Chief Engineer

Position: Chief Engineer
Location: Ajman

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Chief Engineer to oversee all engineering, maintenance, and physical operations within Dusit Ajman Resort & Villas. The ideal candidate will ensure optimal comfort for guests and staff by maintaining efficient, reliable, and energy-effective operations across the entire property, including our luxury guest rooms, villas, public spaces, and back-of-house areas.

Key Responsibilities:
• Daily Operations: Oversee the daily operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and water treatment systems across the resort and villas.
• Preventative Maintenance: Design and execute a strict, resort-wide Preventative Maintenance (PM) program for guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities to eliminate downtime.
• Energy & Sustainability: Track, analyze, and optimize power and water consumption to reduce utility costs and support environmental initiatives.
• Team Leadership: Lead, schedule, and train a multi-skilled engineering and maintenance team to ensure prompt, high-quality response times.
• Financial Management: Prepare and manage the department’s annual operating budget and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) plans for major asset upgrades.
• Contractor Oversight: Select, negotiate with, and supervise specialized third-party contractors and vendors to ensure all external work meets hotel standards.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure 100% compliance with local government regulations, building codes, occupational health and safety laws, and emergency protocols (fire-life-safety).

Requirements:
• Experience: Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive engineering experience in luxury 5-star hotels or resorts, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering (or equivalent technical certifications).
• Technical Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of hotel-wide MEP systems, civil maintenance, resort-villa layouts, and hotel infrastructure.
• Core Skills: Exceptional troubleshooting capabilities, strong leadership presence, and fluency in English (both written and verbal).
• Software: The ideal candidate must be tech-savvy and highly proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) and property management systems.

Accountabilities
• Represents Dusit’s brand and its values at all times. We will establish relationships and foremost and we will deliver an exceptional guest experience and promote Thai graciousness.

Company’s Culture
• Communicate and fully embracing the Company’s culture (our Vision, our Mission and our Values), leads by example and cascade to all your subordinates. – “Proud to belong and to contribute”

Confidentiality
• Ensure confidentiality and secure storage of all intellectual property and data bases, both hard copy and electronic. Adhere to Dust Internet and E-mail policy. Ensure Hotel, Customer and Staff information or transactions are kept confidential during or after employment with the company.

Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a competitive executive package comprising residency visa sponsorship, annual yearly return ticket, premium medical insurance, and additional executive privileges.”