HVAC Technician

Company Description

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Raffles the Palm

Raffles the Palm Dubai is on the western crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the world’s largest manmade island and archipelago. This luxurious five-star hotel with 353 spacious rooms, suites and villas is embellished with hand-crafted Italian touches and offset by carefully selected amenities to complete the atmosphere of elegance. Guests can enjoy panoramic views, a private beach, state of the art entertainment and recreational facilities, including specialist boutiques, a VIP movie theatre, signature and private restaurants complemented by exquisite banqueting and conference spaces.

When visiting Raffles, guests will discover the individual personality and story offered by the hotel. At the essence of every Raffles is the delivery of thoughtful, personal and discreet service to well-travelled guests. Raffles Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, luxury international hotel company with a history dating back to 1887 with the opening of Raffles Hotel, Singapore. The portfolio currently comprises nearly twenty luxurious properties, from secluded resorts to city hotels in key locations around the world.

Job Description

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Raffles The Palm as we are currently looking for an HVAC Technician, reporting to the Engineering Supervisor / Duty Engineer.

The HVAC Technician is responsible for carrying out a variety of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting tasks across the property, ensuring that all HVAC systems operate efficiently, safely, and in accordance with the hotel’s safety, quality, and operational requirements.

At Raffles The Palm, the HVAC Technician plays an important role in maintaining the comfort, functionality, and exceptional standards of the property. The role requires a skilled, reliable, and detail-oriented professional who can perform preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnose HVAC issues, and respond efficiently to technical requirements. The HVAC Technician works proactively and collaboratively with the Engineering and other operational teams to ensure optimal performance of HVAC systems and support the seamless operation of the hotel.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities includes but are not limited to the following: -

• Reports to the Duty Engineer / Supervisor regarding daily work progress and work order completion.
• Attains all A/C complaint reports on daily basis. Guest room trouble is given priority.
• Works closely with Duty Engineer / Supervisor and peers to carry out preventive maintenance and annual maintenance program.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations in job, departmental procedures and instructions.
• Carries out all other tasks assigned to him by his supervisor.

OTHER

These includes but are not limited to the following:-

• Able to read Building services, Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Electrical drawings.
• Able to fault find and repair air-conditioning and building control systems. Good electrical knowledge.
• Knowledge of BMS systems.
• Experience of reciprocating Chillers and Air handling plant and cold rooms.
• Familiar with planned Preventive Maintenance and Safety programmes.
• Flexible and team player – able to work on own initiative.
• Good understanding of water treatment techniques and able to handle chemicals.
• Makes periodic inspection tours to check all refrigeration equipment functioning properly.
• Carries out guest room maintenance according to schedule programme.
• Works closely with electrician to carry out electrical work when required, including functions and parties.
• Daily refrigeration log sheet to be filled and temperature to be recorded.
• Works closely with peers to assist in their job when requested by supervisor.
• Keeps all necessary tools in good working condition, keep their working place neat and clean.
• Understand the Raffles Brand and operating standards.
• Participate and assist in other projects as required.
• Ensure that all HVAC stocks are ordered and that the stores are well managed and maintained.

Qualifications

• Secondary School + Technical College or equal.
• Minimum 5 years air-conditioning or refrigeration installation or maintenance experience in Industrial/Commercial Projects. Luxury Hotels – Hospitals experience preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Good all round practical trade skills inclusive fabrication, installation and maintenance.
• Ability to do Gas and Arch welding
• Good English command

AND ABOVE ALL

• Embrace the Raffles brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.
• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected

Additional Information

Additional Information

Employee Benefits: Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.

Our Values

Respect:
We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

Excellence:
We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.

Belonging:
We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.

Empowerment:
We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences.

Integrity:
We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Raffles is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

At Raffles, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.