Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts -
Company: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts –
WebSite: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Description:**Overview:**
AMAALA, situated on Saudi Arabia’s northwest coast, boasts diverse natural environments. The Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA at Triple Bay, heralding a new era in wellness tourism, will feature 220 rooms and suites, along with villas offering private pools, and 26 branded residential villas, all designed with panoramic bay and sea views. A luxury spa, complete with a sculptured waterfall, will be nestled within a tranquil garden. The Organic Spa Garden will serve as a central point, providing sensory stimulation through therapeutic remedies, including halotherapy, cryotherapy, and advanced skin therapies. A collaboration with fitness trainer Harley Pasternak will offer fitness enthusiasts high-performance training integrated with Triple Bay’s 300 hectares of natural terrain, featuring trails for canyoning and exploration of cliffs and valleys. Guests and residents can partake in guided hikes, mountain biking, equestrian trails, and utilize a 27-hole oceanfront golf course.
**Role Description:**
Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA at Triple Bay seeks an Engineering Supervisor to join its pre-opening team. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the incumbent will assist in leading the Engineering team through the final stages of construction, testing, commissioning, operational setup, and the subsequent transition to daily maintenance activities. Responsibilities encompass ensuring adherence to Four Seasons’ standards of quality, efficiency, and safety, supporting both project readiness and ongoing operations.
**Responsibilities:**
The Engineering Supervisor will:
* Support the Engineering leadership team in reviewing technical specifications, MEP installations, and testing procedures to ensure compliance with operational standards.
* Actively participate in inspections, snagging, commissioning, and system testing processes in collaboration with contractors and consultants.
* Supervise the handover of equipment, technical documentation, warranties, and asset tagging to ensure complete and accurate operational transitions.
* Oversee the setup and data entry of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (Hotsos), including asset registration, preventive maintenance schedules, and task generation.
* Coordinate closely with contractors and project teams to ensure timely rectification of defects, completion of punch lists, and successful system handovers.
* Assist in establishing engineering workshops, storerooms, organizing tools, spare parts, and implementing energy monitoring systems.
* Organize and supervise technical training for the engineering team on newly installed systems, such as HVAC, BMS, generators, elevators, and fire life safety equipment.
* Maintain comprehensive records of commissioning certificates, inspection reports, service agreements, and compliance documentation.
* Plan and oversee preventive maintenance activities for all critical equipment prior to and post-opening to ensure optimal operational reliability.
* Conduct regular site walks and inspections to ensure adherence to health, safety, and fire life safety standards.
* Coordinate with Housekeeping, Security, Food & Beverage, and other operational departments to ensure the resort’s technical readiness.
* Manage and assign engineering tasks, ensuring efficient and timely responses to snagging items, maintenance requests, and last-minute project adjustments.
* Transition into daily supervision of maintenance operations, including preventive maintenance programs, guest room repairs, public area maintenance, and emergency responses.
* Promote a culture of safety, sustainability, and service excellence within the Engineering team through hands-on leadership and training.
**Qualifications:**
Candidates must possess:
* A diploma or degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical field.
* A minimum of three years of engineering experience in luxury hotels, resorts, or large facilities, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
* Comprehensive technical knowledge in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire life safety systems, and energy management systems.
* Demonstrated experience with pre-opening activities, including commissioning, snagging, defect management, and system handover processes.
* Familiarity with CMMS platforms, particularly Hotsos, and proficiency in asset and preventive maintenance management.
* Exceptional leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, coupled with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.
* The capacity to perform effectively under pressure in a dynamic pre-opening environment, adapt readily to changes, and manage shifting operational priorities.
* Fluency in English.
**Compensation and Benefits:**
The position offers a competitive salary in a tax-free environment, housing and transportation, 30 days of vacation in addition to public holidays, complimentary meals and uniform cleaning, medical and life insurance, access to an Employee Assistance Program, worldwide complimentary room nights, opportunities for professional growth and development, and additional family benefits.
**Schedule:**
This is a full-time position.
**Localization:**
In support of the Saudi nationalization scheme, preference will be given to Saudi nationals with a passion for engineering operations and technical excellence. Suitable candidates must possess eligibility to work in Saudi Arabia and demonstrate fluency in both Arabic and English.
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