Director of Engineering

Job description

Job Description

·  This position is responsible in 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 ensures all incoming and outgoing items are registered.
·  Implements all necessary work procedures for preventive maintenance, initiate respective scheduled procedures and monitors carrying out of work as well as recording the results within 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 Mövenpick 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 Condition System, Technical building Services, Kitchen equipment, Cooling systems, Swimming pools, hotel lightening, in-house Music & TV system and Paging system.
·  To ensure a consistently high standard of grooming is followed and 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

Qualifications

·  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.