Assistant Chief Engineer

• Provide a professional, advisory and support service to the Chief Engineer to assist in meeting the strategic goals of the department.
• Supervise and control the Maintenance Request System.
• Control, initiate and undertake assigned capital projects, from design and pricing to construction and commissioning.
• Align management style, working practices and conduct with Sheraton Hotel's Vision, Corporate Values and policies. To comply with Sheraton Code of Conduct at all times.
• Analyze, monitor and maintain records relating to Utility costs throughout the Hotel.
• Oversee the general cost control aspects of maintenance.
• Carry out regular inspections of plant and equipment and ensure that inspections required by Government authorities are conducted and documented.
• Carry out general room inspections and preventative maintenance inspections including the scheduling of all these works.
• Control and supervise the Fire Protection Preventative Maintenance Program.
• Check all Fire and Engineering safety features to ensure they operate at peak efficiency.
• Ensure proper records are kept relating to all plant and equipment within the Hotel.
• Ensure proper measures are taken to protect the environment as per local legislation and the Hotel's adherence to it.
• Implements energy and water management systems to minimize wastage and costs.
• Implement cost effective Preventative Maintenance and Condition Monitoring Programs.
• Supervise the daily operation and maintenance of buildings, electrical and mechanical services, water features, fixtures, furnishings and equipment.
• Liaise and supervise all Property Maintenance Contractors on site and ensure appropriate standards are met.
• Carry out all emergency repairs to all technical equipment, general fitting, welding and machining.
• Audit all workshop tools and equipment for the running of workshop's trades and functions.
• Ensure that workshops have adequate stock and materials in Stores and that all workshops are kept in a clean and safe environment.
• Oversee so that expenses are in line with departmental budgeting, capital plan and projects.
• Participate in the preparation of the Strategic Business and Operating Plans.
• Prepare monthly outlook/forecasts and reports.
• Implement opportunities for quality Team Building.
• Prepare work schedules and annual leave schedules within budget, business expectations and guidelines of the appropriate industrial legislation.
• Assist with the selection and appointment of new associates within the department.
• Conduct regular staff meetings to keep all associates are fully informed
• Ensure compliance with legislated workplace health and safety requirements.
• Comply with all Marriott and Hotel Specific Standards and Procedures.
• Promote by example the principle that the customers of the Properties Maintenance Department are the paying guest and all the Hotel Departments
• Responsible for the cleanliness of all plant / mechanical equipment rooms.
Prepare Engineering reports as required by Area Directors of Engineering and Technical
• Liaise regularly with the Chief Engineer about the Engineering Department's workload and backlog including its priorities and plans.
• Perform daily and regular property walks ensuring that all lighting is in working condition as per daily
checklist.
• Perform daily and regular property walks of Hotel & grounds ensuring that the Hotel asset is to an acceptable standard as per daily checklist.
• When necessary, carry out duty shifts.
• Ensure effective communication within the department, such as daily briefings/de-briefings, ensuring that all relevant hotel information is communicated. Review daily log book, rectify or follow up on all items left unsolved from any previous shifts, discuss the same with the Chief Engineer.
• Assume full responsibility in the absence of the Chief Engineer.
• Report on engineering operations to Excom in the absence of the Chief Engineer. Attend morning
briefings, department head meetings and so on.
• Complete all associate certification training. Evaluate associate performance and analyse training and development needs.
• Undertake any additional duties as requested by the Chief Engineer or Hotel Management.
To summarize, it is not the intention of this Job Description to limit the scope or responsibilities of the above-mentioned, but to highlight the most important aspects of your position. It is essential that all associates are committed to their jobs and the success of the enterprise, and maintain a willingness to accept total flexibility of jobs and duties throughout the hotel.