Chief Engineer

TajSATS; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TajSATS in Delhi seeks a Chief Engineer to lead engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The role requires overseeing preventive maintenance, contractor management, and budgeting, with a focus on energy efficiency and ESG practices.

Fluency in English and Hindi is preferred, and on‑call availability is expected to handle emergencies. Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and building management systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of professional experience in engineering/maintenance.
• Experience in hospitality industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and building systems.
• Familiarity with local building codes, safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to work on-call and handle emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive maintenance schedules and operations.
• Assign and supervise contracted work with safety measures.
• Plan budgets for maintenance and energy.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and licenses/NOCs.
• Coordinate with Government bodies and utility suppliers.
• Lead staff training and department discipline.
• Maintain equipment readiness with minimal downtime.
• Drive sustainability and ESG initiatives.
• Liaise with other departments for smooth operation.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Building systems

Maintenance planning

Contractor management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

BMS

Job description

Title: Chief Engineer

Job Purpose:

Lead the strategic management of engineering and maintenance operations to ensure operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Job Description:

• To ensure preventive or planned maintenance schedules are carried out.
• To allot jobs to the Contractor by giving him Job Orders to carry out the work with all safety and precautionary measures and same to be supervised.
• To obtain and analyze quotations.
• To plan and allocate resources effectively to ensure smooth operation of all engineering functions.
• To ensure discipline of Maintenance staff and administration of department.
• To ensure all equipment in the unit is always kept in a state of readiness, with minimum downtime, in such a way as not to hamper production and other related activity in the unit.
• To maintain liaison with Government and/or Statutory bodies besides utility suppliers.
• To ensure all requisite licenses and NOCs are always updated.
• To ensure HACCP and if any other guidelines /checklists are always maintained.
• To keep Maintenance costs within Maintenance Expenses Budget.
• To ensure Energy Budget is within limits at the same time maintaining comfort and mandatory regulations.
• To ensure proper liaising with all the other departments/HODs for smooth operation.
• To ensure all complaints from users are attended to and solved at the earliest without affecting comfort, quality, and productivity.
• To plan and co-ordinate in making budgets (Expenses and Energy) for the coming Financial Year
• To plan, propose and execute (after due authorization) capital budgets as may be necessary.
• To ensure all training needs of staff in the department are met and implemented as well as to establish the necessary rapport with the staff and meeting ESTS guidelines.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Equipment maintenance and readiness
• Contractor management and supervision
• Budget planning and cost control
• Regulatory compliance (e.g., HACCP, guidelines)
• Liaison with government and utility suppliers
• Staff training and development
• Facility administration and discipline
• Prompt resolution of user complaints
• Sustainability Initiatives
• Implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Practices
• Planning and Execution of Upgradation Projects

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical)
• 10+ years of professional experience post-qualification
• Prior experience in similar roles within the hospitality industry
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems
• Familiarity with local building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work on-call and respond to emergencies outside of regular working hours.

Key Customers

Internal stakeholders such as production departments, procurement teams, senior management, and external stakeholders such as government bodies, utility suppliers, and vendors.

Key Success Metrics

Performance against Equipment Downtime, Maintenance Cost Control, Operational Efficiency, Sustainability Initiatives, Safety and Hygiene and Preventive Maintenance is measured.

Language Proficiency

Should be fluent in both English and Hindi

IT Knowledge

• MS Office
• Outlook
• BMS (Building Management System)

Travel

Should be flexible to move within the company according to requirement and also for personal growth.