Chief Engineer

Company Description

Fairmont The Palm is a luxury, world-class resort located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai. The hotel features 391 guest rooms and suites with dedicated Fairmont Gold rooms and lounge. A total of 11 food and beverage outlets on property offer international dining options including Michelin Guide recommended 2022 and 2023 Little Miss India, Frevo - Brazilian Churrasco experience, Seagrill Bistro, Ba Restaurant and Lounge, Blowfish, Flow Kitchen, The Cigar Room, Vuvuzela and others. Fairmont The Palm also features an expansive pool and beach area with a health club, Serenity Spa Dubai - The Art Of Well Being and the Fairmont Falcons Kids’ Club.

Job Description

1. As a Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for all maintenance issues within the hotel, daily maintenance checks, and repairing mechanical equipment to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Chief Engineer will also be required to coordinate renovation projects and develop emergency programs.
2. Oversee the engineering department with attention to details and follow-up to ensure satisfactory completion of tasks and projects.
3. Maintain all equipment and systems in correct operational status including but not limited to Accor MEP standards, Fire & Life Safety standards, Risk Management, environmental standards, expenditures and project management.
4. Ensure proper completion of the Preventive Maintenance Program for guest rooms, public areas, and safety systems while working closely with the Rooms Division, Food & Beverage Department, Security, purchasing and other operational departments.
5. Maintain all mechanical rooms inclusive of Boiler Plant, chilled water circulation, air handling units, fan coils, VAVs, motors, pumps etc.
6. Prepare and control of the monthly and annual engineering department budget.
7. Experience in yearly engineering-budget preparations and monthly forecasting of the department’s expenses.
8. Forecast and manage the hotel energy and water usage and all the associated costs.
9. Prepare CAPEX expenditures for the engineering department and assist all other departments in preparing their CAPEX needs.
10. Identify issues and provide solutions, inclusive of outsourcing and managing 3rd party companies.
11. Identify, budget for and manage projects related to renovations and or replacements within the hotel.
12. Work closely with the purchasing department to source the best products for the least cost.
13. Monitor the Hotel's Energy consumption on daily and monthly basis.
14. Ensure prompt and/or immediate response to maintenance requests from our guests, employees, and management of the Hotel.
15. Coordinate and complete all audits related to engineering and risk management.
16. Responsible for departmental health and safety, training programs, statutory compliance.
17. Manage at hotel level ACCORs and UAE Energy/Sustainability Programs (DTCM, Accor Sustainability Program & Green Key).

Qualifications

1. Should have minimum 2 years experience in chief engineer position
2. Pool water chemistry knowledge is required
3. Knowledge of computerized energy management systems is preferred
4. HVAC (Heating/Ventilation and Air Conditioning) background is an asset
5. Customer service
6. Interpersonal skills
7. Good communications skills
8. Problem-solving