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Assistant Manager - Engineering

Doha, Qatar

Organization- Andaz Doha

Summary

Duties and responsibilities related to the Assistant Manager - Engineering role:

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.

Qualifications

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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