Director of Engineering

Job description

Hyatt is a global hospitality brand with one driving purpose: to care for people so they can be their best . Through listening, noticing others and extending meaningful gestures, we consistently deliver distinct experiences that demonstrate how a little understanding goes a long way.

Are you ready to share this purpose?

Because we are looking for a Director of Engineering !

Andaz means "personal style" in Hindi. Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht means, five-star creative luxury in the heart of Amsterdam, expressed through local experiences, art & design and picture-perfect drinking and dining, in a playful Dutch-inspired environment.

Your MINDSET:

· Confidence, energy and cleverness, with substantial technical knowledge;

· Eager to take on the challenge of leading the Engineering team of the hotel;

· A team player with a hands-on mentality, positive attitude, enthusiasm and pro-activism;

· A problem-solver who likes to take on challenges;

· Someone who ensures a safe environment and efficient hotel operations;

What does the ROLE entail?

· Planning, organizing and controlling engineering activities, ensuring a high standard and excellent service;

· Coordinating and monitoring the entire workload of the Engineering colleagues, duly delegating tasks to each Assistant Engineering Manager on site as needed;

· Performing regular generation of forecasts, reports and statistics;

· Conducting regular site walks, overseeing daily tasks for compliance & legislation;

· Making incident reports for health & safety and security;

· Ensure diligent maintenance and certification of all building equipment, adhering to local legislative requirements;

· Implement and maintain control measures to guarantee equipment functionality and compliance standards;

· Play an integral role in achieving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets within the organization;

· Monitor and optimize energy consumption strategies in alignment with ESG goals;

· Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of city-specific ESG requirements and regulations and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure the organization's adherence to local ESG targets;

· Assisting team in their work as needed, carrying out repairs and maintenance works;

· Ensuring effective energy conservation measures in areas of operations;

· Ensuring fire, life and safety systems are operational, performing related emergency procedures;

· Diagnosing malfunctions in systems and components and rectify defects;

· Participating in the selection and development of the Engineering colleagues in consultation with the Human Resources Department.

What’s in it for YOU?

General Perks:

· A great place to work in lovely Amsterdam center. In the middle of the iconic Prinsengracht canal.

· An entry into Hyatt, a place where we care for people so they can be their best;

· 12 free nights at Hyatt hotels globally every year and 20% Discounts at our F&B outlets and special discounts at our Spa

· A guest experience in your own city with a complimentary overnight stay, cocktails & dinner for two;

· Travel Allowance, starting from a 5 kilometers travel distance from the hotel.

· 25 Vacation days

Wellbeing:

“Our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best – and we believe wellbeing is the ultimate realization of our purpose”

· To support our colleagues mental wellbeing we provide access to “Headspace App” for all employees, free of charge as Hyatt's wellbeing assessment tool "Hyatt Well-Check"

· Social Activities; Team building outings, Sports/wellbeing activities

· Hotel gym access

Development:

“Careers at Hyatt don’t have to follow a traditional career ladder or path with one pace and following only one direction. Rather, they can be customized and adapted based an employee’s individual circumstances and take the form of a career lattice”

· International working experience with future international transfer happily facilitated.

· Personal development plan, in order to reach your full potential.

· A wide range of development tools through the Hyatt Learning platform for all colleagues. From E-Learnings to classroom sessions, Hyatt provides different solutions, depending on how you learn best (Example: Excel courses, Leadership series etc.).

Diversity:

“Inclusion and diversity are at the core of our purpose – we care for people so they can be their best – and we are deeply involved in actions that create a culture of opportunity for all”

· An International team of over 25 different nationalities

· Focus on Diversity, Equity and inclusion within our team. Through employee support groups (HyPride & Women@Hyatt), workshop and classroom trainings.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Your EXPERIENCE:

· At least two years’ experience as Engineering Manager, ideally in the Hospitality industry;

· A relevant university degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and/or Facility Management;

· Excellent knowledge of the technical field and very familiar with Hotel specific challenges;

· Proven experience in facilities maintenance and regulatory compliance;

· Strong understanding of ESG principles and their application in a corporate setting;

· Familiarity with local legislation regarding building equipment certification and compliance;

· Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders effectively;

· Great administrative skills, paired with strong leadership and a service-oriented mindset;

· Good language and communication skills in English and preferably in Dutch;

Does the above describe you, the way you love to work and the people you want to work with?

If the answer is YES , then please apply by sharing your CV and informing us all the reasons why WE are what YOU are looking for.