Engineering Executive

The Indian Hotels Company Limited; Tirupati; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) invites applications for a maintenance supervisor role at its Tirupati property. The incumbent will supervise and coordinate maintenance of machinery and equipment, ensuring safe, efficient operations and minimal downtime.

Responsibilities include leading a team of engineering technicians, enforcing SOPs, and coordinating with vendors for BOQs, site visits, and orders, while maintaining safety standards across guest areas and back-of-house facilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/HVAC or equivalent.
• 5+ years in hospitality maintenance with 2+ years as team leader/shift incharge.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day engineering tasks and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineering technicians.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on guest rooms, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ensure SOPs and safety guidelines are followed in hotel premises.
• Coordinate with vendors for BOQs, site visits, and orders.
• Plan and execute critical shutdowns for engineering services.
• Monitor log books for key equipment like chiller plant, boiler, UPS.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift coordination

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical / HVAC

Job description

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Business Unit: Ekante Bliss, Tirupati - IHCL SeleQtions

Job requisition ID: 20143

Description:

About IHCL

Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is a part of the Tata Group and is one of South Asia's largest and most iconic hospitality companies. With a legacy of over 120 years, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences to our guests through our diverse portfolio of hotels, resorts, and palaces.

Careers at IHCL

At IHCL, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering a dynamic work environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. Join us in creating memorable experiences and shaping the future of hospitality. Explore exciting career opportunities with us and be a part of a vibrant team that values passion, excellence, and diversity.

Job Objective

The objective is to supervise and coordinate maintenance activities for machinery and equipment, ensuring that all machines operate efficiently and safely. This includes conducting regular inspections and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime, as well as troubleshooting and resolving any issues promptly to maintain optimal performance and safety standards.

Essential Job Tasks

The objective is to implement Engineering SOPs and guidelines, ensuring that a robust maintenance process is followed. This will guarantee that critical machinery and equipment are maintained at their optimum level, thereby ensuring efficient operations and minimizing downtime.

Areas of Responsibility

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day engineering tasks, projects, and initiatives as per the direction of the Deputy Engineer/Chief Engineer.
• Provide solutions to recurring engineering problems in guest floors, kitchens, laundry, banquets, restaurants, and other areas.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of engineering technicians in day-to-day engineering activities.
• Carry out preventive maintenance of guest rooms, electrical, mechanical, kitchen & laundry equipment, plumbing, air-conditioning, refrigeration equipment, audio-visual lighting, and other equipment.
• Ensure that SOPs and safety guidelines are followed during the execution of work in the hotel premises.
• Coordinate with vendors for floating BOQs, site visits, preparing comparatives, and assisting the Deputy Engineer/Chief Engineer in the issuance of orders.
• Implement cost-effective solutions for perennial issues in the hotel.
• Coordinate with other departments like Housekeeping, Front Office, and Food & Beverage to address engineering issues in their areas.
• Assist the Deputy Engineer in maintaining audit and maintenance records.
• Assist in the implementation of FPL and R&M cost mitigation measures.
• Plan and execute critical shutdowns for engineering services.
• Monitor and review log books of critical engineering equipment such as Chiller Plant, Boiler, UPS, Transformer, etc.
• Ensure adherence to relevant engineering statutory compliances in the department.

Attributes/ Essentials/ Other Information

Flexibility to work in shifts, relocate

Required Qualifications

Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical / HVAC or other relevant fields

Work Experience

5+ Years of relevant experience in Hospitality Industry with 2+ Years of experience as Team Leader / Shift Incharge

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

Equal Opportunities Employment at IHCL

At IHCL, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team, where every voice is valued and respected.