About the Role
The company is a global luxury hotel and resort brand that focuses on providing authentic hospitality inspired by Thai culture. As part of our commitment to excellence, we are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing all preventative maintenance work, new projects, extensions, and renovations at our premium resort located in Ras Al Khaimah, a serene destination offering beach, desert, and mountain adventures.
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Responsibilities
- Plan and manage all preventative maintenance work, new projects, extensions, and renovations.
- Comply with all statutory and legal requirements for fire, health, and safety licensing while providing necessary safety equipment for efficient and safe operations.
- Continually monitor and ensure responsible use of energy within the hotel and implement measures for energy cost savings.
- Manage the engineering department in the absence of the Chief Engineer.
- Prioritize and ensure efficient handling of maintenance requests by skilled and guest-friendly technicians.
- Advise colleagues on health and safety rules and processes.
- Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Building Services Engineering.
- Experience in luxury hotels and resorts.
- Relevant technical certifications in HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, or building maintenance are beneficial.
- Proficient knowledge in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water supply, drainage, and mechanical systems.
- Understanding of chillers, boilers, pumps, generators, AHUs, FCUs, BMS, elevators, and fire & life-safety systems.
- Ability to read technical drawings, electrical diagrams, and equipment manuals.
- Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
- Familiarity with energy management and utility monitoring principles.
- Basic knowledge of building automation/BMS and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Understanding of high service standards expected in luxury hotels and resorts.
- Quick responsiveness to guest-room engineering complaints and emergencies.
- Coordination skills with Housekeeping, Front Office, Security, F&B, and other hotel departments.
- Ability to conduct maintenance work with minimal disruption to guests.
- Solid understanding of hotel preventive maintenance schedules and engineering logbooks.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety, fire safety, emergency procedures, and safe working practices.
- Awareness of local building, electrical, environmental, and fire-safety regulations.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, along with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Capability to remain calm during breakdowns and emergencies.
- Attention to detail and a strong safety awareness.
- Good time management skills and ability to prioritize urgent maintenance requests.
- Professional appearance and a guest-focused attitude.
- Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
