Chief Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Familiar and complies with the hotels mission and standards in performing maintenance activities.

• Maximize maintenance team potential with a balanced focus on operations, guests, employee and owners satisfaction.

• Represents the engineering department during the daily HOD morning meetings.

• Prioritise, plan, schedule assign and supervise the engineering department staff.

• Oversee the maintenance tasks, work orders and special projects ensuring timely and accurate completion.

• Respond to guest's maintenance needs promptly and ensure guests receive professional, efficient prompt and courteous service to hotel standards.

• Maintain the physical appearance and operational efficiency of the hotel including physical. mechanical, electrical, plumbing etc.

• Installation & maintenance of all equipment related to HVAC, DG Sets, Water treatment, Fire Safety etc.

• Ensure proper records are kept relating to all plant and equipment for the hotel including repair and service records.

• Prepare reports as required by the General Manager.

• Ensure that stores have adequate stocks of materials, equipment and tools and are kept in a clean and safe environment.

• Take responsibility for the cleanliness and safety aspects of all plant and mechanical equipment rooms.

• Attend all Facility Management/Property meetings as required, passing on necessary information to the maintenance team in regular junior staff meetings.

• Closely works with Housekeeping team in Room Periodic Maintenance

• Train engineering department staff on correct maintenance procedures and assists in repairs as needed.

• Maintain, monitor and test hotel's emergency and security systems, features like Fire Alarm, CCTV, baggage scanners etc.

• Discuss with GM / Owner / Department heads on maintenance status and inspection reports. • Respond to corporate and management inquires.

• Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs.

• Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimise expenses.

• Coordinate with the equipment suppliers for AMC and any outstanding issues.

• Ensure maintenance staff is wearing proper uniforms with name tag and upholds hotels grooming and hygiene standards.

• Responsible for quality service, meeting/exceeding financial goals, short and long term planning and day-to-day operations.

Preferred candidate profile

Candidates having 8 + years of relevant experience with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the hospitality background