Director of Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Mövenpick Resort  Aswan  lies within walking distance from the historical Island, tourist attractions and cultural sites. Our 5 star  hotel  is only a 20 minutes drive from  Aswan.

Job Description

Apply your exceptional standards as Director of Engineering, where you will implement and oversee our preventative maintenance programs in support of a safe and welcoming hotel for all colleagues, guests and visitors. Team leadership and effective delegation skills will be key to success in this role.

Working in a dynamic and ever challenging environment, Fairmont Banff Springs is looking for a leader who can support the maintenance and grounds teams and meet the needs of a historic property. Proven ability to build working relationships, results oriented, and natural problem solver are a few of the traits most suited to this position.

Job Duties Include:

Reporting to the Hotel Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

 

·  Administering the Maintenance Department towards the attainment of hotel and department goals
·  Application of Company and department standards and attention to detail.
·  Coordinating the Preventive Maintenance Program for guest rooms, public areas, and safety systems; working closely with the Rooms Division, Food & Beverage Departments and other departments.
·  Must be able to take care of the Boiler Plant and its necessary requirements
·  Preparing and controlling the annual maintenance budget and Capital Plan.
·  Able to run grounds operations both summer and winter operations
·  Monitoring the Hotel's Energy Management system supervising and directing maintenance staff in the operation and maintenance of the mechanical and physical plant.
·  Ensuring prompt and/or immediate response to maintenance requests from our guests, employees, and management of the Hotel.
·  Recruiting, scheduling, payroll, performance appraisals and reviews, training and development of all maintenance staff
·  Contribution to hotel capital planning
·  Coordination and completion for all audits related to engineering and risk management
·  Responsible for departmental health, safety, and WHMIS training programs, and thorough WCB compliance; and a key member of the Hotel's emergency response team.
·  Active participant in various Committees, and within Hotel operations at large.
·  The coordination and management of outside contractors for items such as elevators, refrigeration, waste disposal, etc.; sourcing of appropriate suppliers, preparation of purchase orders, facilitation of supplier negotiations.
·  Ensures hotel compliance with all municipal, provincial, federal and Parks regulations relating to operational functions, fire and safety programs.
·  Actively participates in the Hotel's Energy Management, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental programs.
·  Lead and support a diverse team in the operations and maintenance of the hotel including:  general maintenance, HVAC, kitchen repairs, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and grounds
·  Being able to do monthly departmental and communication meetings along with H&S meetings
·  Being able to manage ACCORs Energy/Sustainability Programs
·  Be available on an ‘on-call’ basis during off hours for emergency situations
·  Available for union agreements and disputes
·  Required to be available for emergency response purposes.
·  Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Your Skills & Qualifications:

·  Team player and team builder.
·  Minimum of 5 years' supervisory/leadership/project management experience, preferably in the hospitality sector.
·  Engineering degree/diploma(Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree is prefereable and/or valid trade qualifications required (Journey Electrical or Plumbing or HVAC) with management experience.
·  Class 4 Power Engineering certificate, being able to run the boiler plant
·  Must have knowledge of Water Treatment Plant Operations
·  Professional Engineer Designation an asset
·  Knowledgeable in all regulations such as building codes, fire and health department requirements, etc.
·  Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills * highly organized, results oriented with the ability to be flexible, and to work well under pressure, strong level of initiative required.
·  Must be computer literate and familiarization with computerized maintenance systems is an asset.
·  Must lead by example by displaying a high standard of performance with the ability to communicate these expectations to the team to achieve above expectation results.
·  Must be highly safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining a safe work environment throughout the Hotel
·  Hours of work and days off will vary according to business demands.
·  Experience in a unionized labor setting an asset.