HVAC Technician

Job description

Company Description

SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences is a luxury lifestyle 5-star city hotel which belongs to Ennismore under the wider Accor group umbrella.

Boasting 946 units, with 254 uniquely designed hotel rooms, 321 hotel apartments and 371 Branded Residences, spread over 75 floors, SLS Dubai is one of the tallest hotels and residences in the region.

A wondrous and striking landmark in Downtown District, designed by the award- winning architects Aedas and interior designer Paul Bishop, the SLS Dubai is a unique cabinet of curiosities that never ceases to delight.

Job Description

• To be responsible for plant – chillers, AC, chilled water, Pumps, Boilers, including testing and maintenance • To attend to repair and maintain refrigeration equipment, chillers, walk in cooler and freezers • To ensure that Health & Safety legislation records are logged and maintained • To source and Contract suppliers as required • To organize schedules & method of works and risk assessments for plant related areas • To be on call for any plant emergency • To carry out PPM checks • To carry out all air conditioning and refrigeration system management and servicing • To participate in hotel energy conservation program • To attend all on job training in accordance with the departmental standard and procedures • To supervise the issue of tools relating to the Engineering department and their safe return • To be responsible for contractors working on site, their safety induction and maintenance of records of all jobs undertaken • To liaise with contractors and suppliers • To raise, accept and monitor POs • To accept deliveries in an appropriate and timely manner • To supervise the maintenance team any external contractors who may be employed by the hotel to carry out maintenance work • To ensure that all records in the areas of health and safety are kept up to date • To form part of the fire team and assist in any emergencies which may arise • To monitor the utility readings for the hotel to ensure good power management • To be aware of changes in regulations, environmental issues • To carry out other work which might reasonably be required and to be available for emergency callout • To work closely with Assistant Chief Engineer to help re-organize the department to ensure an efficient process of working • To plan small guest projects to ensure minimum impact • To oversee the team’s work and contractors’ work to ensure deadlines are met and work is completed to a set standard

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of mechanical, plumbing and electrical issues. • Understand fully the products and tools that are used within the department. • Electrical, mechanical and plumbing qualifications preferred. • One to two years in a public contact position, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel • Enter and locate work related information using computers and/or point of sale systems • Possess a gracious, friendly, and fun demeanor • Ability to multitask, work in a fast paced environment and have a high level attention to detail • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English• To maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments • Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork