Sameena Amjath

Dedicated and results-oriented Hotel Engineering Professional with over 15 years of international experience in hospitality engineering and facilities management across the UAE, Qatar, and India. Extensive experience in hotel engineering operations, maintenance management, HVAC systems, electrical installations, refrigeration, plumbing, BMS, preventive and corrective maintenance, and building facilities management. Progressive career growth from Technician to Team Leader, Engineering Supervisor, and Duty Engineer, with extensive experience working within internationally recognized hospitality brands, including Anantara Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, and Hilton Hotels.

Strong ability to lead engineering teams, coordinate daily operations, manage maintenance activities, troubleshoot complex technical issues, maintain equipment reliability, and ensure compliance with hotel standards, Health & Safety, and Fire Life Safety requirements. Seeking an opportunity as an Assistant Chief Engineer or Chief Engineer with a reputed hotel, resort, or hospitality group in India, where I can utilize my international experience, technical knowledge, and leadership capabilities to improve engineering operations, operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, and asset performance.

DUTY ENGINEER - Anantara Mina Al Arab - Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

(2024 - 2026)

• Supervise and coordinate daily engineering operations and maintenance activities across hotel facilities.
• Ensure timely response to engineering work orders, guest complaints, equipment breakdowns, and operational requirements.
• Monitor HVAC systems, including AHU, FAHU, MAU, FCU, ERV, HRU, and VRF systems.
• Oversee troubleshooting and maintenance of refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and other hotel engineering systems.
• Monitor preventive and corrective maintenance schedules to maintain equipment reliability.
• Coordinate engineering team activities and ensure timely completion of assigned maintenance tasks.
• Monitor outstanding maintenance issues and follow up on departmental snag lists.
• Maintain engineering records, operational reports, and maintenance documentation.
• Assist in preparing monthly engineering and end-of-month reports.
• Coordinate with the Chief Engineer and other departments to ensure smooth hotel operations.
• Ensure compliance with hotel engineering standards, Health & Safety, and Fire Life Safety procedures.

ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR - Anantara Mina Al Arab - Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

(2023 - 2024)

• Supervised engineering technicians and coordinated daily maintenance operations.
• Organized planned preventive and corrective maintenance activities throughout hotel facilities.
• Monitored HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and building maintenance systems.
• Responded to guest-room maintenance requirements and departmental engineering requests.
• Coordinated maintenance priorities to minimize operational disruptions.
• Monitored team performance and ensured timely completion of maintenance assignments.
• Maintained maintenance records, reports, and outstanding work lists.
• Coordinated with management regarding technical issues and required corrective actions.
• Ensured compliance with engineering procedures, safety regulations, and hotel operating standards.

TEAM LEADER – ENGINEERING - Anantara Hotel - Abu Dhabi, UAE

(2013 - 2023)

• Led and supervised daily engineering activities and maintenance operations.
• Allocated work responsibilities to engineering technicians according to operational priorities.
• Supervised preventive and corrective maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, F&B outlets, and back-of-house facilities.
• Diagnosed and resolved technical issues involving HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and BMS systems.
• Coordinated emergency maintenance responses to minimize disruption to hotel operations.
• Monitored equipment conditions and followed up on outstanding maintenance requirements.
• Maintained departmental engineering reports, maintenance records, and documentation.
• Guided and trained junior technicians in troubleshooting and maintenance procedures.
• Supported the Chief Engineer and management team in maintaining engineering standards.
• Ensured compliance with Health & Safety and Fire Life Safety requirements.

GENERAL TECHNICIAN - InterContinental Hotels & Resorts / Resident Suites - Doha, Qatar

(2011 - 2013)

• Performed planned and corrective maintenance of hotel engineering systems.
• Maintained HVAC, electrical, plumbing, drainage, and building services.
• Carried out maintenance of LV electrical systems and hotel equipment.
• Maintained F&B outlets, function rooms, banquet areas, and guest facilities.
• Recorded daily operating temperatures and readings of cold rooms and refrigerators.
• Maintained refrigeration equipment, reciprocating chillers, cold rooms, freezers, and commercial refrigeration systems.
• Identified technical issues and recommended improvements to increase equipment efficiency.

TECHNICIAN - Hilton Hotel - Chennai, India

(2008 - 2010)

• Performed general hotel engineering and maintenance activities.
• Attended preventive and corrective maintenance requirements.
• Supported HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building maintenance operations.
• Responded to guest-room and departmental maintenance requests.
• Assisted senior engineering personnel with daily hotel engineering operations.
• Followed hotel Health & Safety and Fire Life Safety procedures.

Diploma Examination