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Chief Engineer

Full time at Accor Hotels in UAE
Posted on December 31, 2024

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Company Description

Fairmont The Palm is a luxury, world-class resort located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai. The hotel features 391 guest rooms and suites with dedicated Fairmont Gold rooms and lounge. A total of 11 food and beverage outlets on property offer international dining options including Michelin Guide recommended 2022 and 2023 Little Miss India, Frevo - Brazilian Churrasco experience, Seagrill Bistro, Ba Restaurant and Lounge, Blowfish, Flow Kitchen, The Cigar Room, Vuvuzela and others. Fairmont The Palm also features an expansive pool and beach area with a health club, Serenity Spa Dubai - The Art Of Well Being and the Fairmont Falcons Kids’ Club.

Job Description

  • As a Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for all maintenance issues within the hotel, daily maintenance checks, and repairing mechanical equipment to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Chief Engineer will also be required to coordinate renovation projects and develop emergency programs.
  • Oversee the engineering department with attention to details and follow-up to ensure satisfactory completion of tasks and projects.
  • Maintain all equipment and systems in correct operational status including but not limited to Accor MEP standards, Fire & Life Safety standards, Risk Management, environmental standards, expenditures, and project management.
  • Ensure proper completion of the Preventive Maintenance Program for guest rooms, public areas, and safety systems while working closely with the Rooms Division, Food & Beverage Department, Security, purchasing, and other operational departments.
  • Maintain all mechanical rooms inclusive of Boiler Plant, chilled water circulation, air handling units, fan coils, VAVs, motors, pumps, etc.
  • Prepare and control the monthly and annual engineering department budget.
  • Experience in yearly engineering-budget preparations and monthly forecasting of the department’s expenses.
  • Forecast and manage the hotel energy and water usage and all the associated costs.
  • Prepare CAPEX expenditures for the engineering department and assist all other departments in preparing their CAPEX needs.
  • Identify issues and provide solutions, inclusive of outsourcing and managing 3rd party companies.
  • Identify, budget for, and manage projects related to renovations and or replacements within the hotel.
  • Work closely with the purchasing department to source the best products for the least cost.
  • Monitor the Hotel's Energy consumption on a daily and monthly basis.
  • Ensure prompt and/or immediate response to maintenance requests from our guests, employees, and management of the Hotel.
  • Coordinate and complete all audits related to engineering and risk management.
  • Responsible for departmental health and safety, training programs, and statutory compliance.
  • Manage at hotel level ACCORs and UAE Energy/Sustainability Programs (DTCM, Accor Sustainability Program & Green Key).

Qualifications

  • Should have a minimum of 2 years experience in a chief engineer position.
  • Pool water chemistry knowledge is required.
  • Knowledge of computerized energy management systems is preferred.
  • HVAC (Heating/Ventilation and Air Conditioning) background is an asset.
  • Customer service skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Problem-solving skills.
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