Seasonal Chief Engineer
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About the Role
AccorHotel seeks a Seasonal Chief Engineer to oversee engineering operations in Riyadh. The role manages HVAC, chillers, boilers, electrical substations, fire life safety systems, and water treatment.
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Responsibilities
- Direct day to day engineering operations to maintain guest rooms, public areas, and residences
- Manage and optimize operation of major plant equipment
- Oversee preventive maintenance program across all equipment and facilities
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests and operational breakdowns
- Formulate, monitor, and manage Engineering department's annual operating and capital expenditure budgets
- Implement energy conservation and waste management programs
- Oversee contract negotiations and manage vendor relations
- Ensure property compliance with local building codes and civil defense regulations
- Maintain and test Fire Life Safety systems and organize drills
- Drive environmental and sustainability initiatives
- Lead, mentor, and develop engineering team
- Coordinate with other departments to resolve issues
Requirements
- Direct day to day engineering operations
- Manage major plant equipment including HVAC, chillers, boilers, electrical substations, FLS systems, and water treatment
- Oversee preventive maintenance program
- Formulate and manage annual operating and capital expenditure budgets
- Ensure compliance with local building codes and civil defense regulations
- Lead and develop engineering team
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Overview
- Direct day to day engineering operations, ensuring all guest rooms, public areas, heart of house spaces, and residences are maintained in pristine condition.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize the operation of major plant equipment, including HVAC, chillers, boilers, electrical substations, fire life safety (FLS) systems, and water treatment facilities.
- Oversee a robust Preventive Maintenance (PM) program across all equipment and facilities to minimize downtime and extend asset lifespans.
- Respond swiftly and effectively to emergency maintenance requests and operational breakdowns.
- Formulate, monitor, and manage the Engineering department's annual operating budget (OpEx) and Capital Expenditure (CapEx) plans.
- Implement aggressive energy conservation and waste management programs to control utility costs without compromising guest comfort.
- Oversee contract negotiations and manage relations with third party vendors, contractors, and service providers, ensuring strict adherence to SLAs.
- Ensure the property is 100% compliant with Saudi Arabia's local building codes, civil defense regulations, and municipality standards.
- Maintain and regularly test all Fire Life Safety (FLS) systems, organizing regular drills and training sessions in coordination with the Risk & Security team.
- Drive environmental and sustainability initiatives aligned with Accor's Planet 21 / ESG commitments and local regulatory frameworks.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team, fostering a high performance 'hotelier' culture focused on attention to detail.
- In coordination with the People & Culture department, identify training needs, manage performance evaluations, and actively support the development and integration of Saudi national talent (Saudization initiatives) within the technical team.
- Maintain seamless communication and collaboration with other departments, particularly Housekeeping, Front Office, and Food & Beverage, to resolve issues promptly.
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