Director of Engineering

  • Full-time
  • Company Location: Anantara Mina Al Arab (Ras Al Khaimah)

Company Description

Escape to Ras Al Khaimah for beach, desert, and mountain adventures. The northernmost emirate of the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah enjoys a more tranquil rhythm, yet is only 45 minutes from Dubai. Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort offers overwater luxury on the Arabian Gulf in a pristine eco-sanctuary.

Nature lovers will relish the open terrain of Ras Al Khaimah. From balmy waters to golden shorelines to rugged desert, adventure abounds. Charter a yacht and sail off into the sunset. Ride across rolling dunes and conquer the mountain peak of Jebel Jais.

Job Description

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everything that needs to be done. The key responsibilities for this position are:

Planning and Organizing:

— To comply with all statutory and legal requirements for fire, health, and safety licensing and provide all necessary safety equipment required for work to be carried out efficiently and safely.

— Plan and manage all preventative maintenance work, new projects, extensions, and renovations.

— Continually monitor the responsible use of energy across the properties, and implement measures resulting in energy cost savings.

— To prepare the Engineering budget for the region and provide Engineering input into property strategic and operational planning exercises.

Maintenance

— Provide in-house mechanical and electrical servicing, repair, and maintenance using well-trained, presentable personnel carrying out maintenance works in an efficient, discreet, and guest-friendly manner.

— Carry out continuous inspections to ensure the highest level of guest comfort is maintained and that all services are in proper working condition.

— Ensure that all maintenance requests are prioritized and dealt with in an efficient manner.

— Develop a team of technically proficient engineers to carry out all required engineering work to standard with technical specifications.

Project Management

— Act as a Project Manager between the region and outside contractors or technical services on major projects.

— Build long-term, value-based customer relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

— Consistently work with the GMs and property-based engineers to ensure alignment and effective execution of all engineering-related deliverables and projects.

Qualifications

— Bachelor's degree in Engineering;

— 3-5 years or more operating experience with sound leadership ability;

— Vast experience in the hospitality industry is required;

— Fluency in English;

— Effective communication at all levels;

— Commercial/business acumen;

— Ability to manage & lead matrix teams;

— Articulation of the vision and translation of it to reality;

— Must be familiar with the operations and priorities of all the Hotel

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