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Job Summary:
- The MEP Technician is responsible for supporting the MEP activities like the installation, testing, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and hands-on troubleshooting of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems in a luxury hotel environment.
- During the pre-opening phase, this role is critical in ensuring all MEP systems operate efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with brand standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Actively support pre-opening MEP activities including inspections, testing, commissioning, snag clearance, and system handover.
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting and fault diagnosis of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting, ELV, and BMS-related issues.
- Operate, maintain, and repair MEP systems to ensure uninterrupted hotel operations.
- Execute preventive and corrective maintenance in line with approved schedules and hotel standards.
- Interpret and work from technical drawings, schematics, as-built documents, and O&M manuals.
- Coordinate with contractors and suppliers to resolve system defects and operational issues during pre-opening and post-opening phases.
- Respond promptly and effectively to emergency maintenance situations.
- Ensure compliance with local authority regulations, safety standards, and luxury hotel brand requirements.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, breakdown reports, and spare parts records.
- Adhere strictly to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies at all times.
- Support energy efficiency initiatives and sustainable operation of all MEP systems.
Qualifications & Experience:
- MUST have a Bachelor's Degree OR Technical diploma or ITI certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering - IN CAMPUS completion
- Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in troubleshooting MEP-related issues, preferably in a 5-star hotel or luxury hospitality environment.
- Previous hotel pre-opening experience is an advantage.
- Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting systems, and BMS.
- Ability to independently identify faults, analyze root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
Skills & Competencies:
- Proven hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
- Strong technical and diagnostic skills
- Attention to detail and quality
- Ability to work under pressure in a pre-opening environment
- Strong safety awareness and compliance mindset
Department: Engineering
Property Type: 5-Star Hotel (Pre-Opening)
