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  1. Full-Time
  2. Permanent
  3. SOFITEL
  4. Engineering & Maintenance

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Sofitel Dubai Downtown, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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REF43827T

Chief Engineer

Region

Luxury & Lifestyle

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Job Description

Reporting to the General Manager, this role ensures engineering planning, direction, control and activities for operating smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate has been in a similar role, leading a multi-talented technical team with qualifications in bachelors of engineering. The candidate ideally must have not less than ten years operating experience in engineering department.

  • Participates in the execution of new projects including planning and costing.
  • Coordinates with Security Contractors in all aspect of the safety and security of the hotel properties
  • Prepares work schedules.
  • Prepare Engineering budget and participates in business plan preparation.
  • Holds regular communication meetings with the staff and other departments.
  • Maintains discipline.
  • Ensures the implementation of all instructions given by the Management.
  • Conducts routine inspections of the entire building including mechanical areas.
  • Supervises the implementation of all maintenance contracts.
  • Carries out fire brigade duties as required.
  • Initiates energy and water conservation plans, as per Accor’s environmental charter.
  • Responds quickly to guest request / complaints ensuring courteous, professional service.
  • Ensures that health, hygiene and safety regulations are complied with and applied in the hotel in compliance with HACCP standards and procedures set by the Dubai Municipality
  • Responsible for directing, controlling, coordinating and participating in all Engineering activities
  • In charge of the daily operation of the Engineering department
  • Identify and develop staff capacities and skills among the team
  • Provide support and guidance to subordinates
  • Plan and organize training such as civil defense, first aid, fire drill trainings
  • Prepares and participates in the departmental training plan.

Qualifications

  • Graduate Engineer in the discipline of Electrical / Mechanical
  • At least ten years of overall operating experience in MEP engineering department.
  • 4 years of Managerial Working Experience on

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