Chief Engineer

About the Role

Marriott International is seeking a Chief Engineer for a full-time position in the Riyadh Region, specifically in Riyadh. This role involves managing all engineering and maintenance operations for the property, with a strong focus on safety, security, and asset protection. The Chief Engineer will oversee budgets, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance, and energy conservation initiatives, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all engineering/maintenance operations, including the building, grounds, and physical plant.
• Account for the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance, and energy conservation.
• Maintain regulatory requirements and lead the emergency response team for facility issues.
• Supervise Engineering operations when the Director of Engineering is absent.
• Assist in managing the physical plant, including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical, and life safety systems.
• Operate and maintain equipment for optimum effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
• Establish and manage an effective rooms maintenance program.
• Ensure compliance with all Engineering departmental policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manage departmental controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Select, order, or purchase new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine required work.
• Recommend or arrange for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and equipment replacement.
• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Engineering department.

Property Standards and Customer Service

• Maintain accurate logs and records as required.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and evaluating preventative maintenance programs.
• Handle guest problems and complaints effectively.
• Empower employees to provide excellent customer service and foster a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

Profitability Management

• Help establish priorities for total property maintenance needs.
• Ensure ongoing communication across all areas of responsibility to align with business objectives and recognize exemplary performance.

Human Resources Activities

• Recognize team member contributions and foster collaborative relationships with employees.
• Ensure fair and equitable treatment of employees.
• Strive to improve service performance and provide feedback based on service observations.
• Supervise employee execution of departmental and property emergency procedures.
• Review employee satisfaction results to address concerns and solicit feedback.
• Help ensure regulatory compliance with facility regulations and safety standards.
• Ensure disciplinary procedures and documentation adhere to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
• Ensure property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in engineering or maintenance operations. The role requires a strong understanding of building systems, budget management, and regulatory compliance.