Chief Engineer

Will be responsible for the efficient operation of the hotel property and all its equipment, ancillary maintenance and repair services and the structural aspects of the hotel as well as the maintenance of grounds and external facilities.

It is essential that the Chief Engineer be able to demonstrate or possess:

• Provide advice to Senior Management on all aspects of engineering support, environmental controls and the operational efficiency of the property.
• Ensure the effective financial management of the engineering department by setting maintenance budgets, capital works programs and engineering plans and ensuring that performance against there are regularly monitored and reviewed.  Responsible for the general cost control aspects of maintenance, the preparation of departmental cost budgets and their implementation and submission to management.
• Plan, implement and administer an energy management program by establishing energy reduction objectives, the maintenance of records and regular reporting of performance against these objectives.
• Ensure the staff awareness of energy management within the property by conducting regular education and training programs on energy conservation and matters related to efficient operation of equipment in a cost-effective fashion.
• Contribute to the hotel’s profitability by ensuring the effective management of the buildings environmental controls and energy conservation systems.  Evaluate, control and record energy usage and implement and upgrade energy conservation systems.
• Ensure adherence to all statutory regulations and fire codes by regularly reviewing policies and safety procedures.  Ensure that any tests and inspections required on plant by statutory authorities are carried out as and when required and that all records and documentation associated with such tests and surveys are correctly kept and/or displayed.  Ensure that the hotel fulfils all compliance requirements.
• Ensure a technically competent engineering staff by selecting, training and developing a motivated, well-qualified maintenance team.  Carry out regular work sampling studies within the department and evaluate the performance and productivity of personnel.
• Ensure the effective operation of all the mechanical and electrical systems and equipment by implementing and managing a preventative maintenance program.  Closely monitor the condition of the physical property and equipment by conducting continual inspections of the building.  Ensure that preventative maintenance schedules are in operation and regularly upgraded.
• Ensure the quality of all work completed by both employees and external contracted staff adheres to the standards of good engineering practice.

In addition, we believe the following leadership competencies must have been demonstrated in previous leadership roles: 

•   Champion change
•   Drive results
•   Lead and develop (self and others)
•   Think ahead
•   Work collaboratively