Assistant Director of Engineering

2 weeks ago


Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Shangri-La Hotels Full time

Shangri-La Jeddah

Anchored on the new Jeddah Waterfront along the shores of the Red Sea, Shangri-La Jeddah sets a new standard for luxury in the city. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the hotel invite the outdoors in, and the stylish interiors reflect the endless blue of the sea and sandy beaches right outside. A dedicated Kids Club and supervised play area provides the canvas for families to create unforgettable memories, while innovative dining concepts promise to satisfy the most refined palates.

203 stylish rooms and suites plus 17 luxury serviced apartments
4 restaurants and lounges, including the legendary Shang Palace
Convenient for Jeddah’s popular landmarks and Red Sea Mall
116 privately owned Burj Assila Residences. They also have access to The Wellness Club facilities.

**Job Summary**:
The Assistant Director of Engineer is responsible for assisting the daily shifts of the engineering department and reporting to the Director of Engineering, will be responsible for proper maintenance and repair of all buildings, fixtures, fittings, and equipment as technical improvements, preventive maintenance, and utilities consumption control.

As an Assistant Director of Engineering, we rely on you to,

Plans, designs, and implements minor projects, to improve the plant efficiency or reduce other operating and maintenance costs.
Plans and implements a preventive maintenance system to try and achieve zero defects for all equipment in the hotel.
Provides training to all department staff to ensure efficient operation, proper maintenance, and repair to equipment as well as good morale.
Attends daily morning briefing.
Conducts monthly internal meetings to keep staff informed and to seek feedback.
Conducts daily briefings and distributes work assignments.
Prepares and attends P&L and Dept. Heads meeting. Analyses performance and ways to improve it.
Communicates with VIP guests. Enquires about their stay in the hotel, comfort preferences and problems.
Ensures Repairs and Maintenance (work orders) are taken care of.
Motivates staff by providing positive feedback and reinforcement.
Monitors performance of engineering staff and communicates this to each staff either personally or through Maintenance Officers on a regular basis through counseling.
Documents performance of Engineering staff through biannual performance review in conjunction with HR
Implements the identified Best Practices in the work area.
Participates actively in the monitoring and planning for the continual improvement of the Resort’s EMS.
Has overall responsibility for implementing the Resort’s environmental commitment on “Prevention of Pollution.”

**What we are Looking For**:
Neat, articulate and pleasant appearance
Good Health.
Oral and written fluency in English.
5 years’ experience working experience in engineering.
Minimum 2 years previous work experience in a similar capacity within an international world-class hotel brand.

Anchored on the new Jeddah Waterfront along the shores of the Red Sea, Shangri-La Jeddah sets a new standard for luxury in the city. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the hotel invite the outdoors in, and the stylish interiors reflect the endless blue of the sea and sandy beaches right outside. A dedicated Kids Club and supervised play area provide the canvas for families to create unforgettable memories, while innovative dining concepts promise to satisfy the most refined palates.



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