Engineering Manager

Job description

Company Description

About Fairmont 

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where the intimate equally coexists with the infinite – an unrivaled portfolio of more than 90 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. Since 1907, Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture and community of its destinations – places such as The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai. Famous for its engaging service, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneering approach to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,400 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.   

Job Description

Primary responsibility of the Engineering Manager is to ensure all the engineering systems of the building are in the highest operating condition, all the engineering requests are attended, and maintenance of all the equipment is carried out and kept operational.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

·  Demonstrate Fairmont’s brand service standards in all interactions
·  Ensure that Colleagues working in the team follow the Fairmont standards
·  Ensure all requests are attended within minimum time period and resolved to highest quality
·  Ensure all the required documentation are completed
·  Any inspection from government, DM, CDA, DEWA etc are coordinated and answer to queries to the satisfaction of authorities
·  Coordinate with all the Engineering contractors to carry out their work
·  Ensure Engineering store is correctly maintained and parts stock levels maintained
·  Supervise strict adherence to safety rules by all colleagues at all times
·  Conduct departmental training and ensure training program and records are up to date
·  Follow Occupational Health & Safety regulations
·  Ensure adherence to Fairmont’s Code of Ethics brand

 

Qualifications

·  Minimum of 2 years of Technical education training certificate or Diploma in any relevant trade
·  Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in any 5 star hotel engineering operation
·  3 years hands-on experience working in respective trade
·  Previous Hotel experience an asset
·  Experience Working in the UAE is an asset
·  Must be flexible in terms of working hours
·  A self-starter, take initiative, can make decisions in fast-paced & changing environment
·  Computer literacy in Windows, MS Office Suite, and OPERA, BMS systems is recommended
·  Responsible & reliable
·  Ability to focus attention on Guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion :

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.