Assistant Manager Engineering

Job description

Company Description

About Fairmont 

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where the intimate equally coexists with the infinite – an unrivaled portfolio of more than 90 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. Since 1907, Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture and community of its destinations – places such as The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai. Famous for its engaging service, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneering approach to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,400 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.   

Job Description

Responsibilities

·  To assist the chief engineer in the day-to-day work and oversee the preventive maintenance of all equipment.
·  To assume all the responsibilities and authority of the chief engineer in his absence.
·  To take regular training classes of Engineers and Staff.
·  To check all logbooks daily and take corrective measures accordingly.
·  To keep Chief Engineer informed of all the activities and incidence in the Engineering Department.
·  To coordinate with the outside agencies or vendors for repair and maintenance work.
·  To check the quality of engineering goods procured by the organisation.
·  To obtain a thorough knowledge of firefighting appliances.
·  Able to represent engineering department on HOD meeting during the absence of Chief engineer.
·  Able to take decisions in order to ensure successful operation.
·  Able to respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
·  Able to effectively perform vendor management.
·  Able to make quotation finalisation.
·  Monitor and record utility consumption and assist the Chief Engineer to maintain efficiency.
·  Maintain history card for all the plant equipment.
·  Provide supervision and leadership to colleagues within his/her area of the Technical Services Department.
·  Daily coordination of the technical services department in his/her area of responsibility.
·  Advise on the duty roster for his/her area of responsibility.
·  Should have good knowledge of Capex and Opex item.
·  Prepare reports, maintain inventories, and keep accurate records, order equipment and supplies.
·  Ensure correct maintenance of all equipment in conjunction with the other user departments.
·  Stay abreast with the technological advances in surveillance & safety of equipment.
·  Ensure that Operational problems are promptly brought to the attention of the Technical Supervisor.
·  At regular intervals, inspect the working condition of equipment and engineering systems and ensure that all standards are maintained.
·  Any other job or duties assigned by the management as and when required.

Prerequisites

·  General knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Kitchen and other trades.
·  Proficient in Windows, PMS and MS Office applications
·  Good knowledge of fire & life safety processes and procedures.
·  Excellent command of English language (oral and written).
·  Strong knowledge of mechanical or electrical services.
·  Able to train, coach and develop team members.

Main Complexity/Critical issues in the Job

 

Be proficient and efficient in all aspects of area of expertise, and adopt pro-active approach to problem solving.

 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skill, effort or working condition associates with the position. It is only indicative & intended to provide a description of the principle elements essential for the performance of the job. All job descriptions are subject to change.

Qualifications

Prerequisites

·  General knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Kitchen and other trades.
·  Proficient in Windows, PMS and MS Office applications
·  Good knowledge of fire & life safety processes and procedures.
·  Excellent command of English language (oral and written).
·  Strong knowledge of mechanical or electrical services.
·  Able to train, coach and develop team members.

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion :

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.