Assistant Chief Engineer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise Repair & Maintenance and Maintenance & Operation, assuming full responsibilities in the Chief Engineer's absence.
• Ensure prompt resolution of building, plant, and equipment defects, particularly those affecting guest comfort, and report major breakdowns to the Chief Engineer.
• Oversee plant operations, including logging essential readings and maintaining adequate supplies of consumables, services, materials, and fuels.
• Manage engineering staff, including supervision, duty roster preparation, training, and addressing misconduct or grievances.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards in all areas not under Housekeeping's direct responsibility.
• Assist in departmental planning, improvement, and budget review.
• Implement and monitor safety protocols, including fire safety, accident reporting, and equipment safety checks.
• Coordinate and supervise preventive maintenance, routine maintenance, and energy conservation measures.
• Manage service requests, ensuring timely completion and follow-up.
• Oversee outside contracts, including obtaining quotations and supervising work quality.
• Implement and supervise capital works projects as instructed by the Chief Engineer, maintaining accurate cost records.
• Ensure availability of spare parts for equipment in the Engineering store.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and records of all maintenance activities, equipment servicing, and engineering operations in compliance with hotel standards and regulatory requirements.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations and equipment failures, coordinating immediate remedial action and liaising with relevant departments to minimise operational disruption.
• Develop and deliver training programmes for engineering staff to enhance technical competencies, safety awareness, and adherence to operational procedures.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and maintenance metrics to support continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency.
• Liaise with external contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with local building codes, health and safety legislation, and environmental standards.