Job description

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Resident Engineer to join Engineering Department in Burj Al Arab. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Supervises and directs the daily activities of all Engineering Department supervisors and subordinates.
• Observes activities to ensure adherence to policies and operating procedures.
• Check on completed repair and maintenance works to ensure that established standards have been met.
• Assists in the implementation, co-ordination and monitoring of the JEMS (Jumeirah Engineering Management System. This will include the Fire, Life and Safety Matrix, PPM and Work Order Systems).
• Handles grievances, suggestions and complaints by colleagues and recommends appropriate action to the Director of Engineering/Chief Engineer.
• Submits a comprehensive monthly report to the Director of Engineering/Chief Engineer on activities carried out for the month (if required).
• Request support and direction as needed.
• Be familiar with and comply with all relevant Engineering Department policies, processes and procedures.
• To perform other duties that management may from time to time reasonably require

Desired Skills and Experience

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Health and safety certified.
• Minimum of 5 Years post qualification experience in a 5 star hotel supervisory role.
• Middle East experience.
• Previous role in multicultural environment.
• Experienced in Fire & Life safety systems.
• Computer literate financial planning and accounting, project management, excellent listening skill.
• Knowledge of HVAC Systems and Electrical systems.
• Dynamic personality, positive attitude, team leader and team player, organised and structured.

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary in addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package including dental coverage, flights home, accommodation allowance, life insurance, incentive programs, participation in a best in kind Savings Plan, children’s education assistance and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry