Duty Engineer

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is a 5-star Abu Dhabi beach resort with a stunning setting on Abu Dhabi Creek. Our luxurious urban hideaway offers unparalleled panoramas over the glittering white-marble minarets of iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Alongside exquisite restaurants and bars, Fairmont Abu Dhabi boasts 366 spacious rooms, suites and a villa. Designed with discerning business and leisure guests in mind, our incomparable facilities include a private beach, pool, meeting rooms, and a magnificent ballroom for lavish celebrations.

Job Description

• Attend daily morning briefings with senior engineering leadership to align on operational priorities and work schedules
• Plan, assign, supervise, and inspect maintenance, repair, and construction activities to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to preventive maintenance schedules
• Manage work orders efficiently by assigning, distributing, and tracking completion status; maintain accurate records and documentation of all maintenance activities and equipment history
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, diagnose technical issues, and provide hands-on technical assistance to maintenance technicians
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, emergency calls, equipment breakdowns, and urgent repairs across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and major equipment systems
• Generate comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly reports documenting maintenance activities, work completed, outstanding tasks, and operational metrics
• Ensure strict compliance with all safety protocols, regulations, and occupational health and safety procedures; assist engineering crews during emergencies and crisis situations
• Oversee manpower distribution and scheduling to optimise resource allocation and meet operational demands
• Report major operational issues and concerns to the Chief Engineer in a timely and transparent manner

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a similar maintenance role, preferably within the hospitality industry, with hands-on experience in hotel facilities maintenance and operations.

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.

• Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance efficiently and safely.

• Effective communication skills to coordinate with team members, mechanics, contractors, and other departments.

• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to respond promptly to maintenance issues.

• Positive, proactive, and helpful attitude towards work, colleagues, and guest service.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.