Chief Engineer

Job description

Company Description

 

Job Description

Prime Function:

·  To direct and coordinate the overall activities of the Engineering Department.
·  Conform and adhere to the policies & procedures and rules & regulations as laid down by the hotel in order to achieve the highest levels of guest service.
·  To maintain regular inventories of the technical equipment.
·  Ensure quality is adhered to in all aspects of the job, by the Engineering team.
·  Any matter which may effect the interests of the hotel should be brought to the attention of the Management.
·  To abide by the mission statement of the Company and of the department.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering Planning

·  Identify the major facilities and equipment requirements for the department and the property.
·  Ensure correct maintenance of all equipment in conjunction with the other user departments & stay abreast with technological advances in surveillance & safety of the equipment.

People Management

·  Establish and maintain seamless co-ordination & co-operation with all departments of the hotel to ensure maximum cooperation, productivity, morale and guest service.
·  Provide effective support to the team to enable them to deliver effective and efficient services.
·  Respond to customer queries by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
·  Motivate and develop staff to ensure smooth functioning of the department.
·  Ensure that the team is trained in all safety provisions.

Financial Management

·  Ensure optimal, cost effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same.

Operational Management

·  Coordinate with the Purchasing department to obtain the relevant data, float inquiries and quotations.
·  Supervise the upkeep of all plumbing and electrical systems.
·  Check and inspect all machinery and other equipment.
·  Check for maintenance and upkeep of records and statements.
·  Prepare duty roster.
·  Check and ensure preventive and routine maintenance of all equipment.
·  Ensure that the company has a technological advantage by constant upgradation of the equipment.

Managerial Qualities

·  Leadership skills that utilize persuasion and motivation to attain organizational goals is the most desirable management quality, followed by honesty, integrity, ethical behaviour, tactfulness, openness, and cultural awareness;
·  Ability to accept responsibility;
·  Self confidence, motivation, drive and tenacity;
·  Ability to enhance organizational performance;
·  Ability to clearly delegate tasks and responsibilities;
·  Ability to think strategically, inductively, and creatively;
·  And the propensity to recognize and acknowledge other peoples’ ideas.