Assistant Chief Engineer (Hotelier with Bahrain-based experience)

Job Description

•In the absence of your Manager, make necessary business decisions to ensure efficient running of the division and proper handling of service and maintenance issues as they arise.•Develop and oversee all functions of Engineering.•Coordinate the tasks and operations of the maintenance workers.•Provide ongoing communication to all areas under your supervision regarding policies, programmes and procedures.•Attend and coordinate regular meetings including Department Head meetings for areas under your supervision.•Review and modify operating manuals for areas under your supervision as required.•Prepare and produce detailed financial reports as required in a timely fashion.•Use various financial management and revenue management skills to analyse performance results to identify profitability shortfalls or opportunities to increase revenues, reduce costs, improve overall profitability and meet budget goals.•Manage department expenses as per budget requirements.•Ensure all operating procedures are properly implemented for areas under your supervision.•Ensure the routine service and regular maintenance of the Hotel’s electrical, mechanical, plumbing systems and other Hotel equipment and elevators and monitor their efficiency and utilisation.•Ensure the routine testing and maintenance of fire detecting and prevention systems to ensure proper working order at all times.•Ensure the routine testing and maintenance of air quality, water quality and other systems to pass required inspections.•Ensure the routine service and chemical maintenance of the Hotel swimming pool, if not serviced by a contractor.•Ensure the maintenance of the building exterior, if not serviced by a contractor (e.g. lawn care, painting, etc.).•Monitor and evaluate Hotel energy and water use to highlight areas for inefficiencies or opportunities where resource use can be reduced with the goal of reducing utility cost and raising the Hotel’s sustainability measures.•Review and negotiate tender documents and vendor contracts as necessary.•Obtain information and knowledge to keep abreast of industry practice, technological and advancement, new methods, equipment and materials.•Coordinate maintenance tasks of third party contractors as required.•Conduct regular walkthroughs to review maintenance issues throughout the Hotel to prioritise, troubleshoot or schedule work accordingly.•Monitor the condition of facilities and make recommendations on maintenance repairs or renovations and refurbishments requiring capital expenditure budgets.•Manage the preventive maintenance programme for all equipment installations, building ground, furniture and fixtures to ensure maximum utilisation, minimum breakdown and high standards of quality.•Assist with the execution of the Hotel’s Fire and Safety programme. •Be a lead member in the Hotel’s Green Team.•Assist HR with delivering training programmes related to Engineering, maintenance or safety.•Ensure the best candidates fill vacancies by participating in the recruitment process of Supervisors and Line Employees as required.•Assist in the evaluation of Supervisors for areas under your supervision during their probation period to assess employment eligibility.•Conduct regular performance appraisals to assess Manager and Supervisor performance for areas under your supervision and identify opportunities for development.•Ensure Managers for areas under your supervision are properly carrying out probationary reviews and performance appraisals as required and review all appraisals for underperforming Employees.•Assist in the constant review of the succession plan for areas under your supervision and identify potential candidates for Supervisor and Management positions.•Identify training opportunities and ensure training objectives are met for areas under your supervision.•Address issues with regard to Employee misconduct and disciplinary action as per HR procedures.•Manage the schedule for Managers for areas under your supervision to ensure proper coverage to meet business needs.•Review payroll costs for areas under your supervision and make recommendations where appropriate.•Maintain a complete understanding of the Employee Handbook and adhere to regulations contained therein.•Maintain a complete understanding of the Hotel’s policy relating to fire, safety and health, and ensure all precautions are taken to safeguard against incidents for areas under your supervision.•Perform other assignments to meet business needs as directed by your superiors.

Keyskills :
Self-motivated Innovative thinking Strong interpersonal and communication skills Strong leadership coaching and counselling skills Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking Strong financial management skills High attention