Director of Engineering

• This position is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the hotel property and all its equipment, ancillary maintenance and repair services, and protection of the Owner's asset.
• Structural aspects of the hotel as well as the maintenance of grounds and external facilities fall within the span of responsibility of the Director Of Engineering.
• Monitor budget and control expenses within all areas of the department.
• Responsible for determining the security requirements necessary to ensure that hotel property, employees, guests, and patrons are protected against theft, crime, and other hazards, and/or manage the relationship with a third-party security firm contracted for such purposes.
• Coordinating purchasing for the Engineering departments with the finance team as per the hotel procedures.
• Manage sufficient par level stock of spare parts and ensure all incoming and outgoing items are registered.
• Implements all necessary work procedures for preventive maintenance, initiates respective scheduled procedures, and monitors the carrying out of work as well as recording the results within the appropriate filing system.
• Prioritizes department workload and efficiently repairs breakdowns.
• Plan and execute the annual Preventative Maintenance program for the hotel.
• To have a complete understanding of and to adhere to M venpick Hotels & Resorts policy relating to Fire, Hygiene, Health, and Safety.
• To oversee all technical installations on hotel plant, sewage system, fresh water, emergency generator, air conditioning system, technical building services, kitchen equipment, cooling systems, swimming pools, hotel lighting, in-house music & TV system, and paging system.
• To ensure a consistently high standard of grooming is followed by self and team.
• Have full knowledge of all products and services provided by the property and in the local area.
• Provides solutions for emergency situations and problems of a larger nature.
• To lead and support employees in the achievement of financial, operational, and service delivery targets via effective organizational policy and procedural development and appropriate colleague training activities.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior engineering operations position or 2-3 years of experience in a similar capacity.
• High degree of professionalism with strong understanding of business acumen.
• Previous Engineering experience in a comparable leadership role within a similar hotel brand or operation.
• Exceptional technical skills and knowledge in managing complex and diverse facilities.
• Strong relator with ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Strategic, creative, and able to communicate effectively.
• A proven leader who is able to inspire others and drive change.
• Strong business acumen and demonstrated success in driving business.
• Must have professional working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and hot water generation systems including devices such as pressure regulators, solenoid valves, gas valves, electrical relays, etc.

Company Industry

• Hotels
• Hospitality

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