Summary
Accor is hiring a Maintenance Engineer for a hotel in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role plans and oversees preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoots equipment issues, and supports installations, repairs, and reliability improvements. Responsibilities include maintenance planning and records, spare parts coordination, contractor supervision, safety compliance, and supporting technicians. Applicants need a relevant engineering bachelor’s degree, at least 3 years of maintenance engineering experience, and good English; Arabic is an advantage.
The posting
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Company Description
Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.
Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.
Job Description
Maintenance Engineer – Key Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and oversee planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and corrective/unplanned maintenance activities for electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems, machinery, and equipment.
- Monitor the condition and performance of machines and equipment to identify potential failures and minimize unexpected breakdowns and operational downtime.
- Lead troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and repair activities for electrical, mechanical, and control system issues.
- Participate in new machinery installation, commissioning, testing, and production transfer projects, ensuring proper maintenance requirements and technical standards are established from the beginning.
- Take an active role in machine construction, modification, overhaul, refurbishment, and revision activities.
- Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules, checklists, technical procedures, and maintenance standards for all assigned equipment.
- Analyze recurring equipment failures and conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to identify corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
- Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving equipment reliability, efficiency, safety, and maintenance performance.
- Coordinate with Production and other operational departments to plan maintenance activities while minimizing disruption to operations.
- Manage and maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment history, work orders, breakdown reports, and technical documentation.
- Support the development and implementation of maintenance KPIs, including equipment availability, downtime, breakdown frequency, preventive maintenance completion, and maintenance response time.
- Manage spare parts and maintenance materials, including stock monitoring, critical spare identification, minimum stock levels, and timely replenishment.
- Review technical specifications and support the selection and procurement of spare parts, tools, equipment, and maintenance services.
- Coordinate and supervise external contractors and service providers during specialized maintenance, inspections, repairs, and equipment servicing.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company requirements.
- Conduct regular inspections of machinery, equipment, electrical systems, and mechanical installations to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Assist in preparing maintenance budgets, annual maintenance plans, and equipment replacement or capital expenditure proposals.
- Review equipment manuals, technical drawings, electrical diagrams, and manufacturer recommendations to ensure proper maintenance and repair practices.
- Support the implementation and improvement of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and ensure maintenance data is accurately recorded and updated.
- Train, guide, and support maintenance technicians and team members in proper troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and safe working practices.
- Ensure that all maintenance activities are properly documented and completed within the required timeframe.
- Participate in equipment performance reviews, reliability improvement programs, and energy-efficiency initiatives.
- Maintain an adequate level of technical readiness to respond to urgent breakdowns and critical equipment failures.
- Recommend technical improvements, equipment upgrades, and process modifications to enhance reliability, productivity, energy efficiency, and operational performance.
- Perform any other maintenance and engineering responsibilities as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in maintenance engineering.
- Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems.
- Experience in preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Experience with PPM, CMMS, and maintenance planning.
- Knowledge of spare parts management and maintenance documentation.
- Ability to read technical drawings and electrical schematics.
- Good knowledge of HSE and maintenance safety procedures.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance systems.
- Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage.