Assistant Chief Engineer (173381)

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer in Ipoh. You will manage daily operations, lead the Engineering team, and ensure all facilities are functional. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of facility management experience, including 2 years in a managerial role. Proficiency in English and Chinese is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in facility management including 2 years at a managerial level.
• Knowledge in fire safety and able to handle in-house projects.
• Proficient in written and spoken English & Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Engineering to manage daily operations.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure reliable operation of facilities.
• Monitor contractor work and liaise with relevant parties for projects.

Skills

Facility management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Building Services or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Shangri-La Group - Hong Kong Region

Renowned for its distinctive Asian hospitality, the luxury hotel group operates five Shangri-La properties in Hong Kong, where the company is also headquartered, including KowloonShangri-La, IslandShangri-La, Kerry Hotel Hong Kong, JENHong Kong by Shangri-La, and The Aberdeen Marina Club, offering guests an array of options across the different brands to suit every guest’s needs.

As an employer with industry leading levels of colleague engagement, our people are our priority. Our success is only made possible through the efforts and abilities of over 42,000 colleagues worldwide. In accordance with this belief, the focused investment we make in the learning and development of our colleagues is unparalleled in the global hospitality industry. From welcoming new colleagues to best-in-class leadership development programmes, employee potentials will be identified and nurtured throughout their career with the Group.

We are looking for an Assistant Chief Engineer based at Kerry Hotel Hong Kong!

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Engineering to manage the department‘s daily operation and supervise the Engineering Team to provide repairs and maintenance services for all the locations and facilities within the Hotel premises
• Job assignment on first-line repairs against job orders and routine maintenance for the Hotel’s equipment and facilities
• Maintains on up-to-date maintenance record systems on all preventive maintenance and repairs that have been carried out in the Hotel
• Carries out regular inspection for the Hotel and plant rooms, to ensure all facilities are in reliable and functional condition and all the work areas are in tidy and safety condition
• Responsible for the reliable operation of equipment and effective performance of all life safety systems within the Hotel
• Support Department Head in formulating preventive maintenance strategies and implementation plans for building and E&M systems
• Monitor contractors’ work and liaise with relevant parties to develop and supervisor projects and renovations
• Conduct training on emergency procedures and system operation to the team in alignment with the related policies of fire, life and safety
• Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• A minimum of 5 years’ solid experience in facility management including 2 years at managerial level
• Knowledge in facility management, fire safety, furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E), able to handle in-house projects
• Strong leadership skills and problem-solving skills
• Well-organized and handle multi-tasking assignments
• Proficient in both written and spoken English & Chinese with excellent communication

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