Chief Engineer

Job Number ‎23181780
Job Category Engineering & Facilities
Location Residence Inn Kuwait City, Abdullah Saleh Almulla Street, Kuwait
City, Kuwait, Kuwait VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? 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.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring
a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are
committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and
veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Residence Inn by Marriott helps guests thrive while on long stays so they can
perform at their best. Spacious suites with full kitchens offer the comforts
of the modern home, while associates provide service with a human touch to
business and leisure travelers alike. Working at Residence Inn, you will build
relationships grounded in teamwork and experience the legendary Residence Inn
service culture which focuses on delivering against the unique needs of long
stay guests. In joining Residence Inn, 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.