Chief Engineer

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts; Sharjah Emirate; On-site; AED 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts in Sharjah seeks a seasoned Engineering & Facilities Manager to oversee all engineering/maintenance operations, safety, and asset protection. You will manage the budget, capital projects, preventive maintenance, and energy conservation while ensuring regulatory compliance and emergency response readiness.

Lead engineering staff, maintain critical systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), ensure life-safety standards, and deliver guest-focused service while controlling costs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years experience in engineering/maintenance or related area; HVAC-R, electrical or plumbing training.
• Alternative: 2-year degree in Building/Construction, Engineering, Mechanics or related major with 2 years related experience.
• Knowledge of safety, building operations, regulatory compliance and energy conservation.
• Proven ability to lead maintenance teams and manage department budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering/maintenance operations and budget, and lead capital expenditure projects.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and energy conservation programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and supervise emergency response for the facility.
• Direct day-to-day operations of engineering and supervise staff.
• Maintain and inspect building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) and life-safety systems.

Education

High school diploma or GED, 4 years experience in engineering/maintenance

2-year degree in Building/Construction, Engineering, Mechanics or related major

Tools

HVAC-R

Electrical

Plumbing

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number

26107249

Job Category

Engineering & Facilities

Location

Al Muntazah Street, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates, 79797VIEW ON MAP

Schedule

Full Time

Located Remotely?

N

Position Type

Management

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 department's 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 employee's 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 celebrated. Our 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.

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