Director of Engineering

CROWNE PLAZA KLCC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowne Plaza KLCC in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Engineering Director to lead the hotel's engineering and maintenance, ensuring safety and comfort for guests and staff. You will direct daily activities, supervise the team, and coordinate with department heads to address maintenance needs and respond promptly to requests.

This leadership role requires college/advanced vocational training and 4+ years in building maintenance with HVAC/plumbing/mechanical expertise, plus certifications as

Qualifications

• Four years' experience in general building maintenance and/or construction.
• Specialised expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields.
• Level 3 EPA Certification, HVAC and refrigeration certificates, licensed plumber and/or journeyman status for electrician and carpenter may be required
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Professional certification and license if required by law.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily engineering needs, plan and assign work ensuring you have the right team.
• Develop your team and improve performance through coaching and feedback.
• Promote teamwork and coordinate with other departments to meet maintenance needs.
• Manage CAPEX and OPEX projects within budget and brand standards.
• Ensure preventive maintenance is up to date, warranties in place, and bid/tender processes followed.

Education

Some college or advanced vocational training

Tools

EPA Certification

HVAC Certificate

Licensed Plumber

Journeyman Electrician

Carpenter License

Job description

As Engineering Director, you will direct the engineering/maintenance of your hotel and ensure the safety and comfort of hotel guests and team members – making sure all activities are delivered safely and with compliance. Motivating and training your team with the skills to keep hotel always looking its best.

People

Direct daily engineering needs, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right team in place

Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback and create performance and development goals for colleagues – recognize good performance

Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments

Communicate with all hotel department heads to stay informed of maintenance needs and ensure timely responses to requests

Responsible Business

Oversee the physical operations of the hotel, including maintenance and repair and order parts and supplies in a timely and efficient manner while minimizing waste and maintaining "green" initiatives

May be responsible for hotel security to minimize risk of theft, crime and other hazards

Ad-hoc duties - unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done

Help create and work within the Engineering budget

Monitor staffing and labour standards to manage costs

Manage CAPEX and OPEX projects to ensure they are within budget and fulfill all brand standard requirements

Ensure all preventive maintenance is up to date, warranties are in place and quotations for projects are submitted via a blind bid / tender

Guest Experience

Help guests needs to ensure their satisfaction

Use a maintenance programme to ensure the hotel is maintained and in service for our guests

Accountability

This is the top Maintenance/Engineering job in a large, luxury, resort, or major flagship hotel with multiple sites and facilities, a number of major outlets, high-volume catering and convention facilities, and a large number of VIP and key guests. Supervises a staff of maintenance/engineering tradespersons and contractors. May oversee subordinate managers and supervisors

What we need from you?

• Some college or advanced vocational training
• Four years' experience in general building maintenance and/or construction or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Specialised expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields
• Level 3 EPA Certification, HVAC and refrigeration certificate, licensed plumber and/or journeyman status for electrician and carpenter may be required
• Hotel experience preferred
• Professional certification and license if required by law

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed; it does not encompass all the tasks that may be assigned.