Shift Duty Engineer

Job Overview

Responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations, maintenance and repair of all technical systems within the hotel. Ensures the continuous generation of heat, light, power, ventilation and air-conditioning, steam and water supply in the entire hotel and its premises. Works closely with the Chief Engineer to carry out other responsibilities assigned to him in accordance with the established maintenance program and operation schedule to perform a smooth operation of the Engineering Department.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to the day-to-day operational efficiency of the department.

Operational

• Supervises employees in his section for attendance at work and quality of job performance.


• Ensures the efficient, economical and sound operation of equipment under his jurisdiction, i.e. Boiler, Chiller, Emergency Generators, Fire Pumps, Kitchen, Refrigeration, HVAC/Laundry and the auxiliaries of these, etc.


• Ensures immediate provision of services necessary to guests and other operating departments.


• Keep updates of daily events, especially on Banquets and Guestroom status, giving emphasis to VIP's.


• Coordinates daily with Housekeeping and Front Office for the readiness of the guest rooms.


• Ensures coordination with other operating departments in the implementation of repair and maintenance schedule.


• Conducts daily briefings of his staff with emphasis on requirements of special functions and events and preparation of rooms for VIP's.


• Performs daily rounds of inspection in the entire building, giving particular attention to defective or deficient life safety features and observes closely the condition of all operating facilities and equipment.


• Ensures the immediate replacement of busted lights.


• Ensures that all standby units are readily available for operation.


• Conducts daily briefings of his associates with special emphasis on the Basic of the Day and events of the day.


• Reports immediately to his superior all defects and deficiencies noticed during inspection and commence the immediate rectification without delay.


• Ensures that there is no backlog in repair and maintenance activities scheduled within the day.


• Controls closely the daily consumption of utilities and immediate rectification if abnormalities are encountered.


• Reports the completion of all projects and work assignments.


• Ensures cleanliness and sanitation at the workplace.


• Keeps himself updated on all projects or activity status within the department.


• Follows up strictly work completion of previous shift.


• Liaises with the Duty Manager.


• Inspects finished jobs and ensures that the quality is highly acceptable to modern hotel standards.


• Ensures close supervision to staff especially in the implementation of special jobs during evening and overnight shifts.


• Provides close supervision to staff especially during evening and overnight shifts.


• Maintains logbook of operations and activities with accurate time and details during his shifts.


• Allocates work effectively.


• Ensures daily inspection of all firefighting and safety equipment.


• Sees to it that all his associates attend to and execute all the complaints/calls and job requests from other departments pertaining to his area of concern.


• Implements preventive maintenance programs, energy conservation programs, safety programs, environmental and pollution control programs of the hotel.


• Keeps a close watch on spare parts/supplies required and advises the Chief Engineer beforehand to reorder in order to have at any time the expected replacement parts/supplies at hand.


• Submits weekly accomplishment reports and monthly reports of the status of all equipment.


• Observes all safety measures and work procedures in all works assigned to his trades and contractors.


• Ensures that all assigned works are completed according to schedule and priority.


• Responds immediately to any emergency call and acts as a Fire Fighting Team Leader in the event of fire or other emergencies.


• Coordinates with other supervisors as far as materials requisition and stock level of spare parts are concerned.


• Responds and makes himself available for any call by his superiors during emergencies, troubles or calamities. Stays in the hotel as standby force to aid in emergencies.


• Follows all other instructions, rules and regulations that may be issued.


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  Performs any other work and related functions as may be assigned by the Chief Engineer and the Director of Engineering to accomplish a smooth operation and maintenance of the hotel.

  
  

   

Maintenance

• Implements strictly the preventive maintenance of all equipment and machineries including the auxiliaries within his jurisdiction according to the hotel standards and the manufacturer's recommendation.


• Maintains effectively water treatment of utilities within the prescribed parameters.


• Maintains ample amount of fuels, spare parts, materials and supplies necessary to carry out an efficient and effective day-to-day operation. Follows up deliveries.


• Keeps data and updates records of all operating equipment within the scope.


• Conducts technical skills training of the staff.


• Keeps himself updated on the new and advance technical developments.


• Ensures regular cleaning of boiler exhaust ducts, kitchen hoods, grease traps, AHU's and other related equipment.


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  Keeps himself updated and knowledgeable on the Mechanical, Electrical, Building and Fire Codes of the Philippines.

  
  

   

Accountabilities

• Establishes effective Preventive Maintenance System of all electrical and electronics equipment through effective scheduling and strict compliance of standards in the implementation.


• Keep himself updated and knowledgeable on the Mechanical, Electrical, Fire, and Building Codes of the Philippines and other government regulations.


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  Keeps himself updated on the new and advance technical developments.

  
  

   

Life Safety

• Supervise closely and implement strictly all applicable rules of safety on the workplace.


• Reports to the Chief Engineer and the Director of Engineering any abnormal conditions noticed at any time with Life Safety-related equipment or installations.


• Ensures safety, orderliness and cleanliness in the workplace.


• Ensures daily inspection of firefighting and safety equipment.


• Implements strictly the monthly inspection report of all safety and firefighting equipment and submits corresponding inspection reports and efficient record filing.


• Ensures the immediate rectification of deficient firefighting and safety equipment without delay.


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  Acts as a Fire Fighting Team Leader in the event of fire or other emergencies.

  
  

   

Employee Handling

• Demonstrates good leadership skills and motivation of his subordinates.


• Organizes and demonstrates harmonious relationship of his team and other sections.


• Supervises the punctual attendance of work of all Engineering general associates.


• Allocates work accordingly.


• Administers duty rosters and work shifts.


• Provides supervision and training to key associates.


• Ensures staff compliance of the house rules especially on proper grooming, wearing of correct and complete uniform and wearing of name tags at all times.


• Demonstrates good leadership skills and motivation of subordinates.


• Participates actively in the creation of an efficient and professional Engineering team.


• Orients the staff and actively promotes care and commitment to service, brotherhood, sense of belonging, flexibility, and the objectives of the hotel.


• Supervises strict adherence to safety rules by all general associates.


• Ensures high standard of job or work quality of all Engineering general associates with respect to their job knowledge and skills.


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  Resolves effectively and immediately all problems referred.

  
  

                  

Occasional Duties

• Attends Engineering operational meetings regularly.


• Submits reports on utilities monthly consumption and work accomplishments weekly.


• Performs duties outside the scope of his position that may be assigned especially in case of emergency, if so called upon.


• Ensures cleanliness and orderliness of the workplace and other areas of responsibility.

Other

• Performs other duties as assigned to meet the business need

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

• Graduate of  Mechanical Engineering 

• Registered Mechanical  Engineer 

• At least 3 years supervisory experience in repair and maintenance in a Deluxe hotel

Skills and Knowledge

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  Has good knowledge in HVAC/laundry, kitchen and refrigeration equipment repair and maintenance, power and steam generation



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  Knowledge in computer operation, CADD and building management system is desirable



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  Able to organize a team harmoniously and build a professional Engineering Team, has good interpersonal and community relation skills, and should be well-versed in employee/management relationship