Chief Engineer

Our guests’ safety and comfort always come first. Which is why we’re seeking out a master multi-tasker with the repair skills needed to keep our hotels looking and feeling their very best. Our new Chief Engineer will lead and coach a small but talented engineering team to stay one step ahead of our everyday maintenance needs.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

• Directing daily engineering needs to ensure the right team is always on the right task.
• Creating a safe, secure and comfortable environment for our guests to enjoy.
• Maintaining and ordering parts and supplies whilst minimizing waste and meeting our green initiatives.
• Being flexible to react to ad-hoc duties where we have to unexpectedly pull together to get a task completed.
• Building strong relationships with outside contacts including guests, regulatory agencies, others as needed.

What We need from you:

• Some college or advanced vocational training.
• Four years’ experience in general building maintenance and/or construction or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields.
• Level 3 EPA Certification, HVAC and refrigeration certificate, licensed plumber and/or journeyman status for electrician and carpenter may be required.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Professional certification and license.

Key Shared Accountabilities:

• Guest Love
• Quality
• GOP

Key Interfaces:

• Housekeeping
• Risk (FLS & Security)
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Hotel Information Technology

Decision Rights:

• Complies with IHG Operations manual and good engineering practice.
• Engineering Administration
• Engineering Operation
• Engineering Preventative Maintenance Programme
• Equipment Operation (As per O&M manual)
• Engineering Policy & Procedure
• Engineering & Sustainability Training
• IHG Green Engage Programme

Education Attainment:

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and/or certification in Facilities Management.

Critical Expertise & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Out of which 2 years as Duty Engineer / Engineering Supervisor Or 1 years as Engineering Manager.
• Hotel Engineering Day to day operations.
• Awareness of engineering budget forecast.
• Pre-opening experience is recommended.
• Awareness of renovation & replacement.
• Hands-on experience on sustainability practices.
• Awareness of local Authority approvals.
• Vendor & Team management skills.

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to IHG and at IHG we’ll make sure you’ll have room to be yourself. Find out more about joining us today by going to careers.ihg.com.

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