Chief Engineer

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee all engineering and maintenance operations, safety, and asset protection.

You will manage budgets, capital projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation while ensuring regulatory compliance. You will lead the emergency response team and supervise the engineering staff, coordinating with other departments to maintain a superior guest experience and property standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years in engineering/maintenance or related field; HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing training.
• Alternatively, a 2-year degree in Building/Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major with 2 years in engineering/maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Engineering in the absence of the Director of Engineering.
• Manages 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.
• Selects and orders or purchases new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
• Inspects and evaluates the physical condition of facilities to determine work required.
• Recommends or arranges for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.
• Supervises the day to day operations of Engineering.
• Maintains accurate logs and records and plans preventive maintenance programs.
• Handles guest problems and complaints effectively and empowers staff to deliver excellent service.
• Manages profitability by prioritizing maintenance needs and communicating objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Building/Construction or Engineering

Tools

HVAC-R

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number 26141730

Job Category Engineering & Facilities

Location One Harbour Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Hong, China VIEW 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.

Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.