Assistant Chief Engineer at Smart Partners

Industry: Hospitality
Reports to: Director of Engineering

Job Scope

• Under the general guidance and direction of the Director of Engineering or his delegate, the Assistant Chief Engineer's task is to assist the Director of Engineering in managing budget, capital expenditures, preventive maintenance and energy conservation.
• He will also be responsible for all maintenance issues within the Hotel to deliver an excellent Guest experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains the Hotel and its facilities, giving attention to the protection of assets, security and work safety;
• Assigns, tracks and follow up on status of work assigned to staff and contractors;
• Assists in the supervision and development of ongoing maintenance programmes for the Hotel, including refrigeration plumbing, preventive maintenance, Hotel rooms, AHU, ice machines, swimming pool etc
• Coordinates and monitors the performance of contractors in the repairs and servicing of Hotel properties;
• Ensures projects are completed according to specifications and on time;
• Interprets specifications, job orders and company policies to Engineering Colleagues and enforces compliance;
• Prepares and monitors monthly, quarterly and yearly maintenance schedules to ensure that all maintenance works are carried out as scheduled;
• Assists in providing information for the preparation of Maintenance and Energy Cost as well as CAPEX Budget;
• Ensures that regular on-going communication occurs with employees in order to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations and recognize performance;
• Supervises the day to day operations of Engineering and related departments;
• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard Operating Procedures / Local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process;
• Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employees with the appropriate knowledge, skills & attitude (KSA);
• In consultation with Chief Engineer, establishes and conducts Training for all Engineering Staff;
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Background, Skills And Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree or its Equivalent in Engineering related disciplines.
• Minimum of 10 years' hotel industry experience with at least 6 yearsТ experience in a similar position preferably in a Five Star Hotel.
• Sound Understanding of Preventive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring
• Excellent Interpersonal, Leadership and Supervision Skills
• Ability to work under pressure and without Supervision
• Change Agent Ц Ability to drive the pursuit of continuous improvement
• Financial acuity/Business Acumen
• Detailed Oriented with good problem solving skills and must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team
• Sound Fire safety and information system knowledge