About the Role
W Hotels in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a specialized and experienced Engineering Supervisor to join their team. This is a full-time, non-management position located in the Financial District. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of the hotel's facilities. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in engineering and facilities management, with a proven ability to lead and develop a team.
Engineering Supervisor Responsibilities
As an Engineering Supervisor, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of all hotel equipment and systems, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for guests and staff. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, a commitment to quality, and excellent leadership skills to support the hotel's operational excellence.
- Install, maintain, and perform preventive maintenance on tools, appliances, and equipment.
- Recommend the replacement of tools, appliances, and equipment as needed.
- Calibrate all controls, meters, and gauges to ensure accurate operation.
- Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for essential services.
- Order, tag, and stock parts and supplies, maintaining an organized inventory.
- Maintain an accurate record of inventory and purchase orders.
- Inspect tools, equipment, and machinery to ensure they are in good working order.
- Enter and retrieve work-related information using computer systems.
- Operate power lifts safely and efficiently.
- Complete critical safety checklists, including fire pump and generator operational tests.
- Inspect fire sprinkler valves and alarm systems to ensure functionality.
- Assist in the development of disaster response protocols.
- Respond to guest repair requests promptly and professionally.
- Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and guiding employees.
- Adhere to all company, safety, and security policies and procedures.
- Report any maintenance issues, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
- Complete all required safety training and certifications.
- Ensure that uniforms and personal appearance are clean and professional at all times.
- Maintain the confidentiality of private information.
- Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards.
- Anticipate and address guest service needs, and assist individuals with disabilities.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues.
- Support the team to achieve common goals and listen and respond appropriately to employee concerns.
- Ensure compliance with quality expectations and standards.
- Identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost savings.
- Speak with others using clear and professional language.
- Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines.
- Perform physical tasks including reaching overhead and below the knees, bending, twisting, pulling, stooping.
- Transport, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying sizes and weights.
- Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time.
- Climb up and down stairs and/or service ramps.
- Perform other reasonably assigned job duties as requested by supervisors.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A certificate from a technical or vocational school or trade apprenticeship is preferred.
- A minimum of two years of relevant work experience is required.
- A minimum of two years of supervisory experience is required.
Core Competencies
- Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory Management
- Purchase Order Management
- Life Safety Systems
- Fire Safety
- Disaster Response Planning
- Guest Service Excellence
- Hiring and Recruitment
- Employee Training and Development
- Scheduling
- Employee Evaluation
- Employee Counseling and Discipline
- Employee Motivation and Guidance
- Adherence to Safety and Security Policies
- Computer Operations
- Power Lift Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational Efficiency Improvement
- Productivity Enhancement
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Cost Savings Strategies
- Professional Communication
Job and Location Details
This is a full-time position (Job Number: 26071605) falling under the Engineering & Facilities category. The work location is Area 1, Al-Aqiq Street, Financial District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13519. The job is not remote.
W Hotels is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunities. We actively foster an environment where our partners' unique backgrounds are celebrated and valued. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our partners. We are committed to not discriminating on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
24,000 - 28,000 / Month
Full-time
