Job Description/Specification:
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara is seeking a skilled Marine Maintenance Technician to support its Engineering Department in maintaining the resort’s marine vehicles, equipment, and related systems. This role is suited to candidates with hands-on technical experience in marine maintenance, mechanical repairs, and preventive maintenance.
The technician will help ensure that the resort’s fleet of water-based vehicles operates safely and reliably. Responsibilities also include maintaining selected land-based vehicles, supporting generator and machinery repairs, and carrying out general engineering maintenance when required.
The position requires strong technical skills, good communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy resort environment. Candidates should be comfortable working with engineering colleagues, other departments, and contractors while following established safety and quality procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Marine Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs
The Marine Maintenance Technician will maintain and repair the resort’s marine vehicles and associated equipment, including speedboats, dive boats, barges, rowing boats, pontoon boats, and other vessels.
Key duties include:
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Maintaining and updating the resort’s marine vehicle records.
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Supervising and carrying out repairs and maintenance on marine systems and equipment.
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Recording completed service and repair work, including spare parts used.
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Conducting daily marine meter readings and reporting discrepancies.
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Supporting the scheduling and weekly forecasting of marine maintenance activities.
Engineering and Equipment Maintenance
The role also involves supporting general engineering operations across the resort.
Responsibilities include:
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Maintaining golf carts, buggies, and other land-based vehicles when requested.
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Assisting with generator and machinery maintenance.
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Carrying out preventive maintenance and responding to maintenance requests.
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Performing minor fabrication and metalwork when required.
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Undertaking electric arc or oxy-acetylene welding when qualified and needed.
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Ensuring tools and equipment are kept in proper working condition.
Safety, Quality, and Team Coordination
The technician must follow Anantara’s engineering standards, safety procedures, and departmental policies. Duties include maintaining clean and organised engineering areas and workshops, supporting fire prevention training, and serving as a Fire Brigade Team Member when assigned.
The position also involves coordinating with engineering colleagues, the Assistant Chief Engineer, storekeeping staff, contractors, and other resort departments. The technician will help organise spare parts, maintain work records, attend briefings and training sessions, and report completed or pending work.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should ideally have:
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2 to 5 years of experience in a related technical or maintenance field.
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Good technical and practical maintenance skills.
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Good English communication skills.
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The ability to manage pressure and multitask effectively.
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A professional and approachable personality.
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The ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams and other departments.
Experience with marine vehicles, mechanical systems, preventive maintenance, welding, or fabrication would be valuable for this position.
About Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara is a luxury island resort in Qatar operating under Anantara Hotels & Resorts, an international hospitality brand known for combining authentic local experiences with warm service.
The resort’s engineering team plays an important role in maintaining its facilities, marine transport, and guest services. Reliable maintenance helps support safe operations and a high-quality guest experience.
Is This Marine Maintenance Technician Role Right for You?
This opportunity may suit technicians with practical maintenance experience who enjoy working with marine equipment and supporting resort engineering operations. Candidates with strong troubleshooting skills, a safety-focused approach, and the ability to work across different maintenance tasks may be well suited to the role.