Chief Engineer

Marriott•Egypt, AL

About The Position

The Chief Engineer manages engineering and maintenance operations, including the building, grounds, and physical plant, with particular attention to safety, security, and asset protection. The role is accountable for budgets, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance, energy conservation, and regulatory requirements, and leads the emergency response team for facility issues. The position supervises the day-to-day Engineering operation and, when the Director of Engineering is absent, supervises Engineering. It helps manage the property's physical plant and its equipment and systems, maintains operational effectiveness and safety, and establishes and manages a rooms maintenance program. The role also supports property maintenance planning, customer service, and employee performance, engagement, and compliance with policies and safety procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 4 years of experience in engineering and maintenance or a related professional area, plus technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing; alternatively, a 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or a related major and 2 years of relevant experience, plus technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing.

Responsibilities

Manage engineering and maintenance operations, including the building, grounds, and physical plant, with attention to safety, security, and asset protection.
Manage budgets, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance, and energy conservation; manage controllable department expenses to meet or exceed budget goals.
Maintain regulatory requirements and lead the emergency response team for facility issues.
Supervise Engineering in the absence of the Director of Engineering and supervise day-to-day Engineering operations.
Assist in managing the physical plant, including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical, and life safety systems.
Maintain and operate equipment for optimum effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
Establish and manage an effective rooms maintenance program; help plan, schedule, and evaluate preventative maintenance programs.
Ensure compliance with Engineering departmental policies, standards, and procedures.
Select and order or purchase equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
Inspect and evaluate facility conditions to determine required work; recommend or arrange painting, repairs, renovations, and replacement of furnishings and equipment.
Maintain accurate logs and records as required.
Handle guest problems and complaints effectively, empower employees to provide excellent customer service, and model hospitality and positive guest relations.
Help establish priorities for total property maintenance needs and maintain communication about business objectives, expectations, and exemplary performance.
Recognize team members' contributions, maintain collaborative employee relationships, and ensure employees are treated fairly and equitably.
Strive to improve service performance and provide employee feedback based on observed service behaviors.
Supervise employees' ability to execute departmental and property emergency procedures.
Review employee satisfaction results, address employee problems or concerns, and solicit employee feedback.
Help ensure compliance with facility regulations and safety standards.
Ensure disciplinary procedures and documentation follow Standard and Local Operating Procedures and support the Peer Review Process; administer property policies fairly and consistently.