Engineering Supervisor | Aloft Abu Dhabi

Role Overview

Engineering Supervisor at Aloft Abu Dhabi, Marriott. This role is based on-site at the hotel property.

Company Overview

Aloft Hotels is a portfolio brand within Marriott International. Aloft properties are designed as modern, personality-driven hubs for connection, offering guests a launching and landing pad for their stay with contemporary design and vibrant spaces.

Marriott International is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all associates and providing access to opportunity. The company actively fosters an environment where unique backgrounds are valued and celebrated, and maintains a commitment to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other applicable protected grounds.

Role Purpose

Install, maintain, and perform preventative maintenance on tools, appliances, and equipment while recommending replacements as needed. Supervise engineering team members through hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation, and coaching. Ensure all safety protocols, life safety systems, and guest repair requests are managed to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Maintenance

• Install, maintain, and perform preventative maintenance on tools, appliances, and equipment.
• Recommend replacement of tools, appliances, and equipment.
• Calibrate all controls, gauges, meters, and related instruments.
• Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves.
• Order, mark, and stock parts and supplies as needed.
• Maintain inventory and purchase orders log.
• Inspect tools, equipment, or machines for operational readiness.
• Operate power lift equipment.
• Enter and locate work-related information using computers.
• Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines.

Safety & Compliance

• Complete the life safety checklist, including fire-pump run test and generator run test.
• Inspect fire sprinkler valves and alarm systems.
• Assist in development of disaster response protocols.
• Follow all company, safety, and security policies and procedures.
• Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
• Complete safety training and certifications.

Guest & Customer Service

• Respond and attend to guest repair requests.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards.
• Anticipate and address guests' service needs.
• Assist individuals with disabilities.

Supervision & Team Leadership

• Assist management in hiring employees.
• Conduct training and scheduling of team members.
• Evaluate, counsel, discipline, motivate, and coach employees.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with team members.
• Support team to reach common goals.
• Listen and respond appropriately to concerns of other employees.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and cost-savings.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.

General Duties

• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
• Move up and down stairs and/or service ramps.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
• Related Work Experience: At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with computer systems for data entry and retrieval.
• Technical knowledge of building systems, equipment, and tools.
• Equipment operation, including power lifts.
• Calibration and inspection expertise.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support team objectives.