Head of Engineering

InterContinental Hotels Group; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 400.000.000 - 450.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Jakarta Selatan seeks a Head of Engineering to direct hotel maintenance and engineering operations, ensuring safety and guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in building maintenance and specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields. Hotel experience preferred, and relevant certifications are required.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in general building maintenance/construction or equivalent.
• Specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields.
• Level 3 EPA Certification, HVAC and refrigeration certificate.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily engineering needs and assign work.
• Develop team performance through coaching and feedback.
• Oversee hotel maintenance and operations.

Skills

General building maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Mechanical skills

Carpentry

Team leadership

Education

Some college or advanced vocational training

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Overview

What’s the job? As Head of Engineering you’ll direct the engineering/maintenance of your hotel and ensure the safety and comfort of hotel guests and team members – making sure all activities are delivered safely and with compliance. Motivating and training your team with the skills to keep hotels always looking their best.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily engineering needs, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right team in place
• Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues - recognize good performance
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Communicate with all hotel department heads to stay informed of maintenance needs and ensure timely responses to requests
• Help guests needs to ensure their satisfaction
• Use a maintenance programmed to ensure the hotel is maintained and in service for our guests
• Oversee the physical operations of the hotel, including maintenance and repair and order parts and supplies in a timely and efficient manner while minimizing waste and maintaining “green” initiatives
• May be responsible for hotel security to minimize risk of theft, crime and other hazards
• Ad-hoc duties – unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done

Accountabilities

This is the top Maintenance/Engineering job in a large, luxury, resort, or major flagship hotel with multiple sites and facilities, a number of major outlets, high-volume catering and convention facilities, and a large number of VIP and key guests. Supervises a staff of maintenance/engineering tradespersons and contractors. May oversee subordinate managers and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Some college or advanced vocational training
• Four years’ experience in general building maintenance and/or construction or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields
• Level 3 EPA Certification, HVAC and refrigeration certificate, licensed plumber and/or journeyman status for electrician and carpenter may be required
• Hotel experience preferred
• Professional certification and license if required by law