Mechanical Supervisor

About the role

The Mechanical Supervisor supports the Chief Engineer and works closely with the Technical Director at a Kempinski hotel in Beirut. The role covers department budgets, capital expenditures, room and public area preventive maintenance, energy conservation and general engineering coordination. The hotel operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, and hours vary with business needs.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the engineering department and act as the main point of contact with other departments.
• Assist the Technical Director in managing engineering staff and developing the unit's business plan.
• Ensure compliance with facility regulations and safety standards.
• Handle guest room repairs: plunging toilets, unclogging drains, plumbing, electrical equipment, air conditioners, lamps, switches and outlets, and TV programming.
• Handle public area repairs: plumbing, electrical, HVAC equipment and cosmetic items.
• Monitor fire alarm and life safety systems, know how fire sprinklers and emergency power systems work, and respond to emergencies.
• Observe energy and utilities usage and suggest energy-saving measures.
• Maintain tools and equipment, keep them clean, lubricated and stored properly.
• Respond to emergencies and accidents, follow job safety analyses, and keep a daily log of activities and problems.
• Clean engineering areas, keep workspaces tidy and provide training and technical advice to other engineers.

Required profile

• Lebanese nationality; vocational school level education.
• 3 to 7 years of experience as an engineering technician, preferably in a 5-star hotel.
• Excellent local language skills (oral and written); English oral and written skills; additional languages are beneficial.
• Teamwork, problem-solving, decision-making and motivating others.
• Identifies with the Kempinski core values: people-oriented, passionate about European luxury, entrepreneurial, straightforward, planning and organizing.