Chief Engineer - Hotel

About the role

Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort is looking for a Chief Engineer. The post covers the engineering department's maintenance, repairs, energy management, budget and liaison with external contractors, and reports to the Property Controller.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and manage preventative maintenance, new projects, extensions and renovations, and liaise with P&C on employee matters including recruitment and interviewing.
• Control the department's payroll and business expenditure.
• Prepare the engineering budget and give engineering input to hotel strategy and operations planning.
• Provide in-house mechanical and electrical servicing, repair and maintenance, and inspect services regularly so that maintenance requests are prioritised and handled efficiently.
• Develop a team of technically proficient technicians who work to standard with technical specifications.
• Act as project manager between the hotel and outside contractors or technical services on major projects.
• Monitor energy use and implement measures that save energy costs.
• Attend seminars, technical exhibitions and read relevant publications to stay up to date in engineering.

Required profile

• Fluent English and the language of the host country.
• Ideally certified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least five years of operating experience in a hotel engineering department.
• Familiarity with the operations and priorities of all other hotel operating departments.