Duty Engineer - Luxury Resort

About the role

Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort is looking for a Duty Engineer to manage the hotel's preventive maintenance, new projects, extensions and renovations, and to act as the department head in the absence of the Chief Engineer. The role also covers compliance with fire, health and safety licensing and the efficient, safe use of energy.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and manage all preventative maintenance work, new projects, extensions and renovations.
• Ensure statutory and legal requirements for fire, health and safety licensing are met and provide the necessary safety equipment.
• Monitor responsible use of energy and implement measures that save energy costs.
• Manage the department in the absence of the Chief Engineer and prioritise maintenance requests so they are handled efficiently by skilled, guest-friendly technicians.
• Advise colleagues on health and safety rules and processes, and perform related duties and special projects as assigned.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Building Services Engineering; certification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is ideal.
• Experience in luxury hotels and resorts.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to coordinate with Housekeeping, Front Office, Security, F&B and other departments, and to carry out maintenance with minimal disruption to guests.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water supply, drainage and mechanical systems.
• Understanding of chillers, boilers, pumps, generators, AHUs, FCUs, BMS, elevators and fire and life-safety systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings, electrical diagrams and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance, preventive-maintenance schedules and engineering logbooks.
• Familiarity with energy management, utility monitoring, BMS and CMMS.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, communication and teamwork skills, and attention to safety.