CHIEF ENGINEER

1. To assume full responsibility for the cost effective operation of the POM Department.
2. To prepare the annual and revised POM budget in close co-operation with the Financial Controller and management, commensurate with operational requirements of the property.
3. To allocate and countersign all invoices chargeable to the POM budget before being processed and charged.
4. To supervise closely all Maintenance personnel in the performance of their duties.
5. To delegate duties and responsibilities, as required, to the Assistant Chief Engineer. To develop and implement a comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Program for all equipment in the hotel, including kitchen and laundry.
6. To co-ordinate and, if so requested, supervise special projects and employment of outside contractors.
7. To establish a well organized Maintenance Store and keep close control on consumption of material, stores and inventory control.
8. To inspect, at least twice monthly, the entire building with particular attention on detective or deficient life safety features and to observe closely the condition of all operating equipment. Specific attention must be placed on not omitting areas of difficult access.
9. To be knowledgeable of statutory legislation in employee and industrial relations.
10. To control and monitor closely all utility consumption, and to ensure optimum energy usage by all departments in the hotel.
11. To observe energy efficiency of all equipment, forwarding to management suggestions for replacement of energy inefficient equipment and to report to management all wastage of energy.
12. To assume full charge of building maintenance and guest room and public area rehabilitation.
13. To establish a regular planned guest room servicing program in accordance with company standards
14. To supervise maintenance of gardens and grounds, including road surfaces.
15. To be fully responsible for the implementation of all Corporate Life Safety procedures.
16. To assume overall responsibility for the perfect functional condition of all alarm systems and fire prevention as well as fire fighting equipment.
17. To be fully in charge and responsible for the smooth function of the Department.s administration and maintenance of an efficient filing system.
18. To make sure that all documents related to the operation of the department are being kept up to date, and that all records are correctly maintained and filed.
19. To assume full responsibility for the preparation and timely submittal of all reports.
20. To maintain a comprehensive library of manuals and parts lists of all operational equipment, as well as a complete set of up to date drawings of all areas and systems.

 3-4 years experience in the hotel business
 1-2 years experience in a supervisory position
 10 years of formal education (minimum)
 Fluency in English (spoken and written)