Assistant Manager - Facilities Management - Dubai Holding Entertainment
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Dubai Holding Entertainment seeks an Assistant Manager for Facilities Management at a waterpark in Abu Dhabi. The role involves overseeing MEP systems, leading preventive maintenance, managing a team, and ensuring compliance.
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About Dubai Holding Entertainment
Dubai Holding Entertainment offers an impressive range of destinations and attractions that enhance the appeal and competitiveness of Dubai as an international tourism and leisure hub, with the added value of the quality of the facilities and the high standards of training, supervision, and security.
Ain Dubai the tallest observation wheel in the world, is the jewel of the Bluewaters extraordinary and one-of-a-kind experience and is set to offer a majestic new experiential perspective from the eye in the sky across Dubai’s mesmerizing skyline.
Global Village is one of the longest established tourist attractions in Dubai having opened its doors in 1997.
It offers world-class cultural and family entertainment, featuring 26 international pavilions and millions of visitors every season.
As the most recent attraction within Dubai Holding Entertainment, Dubai Parks and Resorts is the Middle East’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination comprising of three separate theme parks: MOTIONGATE Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai and LEGOLAND® Water Park.
Leading destinations and attractions by Dubai Holding Entertainment also include Coca-Cola Arena, the largest multipurpose indoor arena in the Middle East; Roxy Cinemas, a premiere theatre experience; and The Green Planet in City Walk, a destination that recreates a tropical forest and many more.
Dubai Holding Entertainment owns the largest radio network in the region.
Arabian Radio Network (ARN) is the most dynamic multiplatform broadcaster in the UAE and is at the forefront of innovation.
It provides advanced in-studio cameras, broadcasting on-air, online on smartphone apps and the Apple TV platform.
ARN has ten radio stations, including Dubai Eye, Virgin Radio, Al Arabiya and Hit – reaching over 200 nationalities and 4 million listeners each week in seven languages.
Building on ARN’s commitment to embracing the future and being able to provide access to the best marketing platforms in the region, MPN by Dubai Holding Entertainment is a multimedia sales house, operating premium out-of-home assets, video production, event sponsorship and activations.
About The Job
- Manage and oversee facilities management operations across the waterpark to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
- Lead preventive maintenance programmes and coordinate timely emergency repairs to maintain facility uptime.
- Supervise and develop a team of supervisors and technicians, ensuring high performance and operational excellence.
- Coordinate and manage external vendors and service providers to deliver agreed service standards and outcomes.
- Monitor MEP systems, HVAC, water systems, electrical infrastructure, and energy usage to optimise performance.
- Conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.
- Support budgeting, procurement activities, and resource planning to meet operational requirements.
Essential
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
- 5–6 years of experience in facilities management or technical operations, including team leadership responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of MEP systems, HVAC, water systems, and electrical maintenance.
- Experience managing vendors, contractors, and service level agreements.
- Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and operational compliance requirements.
- Ability to manage budgets, resources, incident response, and technical reporting.
Desired
- Professional certifications relevant to Facilities Management, HVAC, Electrical Systems, or Building Services.
- Experience within hospitality, leisure, entertainment, waterpark, theme park, or large-scale destination environments.
- Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and continuous improvement capabilities.
- Demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and teamwork skills.
- About the Benefits:
- In the world of entertainment, Dubai Holding Entertainment is dedicated to nurturing the talents and well-being of our team members.
- Join our dynamic and diverse workforce to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, exciting career development opportunities, and a collaborative and creative work environment.
- We strongly believe in empowering our workforce, as they play a pivotal role in shaping unforgettable entertainment experiences for tomorrow.
- We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most innovative candidates who aspire to make a significant impact on the future of the entertainment industry in Dubai.
- At Dubai Holding Entertainment, we embrace equal opportunity and promote a discrimination-free environment where everyone's unique talents and contributions are celebrated.
- Join us in crafting a thrilling and extraordinary tomorrow in entertainment!
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