Chief Engineer

Job Responsibilities

Chief Engineer

 

Position Purpose
To lead the engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel in order to ensure a high standard of building, machinery, plant, furniture, fixture and equipment in all the departments. Achieve total guest satisfaction and organizational profitability through effective utilization of all resources.

Responsibilities

·         Direct the budgeting process for all Capital expenditure & renovations.

·         Develop systems and procedures that ensure safety of guest, employees, plant, machinery and property.

·         Create a work environment that is high in employee morale and provides constant learning & development and use the feedback from Employee Satisfaction Survey to draw an action plan.

·         Recruitment and Performance Appraisal/ Management of the staff in the department.

·         Develop & Implement the annual plan using the Tata Business Excellence Model framework, linking the department’s objectives to the unit’s overall strategy.



Task Statements

·         Plan & execute preventive maintenance and upkeep of engineering services.

·         Plan & implement up gradation and replacement programme for engineering systems and equipment.

·         Monitor energy consumption and design methods for conservation and optimization of energy.

·         Ensure that all the engineering & maintenance activities/systems adhere to the standards/efficiency/productivity levels that have been set for the unit.

·         Recommend changes in processes, materials and equipment, in order to enhance service levels and improve the operational efficiency.

·         Responsible for maintaining the physical plant that includes capital improvements and continuing renovations to the plant.

·         Maintain the fire safety system through regular inspection of fire alarm and sprinkler system.

·         Make periodic checks of completed repair and maintenance work to ensure that the established standards have been met.

·         Keep the management informed regarding the expenditure, the physical condition of the hotel or any other information required for management decision-making.

·         Co-ordinate with Executive Housekeeper, Front Office Manager and other HODs on preventive maintenance of rooms and other repair work.

·         Liaise with government agencies to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

·         Keep informed of industry innovations and advances in technical and property management fields.

·         Develop departmental trainers in association with the training department & oversee all the training activities within the department.

·         Identify key communities, plan various initiatives and co-ordinate the support activities.

Requirements

Knowledge/Skill

• Thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical, civil and related equipment and working knowledge of all other plant, equipment and utilities.
• Energy & environment conservation techniques
• Engineering inventory management & Capital Budgeting
• Knowledge of Automated building management system, work request systems, fire alarm and sprinkler systems etc.
• Working knowledge of MS office, MS projects and Auto CAD preferable.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance related to electrical fittings, boilers etc.

Education

•Degree in Engineering – (Electrical/Mechanical)

Experience

• Progression through various positions in the Engineering department, and a minimum of 5 - 6 years experience in the Engineering & Maintenance functio