CHIEF ENGINEER

Glenmarie Hotel & Golf Resort; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenmarie Hotel & Golf Resort is seeking a Chief Engineer to ensure smooth and efficient operations of the Engineering Department. The role involves planning, budgeting, and maintaining hotel standards while managing the engineering team and overseeing compliance with local regulations. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to lead in a prestigious hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years management experience in a similar capacity in a 5-star international hotel.
• Familiar with Project based tendering Contract management.
• Basic competency in Engineering management across various disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the Engineering Department ensuring efficiency.
• Budget preparation and cost control of maintenance and utilities.
• Lead engineering team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Engineering management

Project Engineering

Occupational Health and Safety

Education

Diploma/Degree in Engineering

Project management

Job description

1. Ensure smooth operation and efficiency of the Engineering Department for both GGCC and GHGR.

2. Plan, direct, control, coordinate and participate in all areas and activities of the department.

3. Submit yearly the property maintenance and utilities budget.

4. Ensure, expenses are in line with budget.

5. Communicate and follow up with stakeholder about specific maintenance projects and their goals.

6. Obtain maximum control of expenditure through effective use of manpower and physical assets.

7. Report to the General Manager on all matters affecting the operations of the Hotel & Club.

8. Liaise with consultants such as interior designer, architect, quantity surveyor, MEP engineer, lighting consultant, audio visual consultant and procurement agent.

9. Establish the Equipment Data record keeping, Preventive maintenance of Mechanical, Electrical, Fire& Safety, Civil, Guest rooms, public area, kitchen, back of house and audio visual.

10. Cost control programs through Energy Saving schedules.

11. Effective practice and enforcement of local regulatory compliance in relation to Fire Dept, Machinery and Health and Safety, etc.

12. Oversee the physical operations of the Hotel & Club - Glenmarie Hotel & Golf Resort and Glenmarie Golf & Country Club, including maintenance and repair of interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents, laundry and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating, air conditioning (HVAC), ventilation, and water treatment systems, and swimming pools.

13. Formulate maintenance policies and operating standards so as to maximize equipment efficiency and minimize downtime.

14. Prepare annual budget and Capex for equipment required, major repair and maintenance, and major system modifications.

15. Coach, lead, and inspire engineering team by training and setting clear goals and objectives.

16. Liaise with local statutory governmental organization with matters pertaining to, including but not limited to, the use of utilities such as water, gas and electricity, licensing, Inspection, testing to satisfy Statutory requirements of all engineering systems.

17. Ensure all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per Refinery Hotel standards.

Requirements:

• Diploma / Degree in Engineering, Project management or in an equivalent Technical Field.

• Basic competency in Engineering management, Project Engineering encompassing Mechanical, Electrical and Civil (Structural) and other relevant scopes.

• Basic competency in Occupational Health and Safety matters

• Integrated Management systems in compliance to relevant standards that the Hotel is audited upon.

• Familiar with Project based tendering Contract management scopes and able to prepare Tender and Bid documents.

• Financial Budgeting and Planning

• Minimum 8 years management experience in a similar capacity in a 5-star international hotel

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Hotel & Accommodation Services 101-1,000 employees

Located just 30 minutes from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 10 minutes from Subang Airport and 35 km from the bustle of central Kuala Lumpur and other leisure attractions, the hotel places you minutes from where you want to be. Glenmarie Hotel & Golf Resort has 260 comfortable rooms with 7 F&B outlets and 14 fully equipped meeting rooms inclusive of a 700-capacity ballroom and an Executive Club.

Located just 30 minutes from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 10 minutes from Subang Airport and 35 km from the bustle of central Kuala Lumpur and other leisure attractions, the hotel places you minutes from where you want to be. Glenmarie Hotel & Golf Resort has 260 comfortable rooms with 7 F&B outlets and 14 fully equipped meeting rooms inclusive of a 700-capacity ballroom and an Executive Club.

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