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Salem Alqous, Chief Engineer

Salem Alqous

Chief Engineer·Rotana hotel management

Saudi Arabia

Diploma, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems

Work experience

Total years of experience: 23 years, 1 months

Chief Engineer

August 2023 - Present

Rotana hotel management

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

August 2023 - Present

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Engineering

Chief Engineer – Rebranding Project

August 2023 - Present

Al-Reem Rayhan By Rotana

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

August 2023 - Present

• Hiring a Team of technicians with a hospitality experience.
• Setting all hotel Energy parameters to achieve the best energy saving outputs from BMS, Lighting
Control system, Scheduling equipment & Proper PPM for guest rooms, & Electrical Equipment.
• Rearranging Kitchen Equipment in-line with the kitchen operation & setting PPM.
• Running and doing PPM for Laundry Equipment with the minimum cost.
• Creating a new venue in Lobby area from the existing Furniture and Equipment.
• Initiating and rearranging all AMCs in the property to be in line with Rotana Standards.
• Running dead STP Plant and getting the best output to the irrigation system.
• Developing Landscape areas to enhance guests welcoming experience.
• Developing BMS & FACP for proper integration to meet Civil defense & Rotana requirements.
• Renovation of 1000 M3 Swimming pool and pool surround floor.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Chief Engineer

September 2018 - August 2023

Royal Private Affairs

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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September 2018 - August 2023

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Engineering

Multi Properties Deputy Director of Engineering.

September 2018 - September 2022

Royal Private Affairs

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

September 2018 - September 2022

• Supervising the operation of the main contractor to smooth the busy occupation of the palace.
• Coordinating the owners requests with all the parties (Royal Clinics, Royal Guards, Projects
Department, Contractors, PMO, Consultants) to achieve the highest level of quality in accordance
with the Royal standards.
• Initiating, Finalizing, Supervising, and handing over Maintenance Projects for each of: (Woodwork,
Granite floor works, Carpet replacement works, Generators Major Maintenance works, Structure
repair works, Shelving for 5 stores buildings project, Replacing AC Units Project, replacing kitchens
Gas safety system project, Barracks Renovation project, and Swimming Pool Filters Replacement
Project).
• Operating an old IPTV system, completing the project, and handing it over to the main contractor.
• Developing, Supervising, and handing over Rush projects: (Swimming Pool Renovation projects,
Exterior Woodwork, Asphalting, Car Shades, Marble works, Glassworks, and Water Treatments).
• Coordination of Hard, KPI, Safety, and Project meetings with all the parties.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Chief Engineer

March 2016 - September 2020

Movenpick Hotel AlKhobar

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

March 2016 - September 2020

Familiar and complies with the hotels mission and standards in performing maintenance activities.
Maximise maintenance team potential with a balanced focus on operations, guests, employee and owners satisfaction.
Represents the engineering department during the daily HOD morning meetings.
Prioritise, plan, schedule assign and supervise the engineering department staff.
Oversee the maintenance tasks, work orders and special projects ensuring timely and accurate completion.
Respond to guests maintenance needs promptly and ensure guests receive professional, efficient prompt and courteous service to hotel standards.
Maintain the physical appearance and operational efficiency of the hotel including physical. mechanical, electrical, plumbing etc.
Installation & maintenance of all equipment related to HVAC, DG Sets, Water treatment, Fire Safety etc.
Prepare reports as required by the Housekeeping Manager and General Manager.
Attend all Facility Management/Property meetings as required, passing on necessary information to the maintenance team in regular junior staff meetings.
Ensure property, grounds, physical plant and work areas are maintained to standard and that all safety equipment and conditions are to code.
Provide training to staff on supplies, inventory, maintenance and ordering procedures.
Train engineering department staff on correct maintenance procedures and assists in repairs as needed.
Maintain, monitor and test hotels emergency and security systems, features like Fire Alarm, CCTV, baggage scanners etc.
Discuss with GM / Owner / Department heads on maintenance status and inspection reports.
Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs.
Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses.
Coordinate with the equipment suppliers for AMC and any outstanding issues.
Responsible for quality service, meeting/exceeding financial goals, short and long term planning and day-to-day operations

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, Engineering Supervisor, Shift Leader

September 2008 - August 2018

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

September 2008 - August 2018

• Replacing 1600 M2 Banquet Hall carpet.
• Replacing 143 Rooms carpet.
• Soft renovation for Banquet Hall decoration.
• Soft renovation and modernization for 143 rooms (IPTV system replacement, TV replacement, TV
cabinets modernization) to enhance the guests experience in the rooms.
• Renovation of 2 RO stations of 350 M3/ 24H.
• Replacing waterproofing for the chiller yard.
• Re-polishing all the marble floors of the hotel.
• An audiovisual upgrade for the Banquet Hall to be 4K ready.
• Building a gas tank cooling system according to the Saudi Civil Defense.
• Replacing the hotel logo with a new one fitted with LED lights.
• Replacing all the hotel lights with LED lights.
• Light up the hotel entrance fountain with RGB Waterproof LED lights.
• Achieving the Green Globe Gold certificate for 5 consecutive years.
Green Globe Middle Eastern Members — Green Globe

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Assistant Chief Engineer

September 2008 - March 2016

Movenpick Hotel & Resorts

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

September 2008 - March 2016

Assist Chief Engineer in installation and maintenance of the architectural, mechanical and electrical systems.

Perform routine maintenance to determine damages, repairs and replacements.

Support in developing preventive maintenance and energy conservation programs.

Plan, coordinate and execute renovation projects.

Assist in employee recruiting, training, performance evaluation, termination and promotion activities.

Ensure that building structures and all mechanical and electrical systems are in good and safe conditions.

Ensure that engineering team uses equipment safely and efficiently to avoid accidents.

Mange all expenses within the allotted budget.

Communicate overall condition of engineering systems to Chief Manager on regular basis.

Assist engineering staff to process customer requests promptly and accurately

Recommend cost-effective solutions to maintain building structures and related systems.

Ensure that work area is maintained clean, safe and organized.

Educate team on safety regulations, engineering policies and purchasing procedures and other company standards.

Oversee recycling and waste disposal programs.

Prioritize, plan and assign daily work duties to engineering staffs.

Order and stock the maintenance supplies to avoid any shortages.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Engineering

Installation & Commissioning AC/Kitchen Technician

August 2003 - August 2008

Abdin Industrial Company

Amman, Jordan

August 2003 - August 2008

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Maintenance Technician

May 2003 - August 2008

Abdin Industrisl

Amman, Jordan

May 2003 - August 2008

Installation, maintaining, upgrading for all commercial kitchens, restaurants, hotels & catering equipments

Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy
Job role:
Maintenance, Repair, and Technician

Education

Wadi Elsir Training Center ( UNRWA )

April 2003

April 2003

Diploma, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems

Jordan

GPA (percentage): 94%

GPA (percentage): 94%

HVAC

Skills

CMM
Expert
CMM
Expert
Hiring
Expert
Hiring
Expert
Energy Conservation
Expert
Energy Conservation
Expert
Office Work
Expert
Office Work
Expert
HVAC
Expert
HVAC
Expert
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Time Management
Intermediate
Time Management
Intermediate
On Job training
Expert
On Job training
Expert
Selecting And hiring
Expert
Selecting And hiring
Expert
PMP
Expert
PMP
Expert
Access Database
Intermediate
Access Database
Intermediate
preventive maintenance
Expert
preventive maintenance
Expert
maintenance engineering
Expert
maintenance engineering
Expert
programming
Expert
programming
Expert
maintenance management
Expert
maintenance management
Expert
maintenance planning
Expert
maintenance planning
Expert
maintenance services
Expert
maintenance services
Expert
system maintenance
Expert
system maintenance
Expert
Hiring
Expert
Hiring
Expert
Energy Conservation
Expert
Energy Conservation
Expert
Office Work
Expert
Office Work
Expert
HVAC
Expert
HVAC
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Essential Management techniques
May 2014
Lessons in Leadership
May 2012
Fire & Safety
Jan 2009

Training
Selecting And hiring
Movenpick hotels And Resorts
Jan 2016

Hobbies

  • Football
  • Technology & Internet