Assistant Chief Engineering

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu; Philippines; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee maintenance and staff performance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in a 5-star hotel setting. Key responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining equipment, and ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene protocols. The role emphasizes strong communication skills and leadership to promote a positive work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a 5 star hotel.
• Sound knowledge in Building Services Engineering and Management.
• Good Command in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain departmental rules for guiding performance of staff.
• Ensure employees understand hotel policies on safety and hygiene.
• Supervise staff attendance and training.
• Maintain equipment and technical staff morale.

Skills

Building Services Engineering

Management

Communication in English

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

• To develop and maintain, as appropriate, departmental rules for guiding performance of staff.
• To ensure that all employees are fully familiar with and have a complete understanding of the hotel’s policies relating to fire, safety, hygiene and health and that these policies are strictly adhered to.
• To develop engineering strategic plan with the assistance of local management team.
• Maintain all equipments in good condition.
• Maintain all Technical Staff at high morale.
• Prepare staff roster and organise shifts to ensure appropriate staffing.
• Maintain work attendance records for payroll purposes.
• Organize training for Junior Staff.
• Allocate daily work orders and supervise progress.
• Share responsibility with DoE for the supervision of outside contractors working in the hotel.
• Supervise the water treatment operation and monitor the tests.
• Record data on daily or other periodical basis for control purposes.
• Supervise the established guidelines and systems to ensure the most efficient operation at the most economical cost.
• Prepare, with Chief Engineer, the departmental budgets, and monitor progress in order to contain costs.
• Through other departments, attitude and appearance, promote a high level of interaction with the other departments and a high degrees of guest satisfaction.
• Conduct daily rounds of the Hotel back of the house and public areas, checking every outlet for deficiencies and raising maintenance requests accordingly.
• Instruct and assist when necessary the Plant Supervisor in the chemical testing of all water systems and advise on the proper remedial action.
• Approve the monthly shift system.

Others

• Continuous learning through own IDP.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the superior.

Accountabilities

• Represents Dusit’s brand and its values at all times. We will establish relationships and foremost and we will deliver an exceptional guest experience and promote Thai graciousness.

Company’s Culture

• Communicate and fully embracing the Company’s culture (our Vision, our Mission and our Values), leads by example and cascade to all your subordinates. – “Proud to belong and to contribute”

CONFIDENTIALITY

• Ensure confidentiality and secure storage of all intellectual property and data bases, both hard copy and electronic. Adhere to Dust Internet and E-mail policy. Ensure Hotel, Customer and Staff information or transactions are kept confidential during or after employment with the company.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a 5 star hotel.
• Sound knowledge in Building Services Engineering and Management.
• Good Command in English