Chief Engineer

Job Summary –

• The Chief Engineer is responsible to manage all aspects of engineering team on a daily basis. Directs, coordinates and performs routine, preventive and emergency interior / exterior maintenance and repairs to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of hotel operations.

• Directs the Engineering staff, accounting/budgeting, asset protection, inventory control and human resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – (Key Activities)

• Familiar and complies with the hotels mission and standards in performing maintenance activities.

• Analysing and monitoring of utilities energy consumption.

• Maximise engineering team potential with a balanced focus on operations, guests, employee and owner satisfaction.

• Prioritise, plan, schedule assign and supervise the engineering department staff.

• Oversee the maintenance tasks, work orders and special projects ensuring timely and accurate completion.

• Responsible for quality service, meeting/exceeding financial goals, short and long-term planning and day-to-day operations.

• Respond to guest's maintenance needs promptly and ensure guests receive professional, efficient prompt and courteous service to hotel standards.

• Maintain the physical appearance and operational efficiency of the hotel including physical. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing etc.

• Represents the engineering department during the daily HOD morning meetings.

• Maintenance of all equipment related to HVAC, water treatment, Fire Safety etc.

• Ensure proper records are kept relating to all plant and equipment for the hotel including repair and service records.

• Prepare reports as required by the General Manager.

• Submit monthly report to Rosewood Corporate Director of Engineering

• Ensure that stores have adequate stocks of materials, equipment and tools and are kept in a clean and safe environment.

• Take responsibility for the cleanliness and safety aspects of all plant and mechanical equipment rooms.

• Attend all Facility Management/Property meetings as required, passing on necessary information to the maintenance team in regular junior staff meetings.

• Ensure the proper use and periodic maintenance of all equipment.

• Perform daily and weekly property document inspections.

Ensure property, grounds, physical plant and work areas are

• Maintained to standard and that all safety equipment and conditions are to code.

• Establish and maintain department equipment and supply inventory levels appropriate to property requirements

• Provide training to staff on supplies, inventory, maintenance and ordering procedures.

• Train engineering department staff on correct maintenance procedures and assists in repairs as needed.

• Maintain, monitor and test hotel's emergency and security systems, features like Fire Alarm, CCTV.

• Discuss with GM / Department heads on maintenance status and inspection reports.

• Respond to corporate and management inquires.

• Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs.

• Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimise expenses.

• Coordinate with the equipment suppliers for and any outstanding issues.

• Ensure maintenance staff is wearing proper uniforms with name tag and upholds hotels grooming and hygiene standards.