Shift Engineer (Resort Experience)

Role summary

Education and experience

• Option 1: High school diploma or GED, 3 years of engineering and maintenance or related professional experience, and technical training in HVAC-R, electrical or plumbing.
• Option 2: Two-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics or a related major; 1 year of related experience; and technical training in HVAC-R, electrical or plumbing.

Engineering operations and budgets

• Manage equipment and systems including refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and electrical systems.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with facility regulations and safety standards; manage heat, light and power and recommend energy-conservation methods.
• Develop service-contract specifications, administer contracts, and distribute and monitor preventive-maintenance and repair work orders.
• Oversee maintenance of grounds, guestrooms, public areas, restaurants, property vehicles and recreational facilities.
• Plan preventive maintenance and asset protection; develop renovation or new-construction project plans and supervise contractors against schedule and budget.
• Build relationships with external customers such as building and zoning departments, fire-prevention bureaus and vendors.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, guest rooms and common areas; assess required work and arrange services, repairs, renovations or replacements.
• Select and order equipment, supplies and furnishings, and manage parts and equipment inventory.

Property standards and guest service

• Keep building and equipment licenses and certifications current; maintain fire-fighting equipment, sprinkler systems and alarms.
• Ensure fire crews understand procedures, equipment and alarms, and assist with facility emergency response.
• Demonstrate leadership in guest hospitality and create a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
• Review guest comment cards and satisfaction results, share improvement plans with property leadership, and ensure corrective action is taken.

Location and schedule

• Full-time role at the property on Dibba Road in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.
• The posting states the position is not remote.

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