Chief Engineer

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Marriott International's Element brand seeks an experienced facilities and engineering manager to oversee operations of the property, including building, grounds and plant. You will manage budgets, preventative maintenance, energy conservation and safety compliance, while leading emergency response for facility issues.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 4 years in engineering/maintenance or a 2-year degree in Building/Construction with 2 years of related experience;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years in engineering/maintenance or related area; tech training in HVAC-R, electrical, plumbing.
• Alternatively, 2-year degree in Building & Construction, Engineering, Mechanics with 2 years in related area; tech training in HVAC-R, electrical, plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Manage property operations and engineering budgets to meet financial targets.
• Oversee physical plant, including equipment, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, water treatment and life safety.
• Lead day-to-day engineering operations and alignment with safety and regulatory standards.
• Plan and evaluate preventative maintenance programs and improve service levels.
• Ensure guest satisfaction by handling issues promptly and empowering staff to provide excellent service.
• Maintain logs, records and adherence to SOPs/LSOPs; manage employee performance and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Engineering & maintenance experience

HVAC-R

Electrical

Plumbing

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Building & Construction / Engineering / Mechanics

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

Manages all engineering and 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.
• Selects and orders or purchases new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
• Inspects and evaluates the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of 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.

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 ongoing 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 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.

At Element, we believe that travelers deserve more than a place to stay. They need a place to thrive, where they can start every day feeling fresh, focused, and alive. Whether they’re stopping by for a few days or settling in for a few weeks, time away from home shouldn’t mean time away from life. Our travelers recognize and appreciate our approachable, multidimensional staff, who are energized by helping guests find their balance at Element.

We help our guests live life away as they do at home, no matter how long they stay, with an eco-minded philosophy and a passion for well-being. If you’re an active optimist who doesn’t second guess connecting with like-minded guests and creating a warm, comforting space for yourself and those around you, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Element.

In joining Element, 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.