Assistant Manager - Engineering

Taj Safaris; Panaji; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Taj Safaris in Panaji, Goa, seeks a hands-on Engineer to support the Chief Engineer in maintaining and upgrading hotel facilities, equipment, and systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations. The role involves implementing maintenance schedules, supervising preventive maintenance, and coordinating with vendors to support day-to-day engineering functions.

The position also entails assisting with Capex projects, budgeting for FPL and RM costs, driving energy and water-saving initiatives, and

Qualifications

• B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical field required.
• 3–5 years of relevant hospitality industry experience.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive maintenance of all equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors for BOQs, site visits, and issuing orders.
• Assist in Capex projects and budgeting for FPL and RM costs.
• Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs for all equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Fire Life Safety policies and guidelines.
• Investigate incidents and provide root-cause analyses.
• Conduct training for the engineering team.

Education

B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Field

Job description

Job Objective

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.

Job Requisition ID

20124

Essential Job Tasks

• Assisting in implementation of Engineering SOPs and guidelines and ensuring that a robust maintenance process is followed to ensure that critical machinery and equipment are maintained at optimum level.

Areas of Responsibility

• 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 RM costs.
• Responsible for implementing various FPL and RM 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

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

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