Assistant Chief Engineer (Pre-Opening) at Accor

Job Description

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, this position is responsible for the ongoing maintenance, projects , repair and preventative maintenance of the hotel with a focus on improving efficiency, profitability, and service levels.

• Provides supervision, administration and development to the Maintenance team
• Develops and implements administrative standards, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency, safety, and prompt service to internal and external guests
• Monitor colleague’s performance and do continuous evaluations, suggest training available for their development
• Distributes daily workload and projects in accordance with qualifications of staff and urgency of job
• Makes recommendations to the Chief Engineer concerning the condition of equipment and potential problems
• Consistently monitors and educates all contractors on site related to hotel policies, safety standards, and guest services
• Ensures by spot checks that preventative maintenance program is followed as it is implemented
• Places orders for routine maintenance items
• Assists in the repair and maintenance of premises and equipment
• Ensures all life safety program for the hotel is within government standard, codes and certifications of vital mechanical components adhere to the building
• Ensures that necessary equipment testing is done regularly (Generator, Fire pump, etc.)
• Perform inspections of guestrooms and public areas and liaise with various departments for preventive maintenance scheduling and repair
• Be a member of the Health and Safety program of the hotel and make sure rules, regulations, and policies are being followed by colleagues
• Perform supply and materials inventory and ordering
• Monitor colleagues’ tasks, making sure that important daily walk thru is being done and raise of any mechanical concerns
• 24/7 on-call basis availability during an emergency situation
• Oversee the department in the absence of the Chief Engineer

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in a hospitality environment.
• Must have an Excellent knowledge in building codes, environmental health and safety and engineering systems.
• Highly organized, and decisive, with the ability to handle multiple projects under deadlines and changing priorities.
• Excellent teamwork skills and a high level of initiative.