Assistant Chief Engineer

The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible to assist the Chief Engineer in the operation and maintenance of the building, to ensure a high standard of upkeep and maintenance, to the satisfaction of the building owner and guests / tenants.

Responsibilities:

• To assist the Chief Engineer to implement the execution of preventive maintenance and repair schedules of all machinery, equipment and facilities and see to the proper execution by employee staff or external agencies or contractors.
• To assist the Chief Engineer to prepare the duty roster of maintenance staff.
• To conduct daily briefing of staff and assign duties to staff to carry out the necessary building operation and engineering works.
• To assist the Chief Engineer in the execution of administrative duties such as inventory management, record keeping of engineering work / repair, etc.
• To assist the Chief Engineer to ensure good housekeeping standard of the engineering workshop and that all safety procedures and rules are adhered to.
• To assist the Chief Engineer to obtain quotations for all the necessary works by external agencies / contractors and for all necessary purchases from suppliers.
• To contribute towards cost management of the department and ensure that there are no wastage, negligence or dishonesty.
• To assist Chief Engineer in profits and losses costing and planning.
• To ensure that the staff in the department provides a high standard of engineering services which meets the expectations of the building owner / tenants / guests / shoppers
• In conjunction with the Chief Engineer, to ensure that that the maintenance staffs are adequately deployed and that they are properly trained to discharge their roles.
• Mentor, coach & orientate new as well as existing staff in their roles & responsibilities towards the department goals
• In conjunction with the Chief Engineer, to assist the maintenance staff retention and to take appropriate measure in furtherance of staff stability.
• To ensure that effective fire safety, work place safety practices and enforcement of local Health & Safety regulations are met.
• Ensure to assist department to comply all authorities' requirement
• To ensure that Hotel management is satisfied with the quality of services rendered by the Engineering department.
• To ensure that the Hotels guests receive an adequate level of engineering services that satisfies their concerns and needs.
• Undertake any additional duties assigned by the GM or Chief Engineer as needed.
• Participate in company's sustainability effort for the environment and being an inclusive employer.

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must possess a Polytechnic Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services or equivalent. Preferably with Engineering Degree.
• Preferably with minimum 3 years or more of experience in Engineering management in similar capacity
• Able to deal with suppliers / contractors / government bodies
• Able to manage various projects at any point of time.
• Exposure to purchasing, cost control beneficial
• Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel of computer for preparing reports
• Sound Knowledge of Hotel Engineering and Management
• Sound knowledge in Mechanical / Electrical / Building Engineering
• Possess skills in maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing of building equipment
• Good communication skills (verbal and written), able to resolve any conflicts.
• Good coaching skill, ability to lead the junior maintenance staff.
• Willingness to learn and work as a team member
• Possess high level of integrity and respect for others
• Able to withstand huge pressure and stress towards work
• Outgoing personality
• Responsible to his work, hardworking, good initiative with cost saving in mind
• Self-confident, self esteem
• Good problem solving skills necessary
• Able to put in long hours when required and 24 hours standby for any technical problem occurring
• No criminal record
• No external commitment that clash with work