Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
  
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in hotel engineering or facilities management, with at least 3 years in a Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, or Engineering Manager role.
  
• Previous experience in an international hotel chain is highly preferred.
  
• Experience managing engineering operations in a large hotel or multi-property environment is an added advantage.
  
• Proven experience in preventive maintenance, utilities management, CAPEX projects, and engineering budgets.
  
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, generators, kitchen and laundry equipment, water treatment systems, and fire & life safety systems.
  
• Registered Engineer or membership in a recognized professional engineering body is an added advantage.
  
• Strong knowledge of hotel engineering systems, preventive maintenance, building management systems (BMS), and statutory compliance.
  

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position requires the performance of a combination of the following supportive functions within the hotel:

Key Tasks:

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Engineering team in conjunction with the Assistant C/E.
  
• Prepare annual R&M Budget, Utilities Budget and Capital Budget, and monitor to ensure costs are within budgeted limits.
  
• Prepare all Capital Project Releases and co-ordinate all related work.
  
• Prepare technical data, bidding, project work, alterations for the property, having knowledge of building regulations and codes.
  
• Prepare, update and implement the Training matrix within the department.
  
• Prepare, update and implement Standard Operating Procedures within the department.
  
• Prepare department manpower schedules in accordance with the business demands of the hotel. Oversee daily and weekly rosters.
  
• Design, maintain and ensure the planned preventative maintenance program for the building, plant and equipment’s are operational to maintain a high level of GSI and ASI comfort and safety.
  
• Ensure work schedules are prioritized in accordance with guest needs.
  
• Ensure that Maximo is fully utilized by the team and hotel departments.
  
• Ensure supervision and control of line staff and contractors are effective to ensure optimum performance, efficient and safe working procedures, meeting all legislative standards.
  
• Responsible for reviewing, revising, updating and implementing Security and Safety procedures - both Authority legal requirements and Accor Corporate Hotel Policy.
  
• Conduct regular Fire Safety inspections within the buildings, liaising with the Fire Department as necessary; ensuring fire doors / corridors are effective and safe.
  
• Supervise and maintain the Key systems within the hotel and spa in conjunction with the Information Systems Manager, maintaining and issuing keys; implementing authority levels; and ensuring all electronic lock systems are fully functional.
  
• Implement and actively supervise the hotel’s energy management programs.
  
• Oversee water treatment programs.