Assistant Manager - Engineering

• Oversee the hotel's daily preventive and reactive maintenance program, managing work orders through a CMMS to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Lead, schedule, and provide hands-on training for a multidisciplinary team of technicians (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
• Conduct daily team briefings to assign tasks and ensure smooth shift handovers between engineering staff.
• Manage and monitor the hotel’s Building Management System (BMS) to optimize energy, water, and utility consumption.
• Supervise the regular maintenance and operation of critical assets, including chillers, boilers, generators, and swimming pool equipment.
• Ensure all Fire, Life & Safety (FLS) systems are tested and maintained in full compliance with Qatar Civil Defence Department (QCDD) standards.
• Develop and conduct regular safety training and drills for the engineering team to ensure preparedness for any emergency.
• Act as a key contact for guest-related maintenance issues, ensuring prompt, professional, and discreet resolution with minimal guest disruption.
• Manage service contracts and relationships with third-party vendors for specialized equipment like elevators, kitchen systems, and fire suppression.
• Control the inventory of spare parts, tools, and supplies, and assist the Chief Engineer in preparing the annual departmental budget and CapEx proposals.
• Prepare regular operational reports on team productivity, energy consumption, project status, and incidents for senior management.
• Coordinate closely with Housekeeping and the Front Office to schedule room maintenance and projects, ensuring rooms are returned to service promptly.

• Ideally the candidate should have a degree or diploma in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering and/or Building Management
• Knowledge in preventive maintenance program and special projects will be valuable.
• Technical knowledge of air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration systems, fire main systems, sprinklers, water/waste treatment or hydraulics will be an advantage.

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