Chief Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Conduct regular walk-abouts to assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the hotel's physical structure, mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Verify completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back-of-house spaces, and external areas.
• Verify completion of all repairs, replacement, and renovation works throughout the hotel.
• Assist in hiring, training, development, supervision, and disciplining of all Engineering Department staff (such as duty engineers, plumbers, painters, joiners, and apprentices).
• Adhere to corporate purchasing policies and controls, including contractor bids, budgets, and schedules.
• Follow and enforce all Health & Safety policies and prescribed safety procedures for personnel, contractors, and equipment.
• Maintain effective Energy Management and Preventive Maintenance programs, and conduct training for other operating departments.
• Inform the General Manager and senior managers regularly about the overall condition of the building, systems, and equipment, proposing cost-effective solutions.

Key Tasks

• Manage day-to-day activities of the Engineering team in conjunction with the Assistant Chief Engineer.
• Prepare and monitor the annual R&M Budget, Utilities Budget, and Capital Budget.
• Prepare Capital Project Releases and coordinate related work.
• Prepare technical data, bidding, project work, and alterations while ensuring compliance with building regulations and codes.
• Prepare and implement the departmental Training matrix and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Manage department manpower schedules and oversee daily and weekly rosters.
• Design and maintain the planned preventative maintenance program for the building, plant, and equipment.
• Ensure work schedules are prioritized in accordance with guest needs.
• Optimize the utilization of Maximo by the engineering team and other hotel departments.
• Ensure effective supervision of line staff and contractors to meet legislative standards.
• Review, revise, and implement Security and Safety procedures in line with local authorities and Accor Corporate Hotel Policy.
• Conduct regular Fire Safety inspections and liaise with the Fire Department.
• Supervise and maintain Key systems in conjunction with the Information Systems Manager.
• Oversee water treatment programs.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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/laundry equipment, water treatment, 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.