Chief Engineer - Malaysia - Fairview International School

Description

Responsible for managing all aspects of maintenance staff daily operation. Directs, coordinates, and performs routine, preventive and emergency interior / exterior maintenance and repairs to obtain optimum efficiency of hotel operations as part of a larger effort to maximise profitability. Directs the Engineering staff, accounting/budgeting, asset protection, inventory control and human capital planning.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Familiar and complies with the organisation's mission and standards in performing maintenance activities.
• Maximize maintenance team's potential with a balanced focus on operational, guest, employee needs and owners' satisfaction.
• Represents the engineering department during the daily ops and weekly HOD meetings.
• Prioritize, plan, schedule, assign and supervise the engineering and security team.
• Oversee the maintenance tasks, work orders and special projects ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Respond to guest's maintenance needs promptly and ensure guests receive professional, efficient prompt and courteous service.
• Maintain the physical appearance and operational efficiency of the hotel including physical. mechanical, electrical, plumbing etc.
• Installation & maintenance of all equipment related to HVAC, Water treatment, Fire Safety, generator set, etc.
• Ensure proper records are kept relating to all equipment maintenance, servicing & repairs.
• Be conversant with regulatory requirements and ensure that standards are maintained according to legal expectations and that licenses are kept up to date.
• Prepare reports as required by the Housekeeping Manager and General Manager.
• Ensure that stores have adequate stocks of materials, equipment and tools and are kept in a clean and safe environment.
• Take responsibility for the cleanliness and safety aspects of all plant and mechanical equipment rooms.
• Attend all Facility Management/Property meetings as required, passing on necessary information to the maintenance team in regular junior staff meetings.
• Ensure the proper use and periodic maintenance of all equipment.
• Perform daily and weekly property document inspections.
• Ensure property, grounds, physical plant and work areas are maintained to standard and that all safety equipment and conditions are to code.
• Provide training to staff on supplies, inventory, maintenance and ordering procedures.
• Maintain, monitor and test hotel's emergency and security systems, features like Fire Alarm, CCTV, baggage scanners etc.
• Discuss with GM / Owner / Department heads on maintenance status and inspection reports.
• Respond to corporate and management inquires.
• Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs.
• Develop, implement, and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses.
• Coordinate with the equipment suppliers for AMC and any outstanding issues.
• Ensure maintenance & security staff discipline and upholds hotel's attendance, punctuality, grooming and hygiene standards.
• Ensure security team are always performing their best and kept alert on the happenings around the property.
• Responsible for quality service, meeting/exceeding financial goals, short- and long-term planning and day-to-day operations.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the management.

Locally-rooted but globally-connected, the Else brand is conceptualised as a modern day sanctuary and a platform for well-heeled travellers to discover and appreciate the local culture, complemented with world-class service and execution.

Located in the centre of Kuala Lumpur's creative-cultural core and opening in early 2022, Else Kuala Lumpur will be the brand's debut property. The Else mind-set is about taking a distinct and differentiated approach to hospitality, one where every experience is personalised, thoughtfully crafted and delivered with sincerity by an incredibly capable team.