Assistant Director of Engineering

2 weeks ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Anantara Hotels & Resorts Full time
Roles and responsibilities

You will be managing the Engineeringdepartment, ensuring the efficient running of the all hotelfacilities, including all fire and life safety equipment andsystems. It will be your responsibility to plan and manage allpreventative maintenance work, new projects, extensions, andrenovations. You will be involved in preparing the Engineeringbudget for the property, and will provide the Engineering knowledgefor the hotel strategic and operational plans. You will monitorenergy usage in the hotel, and implement initiatives to conserveenergy whereverpossible.

Qualifications

  • College degree in Electrical orMechanical Engineering.
  • Five years operatingexperience in a similar capacity.
  • Familiar withthe operations and priorities of all other hotel operatingdepartments.
  • Familiar with the local governmentrequirements and regulations.
  • Passion forleadership.
  • 1. TechnicalExpertise

  • EngineeringKnowledge: A deep understanding of building systems,including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire and life safety, andgeneral construction or mechanicalsystems.
  • PreventiveMaintenance: Expertise in creating and implementingpreventive maintenance schedules to ensure equipment longevity andminimizedowntime.
  • Troubleshooting andProblem-Solving: Ability to diagnose and resolvecomplex technical issues related to the building'sinfrastructure quickly andeffectively.
  • 2.Leadership and TeamManagement

  • TeamSupervision: Experience in supervising a team ofengineers, technicians, and maintenance staff, ensuring they followbest practices and companystandards.
  • Training andDevelopment: Ability to train and mentor engineeringstaff, helping them to improve their skills and meet professionaldevelopmentgoals.
  • Delegation:Efficiently delegating tasks and overseeing the completion ofassignments to ensure that work is done correctly and ontime.
  • 3. ProjectManagement

  • ProjectPlanning: Ability to plan and manage engineeringprojects, including upgrades, repairs, and new installations,ensuring they are completed on schedule and withinbudget.
  • ResourceAllocation: Ensuring that the right materials,tools, and manpower are available for each project, while managingcosts and timelineseffectively.
  • VendorManagement: Working with external contractors andsuppliers, ensuring the quality of work and adherence to projectrequirements.
  • 4.Budgeting and FinancialAcumen

  • CostControl: Assisting the Director of Engineering withmanaging budgets, ensuring that costs related to repairs,maintenance, and upgrades arecontrolled.
  • FinancialReporting: Creating reports on maintenance costs,project expenses, and energy usage, providing insights andrecommendations for costoptimization.
  • Procurement:Overseeing the procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies,ensuring that purchases are cost-effective and meet qualitystandards.
  • 5.Communication andCoordination

  • Cross-DepartmentCollaboration: Collaborating with other departments(e.g., housekeeping, front office, security) to address facilityneeds and ensure the proper functioning of buildingsystems.
  • CustomerInteraction: Interacting with guests or tenants toaddress any concerns regarding facility maintenance, ensuring highlevels of satisfaction.
  • Reportingto Senior Management: Providing regular updates tosenior leadership on the status of engineering projects,maintenance schedules, and the overall performance of the buildingsystems.
  • 6. Complianceand RegulatoryKnowledge

  • Healthand Safety Compliance: Ensuring that the engineeringteam follows all relevant health and safety regulations, includingthose related to building codes, fire safety, and environmentalstandards.
  • RegulatoryStandards: Keeping up to date with industrystandards and regulations regarding facility management andensuring compliance with all relevantlaws.
  • SustainabilityInitiatives: Promoting energy efficiency andsustainability within the facility by implementing greentechnologies or practices that reduce the environmentalfootprint.
Desired candidate profile

1. Assisting in EngineeringOperations

  • Supportingthe Director of Engineering in managing the facility'sengineering operations, including the maintenance, repair, andreplacement of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVACsystems.
  • Overseeing routine inspections andpreventive maintenance of all engineering systems, ensuring thatequipment and systems run smoothly andefficiently.

2.Supervising and Leading the EngineeringTeam

  • Managing,training, and motivating a team of engineers, technicians, andmaintenance staff, ensuring that all work is completed in a timely,efficient, and safe manner.
  • Assisting insetting goals and performance standards for the team, conductingperformance reviews, and ensuring that staff are meeting orexceedingexpectations.

3. Budgetand ResourceManagement

  • Assisting inthe preparation and management of the engineeringdepartment's budget, ensuring that costs related toequipment repairs, replacements, and maintenance are withinapproved limits.
  • Overseeing the procurement ofnecessary tools, equipment, and materials, ensuring that purchasesare cost-effective and meet the quality standards of thefacility.

4. ProjectManagement

  • Leading orassisting in the management of engineering projects, includingrenovations, upgrades, and new installations, ensuring that theyare completed on time, within scope, and withinbudget.
  • Coordinating with external contractorsand suppliers, ensuring that all project requirements are met andthat quality standards are maintained.
  • Ensuringthat projects are executed in compliance with safety standards,building codes, and regulatoryrequirements.

5.Health, Safety, and RegulatoryCompliance

  • Ensuringthat all engineering activities and maintenance operations complywith safety regulations, building codes, and environmentalstandards.
  • Managing safety programs andtraining for the engineering team to minimize workplace hazards andensure a safe working environment.
  • Ensuringthat all systems and equipment are inspected regularly to meetindustry standards and regulatoryrequirements.

6.Reporting andDocumentation

  • Assistingthe Director of Engineering in preparing reports on facilityperformance, maintenance activities, project updates, and energyusage.
  • Documenting all maintenance activities,repairs, and inspections, ensuring that records are accurate andup-to-date.
  • Generating reports on energyefficiency and sustainability initiatives, identifyingopportunities for improvements in energy consumption and costreduction.
Key Skills
Control Engineering,EngineeringDrawing,Engineering Mathematics
EmploymentType : Full-time
Department /Functional Area: Engineering
Experience: years
Gender: Male
Vacancy: 1

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