Chief Engineer
Hilton
- Surat, Gujarat
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the Engineering Team in the day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, including service standards, equipment schedules, and work schedules.
- Communicate with Housekeeping to coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities for Guest rooms and public areas.
- Develop systems and procedures to ensure the health and safety of Guests and Team Members, as well as the proper conditions for plants, machinery, and property.
- Communicate with Government agencies to ensure full compliance with statutory regulations.
- Prepare Capital and Repairs and Maintenance budgets for Engineering.
- Perform daily checks around the hotel.
- Conduct lift emergency release procedures as required.
- Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment within the hotel.
- Ensure good relationships are built with internal and external customers.
- Maintenance of all hotel fixtures and fittings to ensure they are in safe condition and take action when any unsafe situations arise.
- Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs.
- Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses.
- Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project, and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed cost effectively.
- Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
- Identify and introduce environmentally friendly systems and equipment.
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators for the Engineering Department and take corrective action, as required, to improve equipment inventory, quality audit, productivity, and other objectives.
- Manage all Team Member related activities, including recruitment, performance management, training, career planning, disciplinary matters, and team motivation.
- Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering
- A degree in Engineering or similar
- Exposure to budgeting and basic accounting
- Positive attitude
- Good communication skills
- Committed to delivering a high level of customer service.
- Strong leadership skills and previous experience of managing a team.
- Excellent grooming standards
- Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work on their own.
- Previous experience of facilities management
- Proficient, at an advanced level, with computers and relevant computer programs
- First Aid
- Qualification in engineering field