Assistant Engineering Manager

Assistant Engineering Manager

ABOUT KERTEN HOSPITALITY

Location:

• On Saudi Arabia’s western shore, Jeddah stands as one of the Kingdom’s most dynamic cities — a place where seaside living, culture, and modern life intersect.
• From the lively Jeddah Corniche to the historic streets of Al-Balad, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the city offers a unique blend of heritage and contemporary experiences.
• Jeddah is served by King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), located approximately 20 km from the city center, ensuring strong connectivity both regionally and internationally.
• ABOUT THE ROLE
• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist in managing and maintaining the hotel’s engineering systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and energy systems.
• Ensure smooth operation of building and guest-facing systems such as chillers, boilers, generators, elevators, and fire and life safety systems.
• Lead daily maintenance activities and ensure timely resolution of guest and departmental work orders.
• Monitor and maintain preventive maintenance programmes, energy consumption, and water management to maximise equipment lifespan and efficiency.
• Plan and implement repairs, technical upgrades, renovation projects, and infrastructure improvements in coordination with the Engineering Manager.
• Manage contractors, service providers, and maintenance-related contracts.
• Maintain engineering asset inventory, spare parts stock, and oversee procurement of materials and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, fire, civil defense, and environmental regulations and company standards.
• Train and supervise the engineering team on technical procedures, safety practices, and best practices, and deputise for the Engineering Manager when required.
• EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Minimum 3–5 years of engineering or maintenance experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, HVAC, building management systems, and preventive maintenance programmes.
• Experience with hotel engineering operations and computerised maintenance management systems is preferred.
• Ability to manage engineering projects, contractors, and budgets.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage and support a team.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• JOINING OUR TEAM MEANS
• Competitive Compensation: A rewarding package tailored to your experience.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within our dynamic organisation.
• Inclusive Environment: A vibrant and inclusive workplace that encourages collaboration.
• Shared Purpose: Working with passionate people who live our values every day — connecting, innovating, curating, and leading the way together.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hotel engineering operations and computerised maintenance management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and maintaining the hotel’s engineering systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and energy systems.
• Ensure smooth operation of building and guest-facing systems such as chillers, boilers, generators, elevators, and fire and life safety systems.
• Lead daily maintenance activities and ensure timely resolution of guest and departmental work orders.
• Monitor and maintain preventive maintenance programmes, energy consumption, and water management to maximise equipment lifespan and efficiency.
• Plan and implement repairs, technical upgrades, renovation projects, and infrastructure improvements in coordination with the Engineering Manager.
• Manage contractors, service providers, and maintenance-related contracts.
• Maintain engineering asset inventory, spare parts stock, and oversee procurement of materials and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, fire, civil defense, and environmental regulations and company standards.
• Train and supervise the engineering team on technical procedures, safety practices, and best practices, and deputise for the Engineering Manager when required.
• EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Minimum 3–5 years of engineering or maintenance experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, HVAC, building management systems, and preventive maintenance programmes.
• Experience with hotel engineering operations and computerised maintenance management systems is preferred.
• Ability to manage engineering projects, contractors, and budgets.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage and support a team.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• JOINING OUR TEAM MEANS
• Competitive Compensation: A rewarding package tailored to your experience.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within our dynamic organisation.
• Inclusive Environment: A vibrant and inclusive workplace that encourages collaboration.
• Shared Purpose: Working with passionate people who live our values every day — connecting, innovating, curating, and leading the way together.
• Apply CRAFT YOUR CAREER. - Kerten Hospitality