Cluster Chief Engineering

Job description / Role

Company Description

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Job Description

This job is clustered between Mercure Makkah Alazizia & ibis Styles Makkah.

• Familiar and comply with the hotel's mission and standards in performing maintenance activities.
• Maximise maintenance team potential with a balanced focus on operations, guests, employee and owners satisfaction.
• Represent the engineering department during the daily HOD morning meetings.
• Prioritise, plan, schedule, assign and supervise the engineering department staff.
• Oversee the maintenance tasks, work orders and special projects ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Respond to guests' maintenance needs promptly and ensure guests receive professional, efficient, prompt and courteous service to hotel standards.
• Maintain the physical appearance and operational efficiency of the hotel including physical, mechanical, electrical, plumbing etc.
• Installation & maintenance of all equipment related to HVAC, DG sets, water treatment, fire safety etc.
• Ensure proper records are kept relating to all plant and equipment for the hotel including repair and service records.
• 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.
• Establish and maintain department equipment and supply inventory levels appropriate to property requirements.
• Provide training to staff on supplies, inventory, maintenance and ordering procedures.
• Train engineering department staff on correct maintenance procedures and assist in repairs as needed.
• Maintain, monitor and test hotel's emergency and security systems, features like fire alarm, CCTV, baggage scanners etc.
• Discuss with GM, owner and department heads on maintenance status and inspection reports.
• Respond to corporate and management inquiries.
• Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs.
• Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimise expenses.
• Coordinate with the equipment suppliers for AMC and any outstanding issues.
• Ensure maintenance staff is wearing proper uniforms with name tag and upholds hotel grooming and hygiene standards.
• Responsible for quality service, meeting/exceeding financial goals, short and long term planning and day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity.
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language.
• Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint.
• High degree of professionalism with sound human resources management and business acumen capabilities.

Additional Information

Our commitment to diversity & inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels'​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.