Duty Engineer

Hotel: Kuala Lumpur on the Park (KULPK), No. 5, Jalan Puncak, Lorong P. Ramlee Banda, 50250

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide a support service to the CE to assist in meeting the strategic goals of department.
2. Control the Maintenance Request System by assigning works to specific trades, supervises proper completion of assigned works and compiles daily work order statistics.
3. Maintain records relating to utility costs throughout the hotel.
4. Perform general and emergency repairs and maintenance to all plant and equipment based on skill and experience level.
5. Carry out regular inspections of plant and equipment and ensure that inspections required by Government authorities are conducted and documented.
6. Carry out general room repairs, preventative maintenance inspections and repairs including scheduling of all these works as per computerized system.
7. Perform and assist with the Fire Protection Preventative Maintenance Program ensuring all items are inspected as per weekly schedule.
8. Review daily logbook, rectify or follow up on all items left unsolved from any previous shifts, discuss the same with the Chief Engineer / Maintenance Officer.
9. Ensure Fire and Engineering safety features operate at peak efficiency.
10. Ensure proper records are kept relating to all plant and equipment for the hotel.
11. Ensure proper measures are taken to protect the environment and the Hotel’s adherence to it.
12. Monitor energy and water management systems to minimize wastage and costs using daily / weekly utility readings as a reference point.
13. Supervise the daily operation and maintenance of building, electrical and mechanical service, water features, fixtures, furnishings and equipment.
14. Liaise and supervise all Property Maintenance Contractors on site and ensure appropriate standards are met.
15. Maintain all workshop tools and equipment for the running of workshop’s trades and functions.
16. Ensure the workshops have adequate stock and materials in Stores and that all workshops are kept in a clean and safe environment.
17. Attend meetings as required.
18. Ensure that all associates comply with the grooming and uniform standards.
19. Implement and maintain training systems to ensure that associates have the necessary framework and skills to perform their job efficiently and effectively. This includes certification of all engineering associates.
20. Conduct regular staff briefing to keep all associates fully informed.
21. Ensure compliance with legislated workplace health and safety requirements.
22. Comply with all IHG Standards and Procedures.
23. Responsible for the cleanliness of all plant / mechanical equipment rooms.
24. Ensure all the requests for maintenance are carried out within an acceptable time frame.
25. Assist all Engineering associates with maintenance and repairs when required.
26. Encourage multi-skill of the engineering associates thereby improving productivity and team diversity.
27. Liaise with engineering associates in their daily activities and assigned projects as directed by the Chief Engineer / Maintenance Officer.
28. Responsibility for follow up on all assigned task to Engineering associates to ensure the works have been completed in a reasonable time frame and to a standard pertaining to the complex and as set by the Engineering Department.
29. Perform duties as assigned by Chief Engineer.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Identify the personal characteristics and skills required for this job

1. Strong technical skill in M& E and VRV AC system.
2. Building, Civil and Interior maintenance.
3. Preventive maintenance.
4. Conduct proactive maintenance to prevent breakdown.
5. Able to communicate with all levels.

QUALIFICATION STANDARD

Identify the required qualifications for this job

1. Required experience in M&E work or any related M&E related qualification.
2. Building maintenance work.
3. Hotel Engineering background will be an advantage.
4. Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
5. Sound understanding of preventive maintenance.
6. Financial acuity – the control of expenses/costs.
7. Strong Communication Skills – must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace, ensuring good information flow.
8. Legislation knowledge (building codes, fire safety and country standards).
9. Sound information system knowledge.
10. Team player.
11. Attention to detail and quality.