Watch Engineer

Marriott•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Watch Engineer repairs gas, electric, and steam appliances and maintains the property’s physical plant. The role involves reading and tracking meters and gauges; monitoring boiler equipment; inspecting and maintaining HVAC, air-quality control, refrigeration, and cooling-tower systems; treating closed-loop systems; and diagnosing and repairing electrical systems and equipment. The engineer also installs, tests, and maintains wiring, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures. The position follows company and safety procedures, reports hazards and incidents, completes safety training, maintains a clean and professional appearance, protects confidential information and company assets, and provides courteous service to guests. The engineer works collaboratively with colleagues, communicates professionally, meets quality standards, and helps identify ways to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and cost savings. Other reasonable duties may be assigned.

Requirements

HVAC certification.
Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification.
State or local license for plant operation by a Stationary Engineer, where applicable.
At least 3 years of related work experience is listed as a preferred qualification.

Nice To Haves

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
At least 3 years of related work experience.
No supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Repair miscellaneous gas, electric, and steam appliances.
Maintain the property's physical plant.
Read, log, track, and interpret readings from meters, gauges, and other measuring devices.
Monitor and inspect boiler equipment, valves, and gauges.
Inspect, repair, and maintain HVAC, air-quality control, and refrigeration equipment.
Test and treat closed-loop systems to promote efficient operation and prevent corrosion.
Inspect closed- and open-loop cooling-tower systems to balance water, improve system efficiency, and prevent biological growth.
Diagnose malfunctioning electrical systems, apparatus, and components.
Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures.
Follow company and safety and security policies and procedures; report safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; and complete safety training and certifications.
Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance, protect confidential information, and safeguard company assets.
Welcome and acknowledge guests according to company standards and anticipate and address their service needs.
Develop positive working relationships, support team goals, and listen and respond appropriately to other employees' concerns.
Adhere to quality expectations and standards and identify, recommend, develop, and implement improvements to efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, or cost savings.
Communicate clearly and professionally.
Use computers to enter and locate work-related information.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.