Chief Engineer

Job summary

Position details

• Engineering and Facilities role at the Sheraton property on Al Muntazah Street, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
• Full-time management position; the role is not remote.

Education and experience

• Option 1: High school diploma or GED, 4 years of engineering and maintenance or related professional experience, and technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing.
• Option 2: Two-year degree in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or a related major, 2 years of engineering and maintenance or related professional experience, and technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing.

Engineering operations

• Supervise Engineering in the Director of Engineering’s absence and manage day-to-day operations.
• Manage equipment and systems including refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical, and life safety; maintain their effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
• Establish rooms maintenance and preventive maintenance programs; maintain accurate logs and records.
• Manage departmental expenses and maintenance priorities; select and order equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
• Inspect facility conditions and arrange or recommend painting, repairs, renovations, and replacement of furnishings or equipment.

Safety and emergency management

• Maintain regulatory compliance and comply with Engineering policies, standards, and procedures.
• Lead emergency response for facility issues and supervise employees’ execution of departmental and property emergency procedures.
• Help ensure compliance with facility regulations and safety standards.

Budget and property performance

• Manage engineering budgets, capital expenditure projects, and energy conservation.
• Communicate objectives and expectations across areas of responsibility and recognize exemplary performance.

Guest service and people management

• Handle guest problems and complaints effectively and promote excellent guest service and hospitality.
• Maintain collaborative employee relationships, ensure fair treatment, improve service performance, provide feedback, solicit employee input, and address concerns.
• Ensure disciplinary procedures and documentation follow applicable standard and local operating procedures and administer property policies consistently.