Mechanic

About the Company and Job Location

The position is based at Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara, part of Minor Hotels, a global hotel owner and operator managing over 530 properties under various brands across six continents. The resort prides itself on offering exceptional experiences tailored to diverse traveler needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update detailed records for marine vehicles at the resort.
• Oversee all repairs and upkeep of water-based vehicles such as speedboats, dive boats, barges, whalers, rowing boats, pontoons, and dhonis.
• Provide maintenance support for land vehicles like golf carts and buggies when needed.
• Document all service activities, including repairs and replacement of parts for boats, vehicles, and equipment, ensuring equipment is in sound working order.
• Attend to maintenance of power house generators and machinery as requested.
• Execute preventive maintenance schedules diligently.
• Perform electric arc and oxy-acetylene welding and undertake minor fabrication and metalwork when qualified and required.
• Recommend system improvements to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement resort engineering policies, standards, and procedures effectively.
• Coordinate maintenance requests, providing timely feedback upon completion.
• Assist with scheduling and forecasting marine maintenance workload.
• Participate actively in fire prevention training and safety programs.
• Support initiatives to improve procedures and reduce engineering expenses.
• Maintain comprehensive records relating to marine vehicle operations and engineering assignments.
• Ensure engineering services meet established quality standards and safety requirements.
• Perform inspections to ensure cleanliness and orderliness in engineering workshops and areas.
• Help organize accurate procurement of spare parts in collaboration with storekeeper.
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of engineering staff as needed.
• Collaborate with Assistant Chief Engineer for daily work follow-ups and with Chief Engineer on engineering budget reviews.
• Attend shift duties, respond promptly to service requests, and participate in daily briefings, meetings, and training sessions.
• Comply with Anantara’s safety, fire, hygiene, and environmental policies, including energy conservation programs.
• Support resort contractors, assist other departments with specialized services during events, and act as a fire brigade team member when assigned.

Candidate Qualifications

• Preferably male candidates.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant mechanic experience, particularly in marine or resort vehicle maintenance.
• Proficient English communication abilities.
• Strong technical skills with a good personality.
• Capability to handle work-related stress and multitask effectively.