Chief Engineer (Thai) - Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road

General:

• Provide a professional, advisory and executive support service to the Executive Team to assist in meeting the strategic goals of the establishment.
• Supervise and control the Maintenance Request System.
• Control, initiate and undertake assigned capital projects, from design and pricing to construction and commissioning.
• Control and administer all Engineering and Utility Supply contracts 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.
• Source quotations and supervise Property Maintenance Contractors on site.
• 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 for the complex.
• Ensure proper measures are taken to protect the environment and the Hotel’s adherence to it.
• Institute systems to save energy, water and resources.
• Implements energy and water management systems to minimize wastage and costs.
• 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.
• Maintain and 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.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Ensure that all associates comply with the grooming and uniform standards.
• Conduct development and performance reviews, identifying key personnel for further development and structured career pathing.

General

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Implement and maintain training systems to ensure that associates have the necessary framework and skills to perform their job efficiently and effectively.

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Prepare work schedules and annual leave schedules within budget, business expectations and guidelines of the appropriate industrial legislation.

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Oversee the selection and appointment of new associates within the department.

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Conduct regular colleague meetings to keep all associates are fully informed

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Participate in the Hotel “Manager on Duty” program.

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Ensure compliance with legislated workplace health and safety requirements

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Comply with all IHG Standards and Procedures.

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Actively promote a work environment, which cares for guests and associates alike

People

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Direct daily engineering needs, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right team in place

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Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues - recognise good performance

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Recommend or initiate any HR elated actions where needed

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Ensure a safe and secure environment for guests, team members in compliance with regulatory policies and procedures

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Maintain relations with outside contacts including guests, regulatory agencies, others as needed

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Follow-up outstanding points from the latest IT audit of his/her hotel under the supervision of IT Manager/Leader

Guest Experience

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Help guests needs to ensure their satisfaction

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Use a maintenance programmed to ensure the hotel is maintained and in service for our guests

Responsible business

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Maintain and order parts and supplies whilst minimizing waste and maintaining “green” initiatives

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May be responsible for hotel security to minimize risk of theft, crime and other hazards

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Ad-hoc duties – unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done