Director of Engineering

1. Directs and controls all subordinate Engineering staff to ensure that all day to day operational matters are handled on time and guest expectations are met.
2. Maintains facilities and equipment by and conducting routine inspections and determining appropriate rectification measures
3. Maintains systems to be able to handle day to day guest requests quickly and efficiently
4. Prepares duty rosters, vacation plans and schedules and public holiday schedules to ensure efficient use of human resources
5. Plans and schedules appropriate ongoing preventative maintenance programs
6. Keeps records of all information in the form of blueprints, diagrams, manuals, maintenance records, logs and journals relevant to the efficient operation of the department
7. Maintains a supply of inventory necessary for optimal operating efficiency
8. Liaises with purchasing and suppliers to ensure provision of quality engineering supplies at most competitive prices
9. Develops and promotes energy conservation programs by monitoring utility costs and consumption
10. Monitors the standard of work carried out by contractors engaged by the hotel to ensure that it meets the agreed quality
11. Ensures that safety and emergency procedures for guests and employees meet or exceed the recognized industry standards and conform to local legal requirements
12. Prepares, monitors and controls the hotel's annual R&M budget
13. Maintain efficient administration within the department preparing and submitting operational reports on time
14. Ensures that employees are selected, trained, evaluated and rewarded in compliance with existing employee
management systems
15. Coaches, counsels, disciplines and develops subordinate employees.