About This Role
This role oversees the full engineering lifecycle of a resort property—from electrical and mechanical systems to guest-facing amenities and safety infrastructure. It suits an experienced technical manager who can balance hands-on problem-solving with team leadership in a hospitality environment. The dual posting suggests Kuriftu is scaling its operations and needs disciplined professionals to maintain luxury standards across its properties.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The preference for candidates from international hotels or resorts signals that the employer values experience with high-traffic, high-comfort environments over general industrial engineering. The 5-year minimum with supervisory experience implies they want someone who has already managed teams and budgets, not just performed technical tasks. The diploma or degree requirement is flexible, suggesting practical competence and certification may weigh as heavily as formal education.
How to Approach This Application
Emphasize specific examples of preventive maintenance programs, energy efficiency initiatives, or emergency system upgrades you led at a hotel or resort. Highlight any experience with luxury amenities like pools, HVAC, or backup power systems. Since the location is Arba Minch, demonstrate your willingness to work in a regional setting and your understanding of managing resources in a non-urban environment. The employer likely prioritizes reliability, cost control, and guest satisfaction over pure technical innovation.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for mid-career engineers with 5–8 years of hospitality maintenance experience who are ready for site-level leadership. Competition is moderate, as the niche requires both technical and hospitality sector knowledge.
Engineering Head
Number Required: 2
Duty Station: Kuriftu Resort Arba Minch
About the Position
Kuriftu Resort is seeking highly qualified and experienced Engineering Heads to lead the engineering and maintenance operations of our resort facilities. The successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and safety of all engineering systems, utilities, and equipment within the resort.
Educational Qualifications
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in engineering and maintenance operations within an international hotel, resort, or hospitality establishment.
Previous supervisory or managerial experience is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and supervise the engineering and maintenance team.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all resort facilities and equipment.
Ensure the proper functioning of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and utility systems.
Manage water park operations, swimming pool systems, water treatment facilities, and related equipment.
Monitor energy consumption and implement cost-saving initiatives.
Coordinate renovation projects and facility improvements.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
Prepare maintenance reports, budgets, and inventory records.
Respond promptly to emergency maintenance issues and minimize operational disruptions.
Required Competencies
Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, generators, pumps, electrical distribution systems, and mechanical equipment.
Excellent knowledge of water park operations and swimming pool maintenance.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Effective planning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Good communication and report-writing skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines.
Familiarity with maintenance management systems is an advantage.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work in one of Ethiopia's leading resort brands.
Professional growth and career development opportunities.
Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
How To Apply
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their updated CV, educational credentials, and supporting documents to:
Email: careers@kurifturesorts.com
Application Period: June 15, 2026 – June 22, 2026
Please indicate "Engineering Head – Arba Minch" in the subject line of your email application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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