Duty Engineer

About the role

The Duty Engineer will support the engineering team at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, ensuring the hotel’s facilities operate smoothly and safely. Reporting to senior engineering leadership, you will coordinate maintenance activities across multiple disciplines to uphold the high standards expected by our guests.

Key responsibilities

• Attend daily briefings with senior engineering leadership to align on priorities and schedules.
• Plan, assign, supervise, and inspect maintenance, repair, and construction tasks, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to preventive maintenance schedules.
• Manage work orders, track completion status, and maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment history.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, diagnose technical issues, and provide hands‑on assistance to maintenance technicians.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, emergency calls, equipment breakdowns, and urgent repairs across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and major equipment systems.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports documenting maintenance activities, completed work, outstanding tasks, and operational metrics.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, regulations, and occupational health and safety procedures, assisting crews during emergencies.
• Oversee manpower distribution and scheduling to optimise resource allocation and meet operational demands.
• Report major operational issues to the Chief Engineer in a timely manner.

Required profile

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in hotel facilities maintenance or a similar role.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance safely and efficiently.
• Effective communication skills for coordination with team members, contractors, and other departments.
• Proactive, positive attitude with a focus on guest service and teamwork.

Required skills

• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems
• Preventive maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Equipment troubleshooting