Duty Engineer

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Fairmont Bab Al Bahr seeks a Duty Engineer to join their on-site, full-time team in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on leading daily engineering briefings, planning and supervising maintenance, managing work orders with accurate records, troubleshooting and providing hands-on support for electrical, plumbing, and major equipment systems, and ensuring safety and reporting. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in a similar hospitality maintenance role, strong MEP knowledge, and proven ability to plan preventive maintenance, manage crews, and respond to emergencies. To apply, tailor your CV to hospitality maintenance with concrete metrics, highlight CMMS or reporting experience, safety certifications, and examples of cost-saving or uptime improvements, plus collaborative, proactive mindset and solid communication.

Company Description

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.