- Full-Time
- Permanent
- FAIRMONT
- Engineering & Maintenance
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Fairmont Baku - Flame Towers, Baku, Azerbaijan
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REF100598V
Chief Engineer
Region
Luxury & Lifestyle
Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.
Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.
- Oversee daily operations of the engineering and maintenance department
- Ensure all hotel systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, elevators, etc.) operate efficiently
- Implement preventive maintenance programs
- Ensure compliance with local building codes, fire safety regulations, and health standards
- Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments
- Maintain emergency systems and procedures
- Prepare and manage the engineering department budget
- Control expenses and optimize resource usage
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors for cost-effective services
- Plan and oversee renovations, upgrades, and capital projects
- Coordinate with contractors and ensure projects are completed on time
- Respond promptly to maintenance-related guest complaints
- Ensure minimal disruption to guests during repairs
- Maintain records of maintenance, repairs, and inspections
- Prepare reports for hotel management
- Supervise, train, and schedule engineering staff
- Assign tasks and monitor performance
- Ensure proper staffing levels and productivity
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)
- Proven experience in hotel engineering or facility management (typically 5–10+ years)
- Strong knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices
- Leadership and team management skills
- Familiarity with safety standards and regulations
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting
- Leadership and communication
- Time management and organization
- Technical expertise in multiple systems
- Budgeting and cost control
Your team and working environment:
In 1-2 sentences, introduce the team, property or office environment in a way that reflects the culture
Note: Customization may be included for any specific local or legislative requirements, such as work permits
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Discover a world where life pulses with passion
Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.
When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.
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our creativity, our excellence and progressiveness. We interconnect with
each other and our environment, to create a new kind of quiet luxury. With us, you can take pride in
being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability
initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to
make your own meaningful impact.
Let your passion shine
We take pride in promoting heartfelt hospitality with a French Zest, valuing passion, excellence and emotional intelligence. We pioneer a committed and sustainable approach to luxury, encouraging openness and inclusivity. We value new encounters with colleagues and guests from all horizons with a goal of creating a distinctive culture together.
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