RC Rak| Al Wadi Desert – Director of Engineering – The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah – Al Wadi Desert

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Job Number 20000249
Job Category Engineering and Facilities
Location The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah| Al Wadi Desert| Al Mazraa| Ras
al Khaimah| United Arab Emirates| United Arab Emirates
Brand The Ritz-Carlton
Schedule Full-time
Relocation? No
Position Type Management

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At more than 80 award-winning properties worldwide| The Ritz-Carlton Ladies
and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays
with us| the experience stays with them. As the premier worldwide provider of
luxury experiences| we set the standard for rare and special luxury service
the world over. We invite you to explore The Ritz-Carlton.

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.

_The Ritz-Carlton is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a
diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. The Ritz-Carlton does
not discriminate on the basis of disability| veteran status or any other basis
protected under federal| state or local laws._

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