Job description

 About Us 

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts our role is to put the glamour into international travel. That is where you come in. When you are part of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand you are more than just a job title.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts we look for people who are charming, confident, and internationally-minded; people who know what it takes to exceed guest expectations.

Join us as an Assistant Chief Engineer . You will have ambition, talent and obviously, some key skills. Because, for this vital role, were looking for someone who: - has Sense of hospitality - has proven track record successful administration - has great interpersonal skills.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

Financial returns:

·Works with superior in the preparation and management of the department’s budget. Duties include:
oAssists in co-ordinating the preparation of the departmental annual budget
oAssists in monitoring and controlling departmental cost on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget
·Provide advice to senior management on all aspects of maintenance support, environmental controls and the operational efficiency of the property.
·Ensure the effective financial management of the maintenance department by setting maintenance budgets, capital works program’s and engineering plans and ensuring that performance against there is regularly monitored and reviewed. Responsible for the general cost control aspects of maintenance, the preparation of departmental cost budgets and their implementation and submission to management.
·Assist in control of Capital Projects, in liaison with management, to ensure capital funding is effectively allocated and budgeted in accordance with company directives and philosophy.
·Plan, implement and administer an energy management program by establishing energy reduction objectives, the maintenance of records and regular reporting of performance against these objectives.
·Ensure the staff awareness of energy management within the property by conducting regular education and training programs on energy conservation and matters related to efficient operation of equipment in a cost-effective fashion.
·Contribute to the hotel’s profitability by ensuring the effective management of the buildings environmental controls and energy conservation systems. Evaluate, control and record energy usage and implement and upgrade energy conservation systems.
·Contribute to guest satisfaction standards by ensuring that technical support services quickly address, and where possible, anticipate, individual needs. Ensure the safety and comfort of guests and that any requests for service are handled in a courteous and efficient fashion.
·Ensure adherence to all statutory regulations and fire codes by regularly reviewing policies and safety procedures. Ensure that any tests and inspections required on plant by statutory authorities are carried out as and when required and that all records and documentation associated with such tests and surveys are correctly kept and/or displayed. Ensure that the hotel fulfils all compliance requirements.
·Ensure a technically competent maintenance staff by selecting, training and developing a motivated, well-qualified maintenance team. Carry out regular work sampling studies within the department and evaluate the performance and productivity of personnel.
·Maintain the condition of the physical assets of the hotel by carrying out any upgrading and project work in liaison with architects, interior designers and management.
·Ensure the effective operation of all the mechanical and electrical systems and equipment by implementing and managing a preventative maintenance program. Closely monitor the condition of the physical property and equipment by conducting continual inspections of the building. Ensure that preventative maintenance schedules are in operation and regularly upgraded.
·Contribute to a high standard of quality control within the hotel by actively participating in the hotel’s Quality Assurance Program.
·Ensure the cost effectiveness and technical efficiency of all services performed by outside contracts by close supervision. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with contracts, leases, services agreements and warranties.
·Ensure the quality of all work completed by both employees and external contracted staff adheres to the standards of good engineering practice.
·Contribute to the effectiveness of management decision making by representing the maintenance department at management meetings and staff meetings and by ensuring regular liaison with heads of other departments.
·People:
·Works with Superior and Human Resource Manager to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive. Duties include:
o Assists in planning for future staffing needs
o Assists in recruiting in line with company guidelines
o Prepares detailed induction programmes for new staff
o Assists in maintaining a comprehensive, current and guest focused set of departmental standards and procedures and oversees their implementation
o Ensures training needs analysis of Engineering staff is carried out and training programmes are designed and implemented to meet needs
o Provides input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guidelines
o Coaches, counsels and disciplines staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance
o Regularly communicates with staff and maintains good relations

Financial Responsibilities

·Works with superior in the preparation and management of the department’s budget. Duties include:
o Assists in co-ordinating the preparation of the departmental annual budget
o Assists in monitoring and controlling departmental cost on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget

Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities

·Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines and ensure your direct reports do the same
·Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
·Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly
·Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers

Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements

Guest experience:

·Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines and ensure your direct reports do the same
·Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
·Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly
·Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers
·Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements

Responsible business:

·Maintain and order parts and supplies in a timely and efficient manner while minimizing waste and maintaining “green” initiatives.
·May be responsible for hotel security to minimize risk of theft, crime and other hazards.
·Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as manager on duty.
·Demonstrate awareness and adhere to the occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures. 
·Be familiar with the Hotel safety, first aid, fire and emergency procedures and operating equipment safely and responsibly.
•Report security incidents and accidents in accordance with the Hotel requirements. 

What we need from you

Must be certified engineer with technical degree from technical high school or university. Merchant navy or hospital background acceptable. Hotel engineering practice of at least 5-7 year in supervisory position. Must have potential to become Chief Engineer.

Proven management abilities including, but not limited to the following: planning short and long-range goals

Scheduling of work assignments, training and coaching of all subordinates.

Proven performance record in major areas of hotel operation of maintenance including, but not limited to:

building construction of civil work, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and equipment of large

buildings with special emphasis on HVAC, water and sewage treatment programs, preventive maintenance

systems, life safety and fire prevention, energy management and utility control, ability to understand plans,

specifications and other technical documentation, building security, locks and hard water grounds,

recreational facilities management, pest cont