Chief Engineer

Job description / Role

Company Description

"Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

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

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels'​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.