Asst. Chief Engineer

Position Summary

Location and Schedule

• The role is located at the Sheraton property on Al Muntazah Street in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
• The schedule is full time and the position is not remote.

Engineering Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, perform preventive maintenance on, and recommend replacement of tools, appliances, and equipment.
• Calibrate controls, gauges, and meters and operate shut-off valves when needed.
• Order, mark, and stock parts and supplies while maintaining inventory and purchase order logs.
• Inspect tools, equipment, and machines and use computers to enter or locate work-related information.
• Operate power lifts and complete fire-pump and generator run tests as part of life-safety checklists.
• Inspect fire sprinkler valves and alarm systems and assist with disaster response protocols.
• Respond to guest repair requests.

People and Service Responsibilities

• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees.
• Follow company, safety, and security policies and report maintenance problems, hazards, accidents, or injuries.
• Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance and protect confidential information.
• Welcome guests, address service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and communicate professionally.
• Support team goals, maintain positive working relationships, and respond appropriately to employee concerns.
• Identify and implement improvements to efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and cost savings.

Preferred Qualifications

• A technical, trade, or vocational school degree is preferred.
• At least 2 years of related work experience is preferred.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• No license or certification is specified.

Physical Requirements

• The role requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and placing objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• The role requires standing, sitting, walking, stair and service-ramp movement, and reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

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