Chief Engineer

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Dubai seeks a Chief Engineer to manage all engineering and maintenance operations. The role includes overseeing compliance with regulatory requirements, managing budgets, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will possess technical skills in HVAC-R, electrical, and plumbing, along with substantial leadership experience.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in engineering and maintenance.
• Technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, plumbing is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all engineering operations and maintenance.
• Supervise day-to-day engineering operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Handle guest problems and ensure exceptional customer service.

Skills

Technical training in HVAC-R

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Building and Construction

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Manages all engineering/maintenance operations including maintaining the building grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety security and asset protection. Accountable for managing the budget capital expenditure projects preventative maintenance and energy conservation. Responsible for maintaining regulatory requirements. Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.

OR

2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction Engineering Mechanics or related major; 2 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Property Operations and Engineering Budgets

Supervises Engineering in the absence of the Director of Engineering.

Assists in managing the physical plant including equipment refrigeration HVAC plumbing water treatment electrical and life safety systems.

Maintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness efficiency and safety.

Establishes and manages an effective rooms maintenance program.

Ensures compliance with all Engineering departmental policies standards and procedures.

Manages departments controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

Select and order or purchase new equipment supplies and furnishings.

Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required.

Recommend or arrange for additional services such as painting repair work renovations and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.

Supervises the day to day operations of Engineering.

Maintaining Property Standards

Maintains accurate logs and records as required.

Assists in effectively planning scheduling and evaluating preventative maintenance programs.

Providing Exceptional Customer Service

Handles guest problems and complaints effectively.

Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

Displays leadership in guest hospitality by exemplifying excellent customer service and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

Managing Profitability

Helps establish priorities for total property maintenance needs.

Ensures on-going communication occurs in all areas of responsibility to create awareness of business objectives awareness of expectations and recognition of exemplary performance.

Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities

Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.

Establishes and maintains open collaborative relationships with employees.

Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.

Strives to improve service performance.

Provides feedback to employees based on observation of service behaviors.

Supervises employees ability to execute departmental and property emergency procedures.

Reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.

Solicits employee feedback.

Helps ensure regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards.

Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.

Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.

Required Experience: Chief