Chief Engineer

Job Overview

Job Location: Kamayut Township
Type of Business/Product: Hotel Industry
Gender: Male/Female (1)
Job Ref No.: 13P2881
Salary: 7,000,000/-Kyats

The Chief Engineer is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all technical operations, maintenance systems, and engineering teams. They ensure that facilities, equipment, or products operate safely, efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Operations & Maintenance: Direct and coordinate the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and structural systems.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate engineering staff and technicians; delegate project tasks and set performance goals.
• Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs and long-term capital improvement strategies.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal safety codes, environmental regulations, and industry standards.
• Budgeting & Financials: Manage the department budget, forecast capital expenditures, negotiate vendor/contractor contracts, and control utility/operational costs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with project management, operations, and executive leadership to align technical roadmaps with business goals.

Job Specification (JS)

The JS outlines the necessary qualifications, skills, experience, and personal attributes a candidate must possess to perform the job successfully.

Qualifications & Education

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, (or a related technical discipline). A Master’s degree or professional certifications (Professional Engineer (PE) license) are strong advantages.
• Experience: 7 to 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership or supervisory engineering role.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of core engineering systems (HVAC, electrical grids, mechanical layouts, automation/CMMS software).
• Leadership & Management: Proven ability to build, lead, and motivate technical teams, manage conflict, and handle emergency response planning.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the capability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders or board members.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong strategic thinking regarding risk mitigation, budget forecasting, and troubleshooting mission-critical failures.

Working Hours: 9:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays
Benefits: Ferry & Lunch will be provided.

How to Apply: Please email to cv@vacjobsearch.com with your Microsoft Word CV file and job title and job ref no. in the subject line.

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