Assistant Director of Engineering

Job Description ROLE: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING (HOD) REPORTING TO: GENERAL MANAGER CTC: Rs. 18 - Rs. 19 lacs per annum + perks PROPERTY: LUXURY FIVE-STAR RESORT; PART OF AN INTERNATIONAL CHAIN JOB SUMMARY Assists the Department Head in managing budget, capital expenditures, preventative maintenance and energy conservation.Accountable for maintaining the building and grounds with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection.Assigns, tracks and follows up on status of work assigned to staff and contractors.Helps increase guest and employee satisfaction through effective communications and training. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Degree in Engineering with relevant experience in a Five Star Hotel. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Supporting the management of Department Operations and Engineering Budgets Assists in effectively planning, scheduling and evaluating preventative maintenance programs. Helps establish priorities for total property maintenance needs. Supervises the day to day operations of Engineering. Assists in managing the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical and life safety systems. Maintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency and safety. Supervises distribution of repair work orders. Assists in maintaining grounds, meeting rooms, ballrooms, public space, restaurants, property vehicles and recreational facilities as needed. Acts as technical liaison for all departments in property. Supervises Engineering in the absence of the Director of Engineering. Recommends or arranges for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment. Selects and makes purchases of new equipment, supplies, and furnishings. Inspects and evaluates the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required. Manages parts, supplies and equipment inventories effectively by minimizing downtime and maximizing cash flow. Performs inspections effectively. Assists in evaluating and implementing new technologies, equipment and supplies. Assists in establishing and implementing an energy conservation program. Maintaining Engineering Standards Helps ensure necessary permits and licenses for building and physical plant are obtained and kept current. Helps ensure regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards. Ensures compliance with all Engineering departmental policies, standards and procedures. Ensures all employees have the proper supplies, equipment and uniforms. Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service Displays leadership in guest hospitality by exemplifying excellent customer service and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations. Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. Conducting Human Resources Activities Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met. Helps train employees in safety procedures. Assists in training other department employees in fire protection, safety and evacuation procedures. Provides feedback to employees based on observation of service behaviors. Assists in performing operational activities as necessary. Technical Acumen Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges. oEquipment Maintenance - Knowledge of routine and preventative maintenance of mechanical systems including timely management of the preventative maintenance process to protect an owner's assets. oEquipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. oTroubleshooting Determining causes of mechanical or technological operating errors and deciding what to do about it. oTelecommunications Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems. oPurchasing and Materials Management - Knowledge of practices and procedures needed to maintain material, equipment and supplies; including vendor identification and contract negotiation, supply requisition and purchasing, and inventory control. oBuilding and Safety Codes - Knowledge of local and Federal building and safety codes. oEmergency Systems - Knowledge of fire prevention, air quality, and emergency power systems.This includes the ability to operate, maintain, and inspect the property's fire prevention equipment (e.g., sprinkler system, fire alarm), air quality equipment (e.g., carbon monoxide detectors), and emergency power system. oHazardous Materials and Chemicals - The ability to handle and store hazardous materials and chemicals. This includes knowledge of the safety precautions required for each chemical. oHVAC/Refrigeration - Knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, equipment, including boilers, chillers, air handling units/controls, and refrigeration equipment.This includes the ability to inspect, repair, and maintain equipment, charge refrigeration systems, replace air filters, and clean coils. oIndoor Air Quality Management - Knowledge of policies and procedures to ensure an effective indoor air quality process including the ability to recognize and eliminate biological contaminant sources and chemical contaminants. oPneumatic/Electronic Systems and Controls - Knowledge of pneumatic/electronic systems and controls in order to operate and maintain pneumatic/electronic systems and controls, as well as compressors. oEnergy - Knowledge of energy management and efficient operation of the building and associated systems including retro and continuous commissioning and demand side management. This also includes minimizing the carbon footprint and complying with applicable environmental codes. oSafety and Personal Protective Equipment - Knowledge of the lock out tag out process and the personal protective equipment (PPE) safety process required (e.g., ear plugs, gloves, respirators, safety glasses) for a given work activity, and correct ways to use the lock out tag out and PPE equipment. oFinancial Management - Knowledge of capital budget preparation and the ability to manage function within budget. oWater Facility Maintenance and Safety - Knowledge and ability to treat and maintain water for use in primary outlets (e.g., rooms, restaurants, recreation, sewage). oContract Negotiating - Knowledge and ability to prepare contract documents to formalize business process. Basic Competencies oBasic Computer Skills - Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.). oMathematical Reasoning - Demonstrates ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues. oOral Comprehension - Demonstrates ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. oReading Comprehension - Demonstrates understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. oWriting - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.