Assistant Manager - Engineering

Taj Safaris; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Taj Safaris is seeking a seasoned Maintenance/Engineering professional to assist the Chief Engineer in maintaining and upgrading hotel facilities, equipment, and systems to ensure safe, efficient operations. The role includes implementing preventive maintenance, coordinating with vendors, and driving energy and safety initiatives at the property.

The incumbent will support Capex execution, budget preparation, and compliance with safety and sustainability standards while leading the engineering

Qualifications

• B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Field (engineering degree)
• Experience in hospitality facility management descriptive qualifications are expected

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and upgrade hotel facilities, equipment and systems to ensure safe operations.
• Support maintenance schedules, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety regulations compliance.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and assist in Capex projects according to timelines.
• Coordinate with vendors for BOQ preparation, site visits, and order issuance.
• Develop action plans for recurring issues and incidents; monitor progress and outcomes.
• Assist in budgeting for facilities, energy, and maintenance costs and drive cost mitigation.

Skills

Process Excellence

Result Orientation

Collaborative Engagement

Change Championship

Growth Mindset

Guest Centricity

Personal Effectiveness

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.

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 IHCL's 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 IHCL's 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.
• Flexibility to work in shifts, relocate.

Required Qualifications

• B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Field

Work Experience

• 3-5 Years of relevant experience in Hospitality Industry

Languages Needed in Position

• English

Key Interfaces - External

• Vendors, Concerned Govt. Offices and others

Key Interfaces - Internal

• Engineering function, Other Operational departments

Behavioural Competencies

• Process Excellence
• Result Orientation
• Collaborative Engagement
• Change Championship
• Growth Mindset
• Guest Centricity
• Personal Effectiveness