Chief Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management:
• Lead and supervise the engineering team, including recruiting, training, and developing staff to maintain a highly skilled and motivated team.
• Assign tasks, manage shifts, and oversee daily operations of the engineering department.
• Provide technical expertise and support for maintenance staff.
• Maintenance and Operations:
• Oversee all maintenance programs, preventive maintenance, and repairs for all hotel equipment, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems.
• Ensure that all hotel facilities and systems are functioning efficiently and in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Manage day-to-day operational issues, ensuring quick and efficient problem resolution to minimize downtime and guest inconvenience.
• Budget and Financial Management:
• Prepare and manage the department's budget, including controlling costs related to maintenance, energy consumption, and capital expenditures.
• Ensure proper inventory control of parts and supplies, as well as efficient energy and water management to optimize operational expenses.
• Monitor and analyze energy consumption, looking for cost-saving opportunities.
• Health, Safety, and Compliance:
• Ensure all building systems comply with health and safety regulations, including fire safety systems, emergency lighting, and building security.
• Oversee regular safety inspections and ensure compliance with all local, national, and international standards and regulations.
• Act as the key contact during emergencies and ensure the safety of guests and employees.
• Capital Projects and Renovations:
• Oversee engineering aspects of capital projects, renovations, and upgrades within the hotel, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with external contractors and service providers as needed for large-scale projects and technical services.
• Collaboration with Other Departments:
• Work closely with the housekeeping, front office, and food & beverage departments to ensure all guest areas and back-of-house operations are in optimal condition.
• Assist in setting up rooms, conference facilities, and event spaces when engineering support is needed.
• Provide timely communication and status updates on engineering tasks to hotel management.
• Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives:
• Develop and implement energy conservation and sustainability initiatives to reduce the hotel's environmental impact.
• Collaborate with the management team on environmental sustainability efforts, ensuring alignment with the hotel's corporate responsibility policies.