Maintenance Engineer / Shift Engineer

About the role

Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh is looking for a full-time Maintenance Engineer / Shift Engineer. The role covers operational maintenance of building services and equipment, acting as the on-duty engineering representative during each shift, with work on a rotating schedule including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor, inspect, maintain and repair building services such as HVAC systems, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, generators, pumps, lifts, lighting, kitchen equipment, pool and spa systems, plumbing and domestic water systems.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) so systems run efficiently, consistently and safely.
• Respond promptly to engineering and guest-service requests and breakdowns, minimise downtime and coordinate urgent repairs.
• Log all activities, complete shift hand-over reports, maintain maintenance logbooks and checklists, and monitor energy consumption to support energy-saving initiatives.
• Act as the on-duty engineering representative, coordinate with Housekeeping, Front Office, F&B, Security and Maintenance, report major failures or safety hazards to the Senior/Chief Engineer, and help train junior engineers or technicians.
• Ensure compliance with local fire, health and safety and mechanical/electrical codes, conduct regular rounds of guest floors, plant rooms and public areas, and keep an inventory of spare parts and tools.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management or a related technical field.
• At least 2-4 years of engineering or maintenance experience in a 4- or 5-star hotel, resort or large facility (higher preferred).
• Good English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, nights, weekends and public holidays, and availability for emergency call-outs.
• Ability to work independently under pressure, with a strong team spirit and good personal presentation.

Required skills

• Technical knowledge of HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, electrical systems and plumbing.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics, use maintenance software and complete shift documentation.
• Physical readiness for plant rooms, rooftops, service corridors and outdoor equipment, including working at heights and in heat and humidity.