours
- A self-starter, take initiative, can make decisions in fast-paced & changing environment
- Computer literacy in Windows, MS Office Suite, and OPERA, BMS systems is recommended
- Responsible & reliable
- Ability to focus attention on Guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

- Frequent standing and walking throughout shift
- Occasional lifting and carrying
- Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, sitting
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Additional Information

Visa Requirements:

Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in the United Arab Emirates. We will assist successful applicants with the visa process and provide flights and accommodation.

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About the Company

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