Hotel Engineering Director - Systems & Maintenance

Furama Bukit Bintang; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Furama Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to plan, execute and control all hotel engineering works, ensuring the building and equipment are maintained in excellent condition. You will lead Engineering staff, manage budgets for maintenance and energy costs, and coordinate with Front Office, F&B and Housekeeping for smooth operations.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, licensing, energy conservation, staff training, and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Hotel's building, fixtures, plant and equipment in excellent and working conditions.
• Maintain high morale and productivity of all Engineering staff to ensure efficiency in the department.
• Maintain effective communication and close working relationship with all other departments especially Front Office, Food and Beverage and Housekeeping Department.
• Prepare manual budget for maintenance expenditure and energy costs of the Hotel for approval.
• Ensure that Maintenance Orders are completed by the Engineering staff and conduct surprise checks on the implementation of Maintenance Orders.
• Plan and implement preventive maintenance for electrical equipment, boilers/heat recovery, water systems, air conditioning and ventilation, lifts/escalators, fire protection, pool filtration and water features, TV/sound systems.
• Plan and implement renovation projects and system improvement projects.
• Maintain regular checks and ensure smooth operation of all engineering systems in the Hotel at all times.
• Renew all licenses relating to the engineering systems in the Hotel.
• Check staff attendance and enforce staff discipline under supervision.
• Implement energy conservation measures and conduct energy audits to account for variances in energy consumption.
• Develop and implement training programs for Engineering staff.
• Attend Department Heads' Operation Meetings and monthly Department meetings.
• Control the use of engineering supplies, chemicals and spare parts to minimize wastage.
• Take personal charge of major equipment breakdowns and emergency situations.
• Exercise proper control over engineering contractors and supervise their works.
• Maintain an optimal level of replacement parts in Engineering stores.
• Be familiar with Emergency Procedures, Policies and SOPs as established by the Hotel.
• Ensure staff comply with all rules, regulations and policies established by the Hotel.
• Ensure staff observe all safety and security measures in operating engineering plant and equipment.
• Perform other duties as directed by the General Manager/Rooms Division Manager.

Job description

Furama Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to plan, execute and control all hotel engineering works, ensuring the building and equipment are maintained in excellent condition. You will lead Engineering staff, manage budgets for maintenance and energy costs, and coordinate with Front Office, F&B and Housekeeping for smooth operations.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, licensing, energy conservation, staff training, and emergency response.