Assistant Manager - Engineering

Taj Safaris; Darjeeling; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Taj Safaris, Darjeeling-based property Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa, Darjeeling, seeks an Engineering professional to assist the Chief Engineer in maintaining and upgrading hotel facilities.

You will support preventive maintenance, implement safety standards, coordinate with vendors, and help manage budgets and Capex projects. The role requires a hands-on leader with 3–5 years in hospitality engineering and English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chief Engineer in day-to-day operations; oversee preventive maintenance.
• Act in Chief Engineer's absence.
• Assist Capex projects per timeline.
• Implement and monitor preventive maintenance across equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors for BOQs, site visits, and orders.
• Develop action plans for recurring complaints/incidents.
• Support annual budgets for FPL and R&M costs.
• Drive energy and water efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Fire & Life Safety policies; prepare HIRA.
• Monitor testing of Fire & Life Safety equipment.
• Knowledge of HACCP, Hygiene, ISO 14001, Food Safety.
• Enforce SOPs for chemical safety, machine safety and PPM.
• Assist investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Conduct engineering team training.
• Assist sustainability program: LEED, Earth Check.
• Know statutory regulations: PCB, Fire, Electrical, Water, Borewell, Boiler.
• Prepare month-end reports and ESG data.
• Check logbooks daily and take corrective actions.
• Lead departmental briefings and training.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping, Front Office, F&B.
• Willing to work shifts and relocate.

Education

B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Field

Job description

Job Summary

Assisting the Chief Engineer/Director of Engineering in maintaining, repairing, and upgrading hotel facilities, equipment, and systems to ensure efficient and safe operations. This involves supporting the implementation of maintenance schedules, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations to maintain optimal functionality and safety standards across the property.

Business Unit: Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa, Darjeeling

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Engineer/Director of Engineering in the day-to-day operations, overseeing the preventive maintenance of all equipment.


• Assume the responsibilities and authority of the Chief Engineer in their absence.


• Assist in executing Capex projects according to the established timeline.


• Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs for all equipment.


• Coordinate with vendors for floating BOQs, site visits, preparing comparatives, and assisting in the issuance of orders.


• Develop and execute action plans for recurring complaints and incidents.


• Assist in preparing the annual budgets for FPL and R&M costs.


• Responsible for implementing various FPL and R&M cost mitigation measures and driving energy and water-efficient initiatives.


• Ensure compliance with IHCLs Fire & Life Safety (FLS) policy and guidelines, preparing HIRA for critical machines and processes.


• Monitor the proper maintenance and testing of Fire & Life Safety equipment across the hotel.


• Possess knowledge of HACCP, Hygiene, ISO 14001, and Food Safety guidelines.


• Drive adherence to SOPs for critical processes such as chemical safety, machine safety, and PPM.


• Assist in investigating incidents and accidents, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing learnings.


• Conduct training for all members of the engineering team.


• Implement IHCLs sustainability program, including certifications like LEED and Earth Check.


• Knowledgeable about relevant statutory compliances, including PCB, Fire, Electrical, Water Supply, Borewell, and Boiler regulations.


• Prepare month-end reports, audit data, and data for the ESG platform.


• Check all logbooks daily, taking corrective measures as needed.


• Conduct departmental briefings and training sessions.


• Coordinate with other departments such as Housekeeping, Front Office, and Food & Beverage to address engineering issues in their areas.


• Attributes/ Essentials/ Other Information: Flexibility to work in shifts, relocate.

Qualifications

• B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Field

Experience

• 3-5 Years of relevant experience in Hospitality Industry

Languages

• English

Key Interfaces

External

• Vendors, Concerned Govt. Offices and others

Internal

• Engineering function, Other Operational departments

Behavioural Competencies

• Process Excellence


• Result Orientation


• Collaborative Engagement


• Change Championship


• Growth Mindset


• Guest Centricity


• Personal Effectiveness

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