Shangri-La Dubai

The award-winning Shangri-La Dubai offers luxurious accommodations, exceptional dining and gracious hospitality in the heart of one of the world\'s most dynamic cities.

Located along Sheikh Zayed Road, the 42 storey hotel is 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport and 5 minutes from the Dubai Convention Centre, World Trade Centre, Dubai International Financial Centre and downtown Burj Khalifa Dubai. It is within close proximity to shopping malls including the famous Dubai Mall as well as Dubai\'s popular beaches.

The hotel\'s 302 rooms, serviced apartments, residences and offices offer a combination of traditional luxury and modern functionality. Fantastic views and thoughtfully-selected furnishings create an experience of unparalleled style and comfort.

As Director of Engineering, we rely on you to:

• Maintain standards and ensure facilities are compliant with local regulations and ensure a systematic and cost-effective process of operating, maintaining and upgrading of assets
• Ensure that the equipment in the hotel runs smoothly and efficiently at all times
• Ensure the efficient and economic operations of the Engineering Department
• Manage the budget and expenditure on maintenance and projects
• Reduce energy consumption while taking into account guest comfort and equipment operating life
• Create awareness implementing energy management program
• Provide recommendation on increasing profitability and performance of Hotel
• Establish and implement a preventive maintenance program to achieve higher reliability and service ability of Hotel Facilities
• Providing training in all respective colleagues to ensure efficient operation, proper maintenance and repair to equipment are good morale
• Liaises with suppliers and contractors to obtain correct suppliers and ensure proper implementation of contracts

• Maintain and enhance Fire Life Safety in the hotel with the support of the FLS Manager

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for Engineering
• Preferably a degree holder in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
• Has relevant experience with an International Hotel Group
• Communicates and writes with fluency in English (and local language)
• Has great leadership and interpersonal skills
• Self-driven, goal-oriented and able to challenge the status quo
• Upholds professional values, ethics and integrity at all times
• Must be a friendly, helpful and trustworthy leader
• A motivator, self-starter and a team player

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