Minor Hotel Group Looking for Chief Engineer Full Time

Company Description

Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort in the World Islands archipelago, located in the Arabian Gulf, approximately four kilometres off the coast of Dubai in the UAE. The new resort is the first hotel in the South American continent of the World Islands development. The island will be completely dedicated to the resort, with guests able to access by boat in just 15 minutes from the jetty at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort.

The property will feature 70 keys comprised of suites, beach and pool villas. Villas will have a private pool, an outdoor dining area and direct access to the beach, making the perfect retreat for families and couples. In-room spa treatments, a gym and a kid’s club will also be part of the new resort’s amenities. Flora and fauna are abundant on the island, so it is truly a place to escape the city and immerse in nature.

Dining options will include a Mediterranean al fresco restaurant and Arabic-Indian specialty dining, perfect for romantic dinners and offering barbecues on the beach. In addition, freshly caught seafood will be prepared by a talented in-house team of chefs who will bring the finest fare to the island. A stylish bar lounge will offer magnificent panoramic views of the Dubai skyline, including the famous landmarks Burj Khalifa and Burj al Arab, even more special at sunset.

Job Description

WHY THIS JOB EXISTS

To serve the needs of the business, our guests and our colleagues by managing the Engineering department and ensuring efficient running of all hotel plant, equipment, air-conditioning and other systems. The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring guest comfort and safety at all times.

At Anantara, we are proud to represent our hotel and our country to guests from all over the world. We treat our guests and our colleagues with respect, and work hard together to deliver the highest quality of service to all.

Anantara employees always find new ways to look after the business, their guests, and their colleagues. Within this, the key responsibilities for this position are:

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning and Organizing:

• To comply with all statutory and legal requirements for fire, health and safety licensing and provide all necessary safety equipment required for work to be carried out efficiently and safely.
• Plan and manage all preventative maintenance work throughout all areas.
• Continually monitor the responsible use of energy in the hotel, and implement measures resulting in energy cost savings.
• Assist to prepare the Engineering budget for the property and provide the Engineering input into hotel strategic and operational planning exercises.

Administration

• Liaise with HR over all employee matters including recruitment and interviewing.
• Control all payroll and business expenditure of the department.
• Submit daily and monthly report as requested by Director of Engineering.
• Submit a monthly report for the equipment preventive maintenance system.

Maintenance

• Provide in-house mechanical and electrical servicing, repair and maintenance using well-trained, presentable personnel carrying out maintenance works in an efficient, discreet and guest friendly manner.
• Carry out continuous inspections to ensure the highest level of guest comfort is maintained and that all services are in proper working condition.
• Ensure that all maintenance requests are prioritized and are dealt with in an efficient manner.
• Develop a team of technically proficient and generally helpful technicians to carry out all maintenance and repair work to standard with technical specifications.
• Assist at all Project stages on the small and major projects.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and compliance of service contract.
• Provide associate technical training through a yearly plan approved by the Director of Engineering.
• Following up the risk assessment comments related to the department and plan for action after getting approval of the Director of Engineering.
• Ensure the building is on shape and take the routine daily inspection for public areas and service areas.
• Following up the environmental program related to the Green Globe audit.

Qualifications

• The Chief Engineer must speak fluent English, and the language of the local country.
• He/She ideally should be certified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Must have not less than five years’ operating experience in a hotel engineering department.
• Must be familiar with the operations and priorities of all other hotel operating departments.