Chief Engineer - Hotel

• Manages all engineering/maintenance operations, including maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection.
• Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation.
• Responsible for maintaining regulatory requirements
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive friendly courteous and service oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Hospitality standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards).
• Comply at all times with Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Comply with certification requirements as applicable for position to include: Food Handlers Alcohol Awareness CPR and First Aid
• Train and supervise the hourly Engineering staff and coordinate all scheduling.
• Review Engineering staff's worked hours for payroll compilation and submit to accounting on a timely basis.
• Focus the Engineering Department on their role in contributing to the guest service scores.
• Motivate coach counsel and discipline all Engineering personnel according to Hospitality standards.
• Conduct all employee performance appraisals according to Hospitality standards.
• Prepare and conduct all Engineering interviews and follow hiring procedures according to Hospitality standards.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and provide training on a rotational basis using the steps to effective training according to Hospitality standards.
• Respond to employee emergency situations using information and hotel protocol
• Establish ongoing training for all departments.
• Adhere to budgeted or re-forecasted expense allotments using proper procedures for all purchases and keep all necessary items (light bulbs name tags etc.) stocked.
• Coordinate all inspections of the fire safety systems including extinguishers smoke alarms etc. to maintain proper safety standards.
• Manage energy expenses and continually work towards energy conservation.
• Participate in required M.O.D. coverage as scheduled.
• Ensure that the Preventative Maintenance program is implemented and administered according to Hospitality standards.
• Evaluate and spot check the work of all staff and contractors or outside laborers.
• Handle guestroom maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain files of and be familiar with all operational manuals and warranty agreements for equipment.
• Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause; determine emergency status and report to Guest Services and/or the General Manager with findings.
• Ensure that employees are at all times attentive friendly courteous and helpful to guests all other employees and managers.
• Act as emergency contact person.
• Attend monthly all-employee meetings and any other functions required by management.
• Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers employees and other departments.
• Ensure that pool and spa are in compliance with area health codes.
• Use proper two-way radio etiquette at all times when communicating with other employees; Ensure the proper use of radio etiquette within department.
• Chair Safety Committee as well as help coordinate fire drills and the training of all employees on safety procedures.
• Establish and maintain key control system.
• Be familiar with the organization of Hospitality Hotels and know the function of each department.
• Conduct daily property tour of the hotel and exterior perimeter for debris and trash removal; Check the lighting and irrigation periodically.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager.

Qualification:

• With more than 10 years’ experience in the same field and in the hotel industry
• Current Certification as required by Federal State or Local governing agents pertaining to trade requirements (i.e. HVAC pool operation electrical, AC operation) property specific.
• With experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.
• Current certification and licensing to operate and repair the hotels boilers and chillers as required by state city and local legislation.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful high pressure situations.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information data etc. from disparate sources and consider adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be effective at listening to understanding clarifying and resolving the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED50,000.00 - AED60,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Willing to travel to Africa?

Experience:

• chief engineer: 10 years (Required)