Chief Engineer

Job Purpose:

Lead the strategic management of engineering and maintenance operations to ensure operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Job Description:

To ensure preventive or planned maintenance schedules are carried out.

To allot jobs to the Contractor by giving him Job Orders to carry out the work with all safeties and precautionary measures and same to be supervised.

To obtain and analyze quotations.

To plan and allocate resources effectively to ensure smooth operation of all engineering functions.

To ensure discipline of Maintenance staff and administration of department.

To ensure all equipment in the unit is always kept in state of readiness, with minimum of downtime, in such a way so as not to hamper production and other related activity in the unit.

To maintain liaison with Government and/or Statutory bodies besides utility suppliers too.

To ensure all requisite licenses and NOCs are kept always updated.

To ensure HACCP and if any other guidelines /checklists always maintained.

To keep Maintenance costs within Maintenance Expenses Budget.

To ensure Energy Budget is within limits at the same time maintaining comfort and mandatory

regulations.

To ensure proper liaising with all the other departments/HODs for smooth operation.

To ensure all complaints from users are attended to and solved at the earliest without affecting comfort, quality, and productivity.

To plan and co-ordinate in making budgets (Expenses and Energy) for the coming Financial Year

To plan, propose and execute (after due authorization) capital budgets as may be necessary.

To ensure all training needs of staff in the department are met and implemented as well as to establish the necessary rapport with the staff and meeting ESTS guidelines.

Major Areas of Responsibility

Equipment maintenance and readiness

Contractor management and supervision

Budget planning and cost control

Regulatory compliance (e.g., HACCP, guidelines)

Liaison with government and utility suppliers

Staff training and development

Facility administration and discipline

Prompt resolution of user complaints

Sustainability Initiatives

Implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Practices

Planning and Execution of Upgradation Projects

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelors in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical)

10+ years of professional experience post-qualification

Prior experience in similar roles within the hospitality industry

Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems

Familiarity with local building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.

Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Flexibility to work on-call and respond to emergencies outside of regular working hours.

Key Customers

Internal stakeholders such as production departments, procurement teams, senior management, and external stakeholders such as government bodies, utility suppliers, and vendors.

Key Success Metrics

Performance against Equipment Downtime, Maintenance Cost Control, Operational Efficiency, Sustainability Initiatives, Safety and Hygiene and Preventive Maintenance is measured.

Language Proficiency

Should be fluent in both English and Hindi

IT Knowledge

MS Office

Outlook

BMS (Building Management System)

Travel

Should be flexible to move within the company according to requirement and also for personal growth.