Maintenance Engineer - DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Residences
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About the Role
Hilton is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Residences. You will lead maintenance operations, ensure safety compliance, and drive engineering performance to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high performing maintenance team
- Manage daily maintenance operations, prioritize tasks, and verify completion through property maintenance management system
- Ensure safety and compliance by overseeing maintenance of physical building, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, and life safety systems
- Monitor departmental KPIs including equipment upkeep, audit results, and team productivity
- Support hotel wide operational leadership including evacuation procedures and duty manager coverage
- Oversee contractor work and inspect completed work for quality and compliance
- Lead energy efficiency initiatives and support property wide energy conservation programs
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or related technical discipline
- Minimum 2 years of experience in hotel engineering, facilities management, or building maintenance
- Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire life safety systems, kitchen and laundry equipment, and general building maintenance
- Ability to diagnose faults, troubleshoot technical issues, and perform corrective maintenance
- Knowledge of local health and safety regulations, engineering standards, and environmental practices
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer literacy including Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems
- Flexibility to respond to emergency situations and work varying schedules
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Job Description
- Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Maintenance Engineer, you’re not just overseeing physical building and systems maintenance and repairs – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high performing team: Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognise achievements to build a motivated and high performing team
- Maintenance Engineer with managing daily maintenance operations: Oversee maintenance activities, prioritize tasks, and verify completion through the property maintenance management system; ensure timely resolution of service requests, guest concerns, and emergencies
- Ensure safety and compliance: Oversee the maintenance of the physical building, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, and life safety systems, coordinate inspections, and uphold safety and compliance standards in line with national and local regulations
- Maintenance Engineer, Engineer needed with driving engineering performance: Monitor departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including equipment upkeep, audit results, and team productivity and act as need to improve performance
- Support hotel wide operational leadership: Collaborate with the broader hotel leadership team in overseeing evacuation procedures, duty manager coverage, and other safety protocols as needed
- Oversee contractor work: Supervise external contractors and inspect completed work for quality and compliance
- Lead energy efficiency initiatives: Support and oversee property wide energy conservation programs to reduce utility costs
Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar role in a hotel engineering, facilities management, or building maintenance, preferably within an international hospitality environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire life safety systems, kitchen and laundry equipment, and general building maintenance.
- Experience in implementing and monitoring preventive maintenance programs to ensure the safety, security, conservation, and compliance of the hotel.
- Ability to diagnose faults, troubleshoot technical issues, and perform corrective maintenance efficiently.
- Knowledge of local health and safety regulations, engineering standards, and environmental practices.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with Team Members, guests, and external contractors.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced hospitality environment.
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications and maintenance management systems.
- Flexibility to respond to emergency situations and work varying schedules as required by business needs.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience within a Hilton property or another internationally recognized hotel brand.
- Technical certifications related to HVAC, electrical systems, or building maintenance.
- Experience with energy management and sustainability initiatives.
- Supervisory experience leading engineering or maintenance teams.
About Us
- At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the
- Our award winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world class brands, and a company wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.
Benefits
- Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
- Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
- Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
- Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves and their loved ones. In many countries, eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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