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Refrigeration Technician

  • 546728
  • Engineering & Maintenance
  • Full time
  • Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is looking for a Refrigeration Technician to join our Engineering team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is the definition of an unrivalled Arabian fantasy. From a 1.3km pristine private beach, landscaped pools and a private marina overlooking a natural bay, the hotel is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi and perfect for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or for events and meetings that make a statement, with some of the city’s largest hotel conference centres. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi offers award-winning 5-star luxury hospitality and authentic local experiences with 390 luxurious rooms and suites along with award-winning culinary cuisines.

About the job

Based at the Emirates palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi within the Engineering Department, The Refrigeration Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of all refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment throughout the hotel, in accordance with Emirates Palace standards, to ensure optimum operating efficiency at all times. The Refrigeration Technician reports to the Refrigeration Engineer.

As a Refrigeration Technician, you will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Repair and maintenance of all types of refrigeration equipment such as walk in cold-room and freezer rooms and other commercial/industrial refrigeration equipment
  • Carries out preventive refrigeration and routine maintenance. Attends to repairs and maintenance of refrigeration equipment electrical control system
  • Responds to a guest’s maintenance request within 15 minutes of receipt of the same
  • Ensure that the supplied uniform is clean and in good repair. Always maintain a clean and tidy appearance before entering a guestroom or public areas
  • Ensure that the plant rooms, workshops and related areas are kept clean and tidy
  • Observes prescribed safety standards. Helps maintain safe conditions for self and others
  • Performs related duties and special projects assigned
  • Interacts with other departments when necessary to provide additional or specialized services for functions, promotions and festivities.

As a Refrigeration Technician, we expect from you: 

  • Minimum 2–3 years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment.
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, chillers, refrigerators, freezers, cold rooms, and related equipment.
  • Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
  • Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot technical faults efficiently.

Our commitment to you

  • Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
  • MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
  • Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
  • Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

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