Chief Engineer

Universal Hotels and Resorts, Inc.; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Hotels and Resorts, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance/Engineering Manager to oversee the hotel's physical plant, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.

The role emphasizes leadership of the engineering team, compliance with safety standards, and delivery of high-quality guest experiences in a luxury hotel setting. The ideal candidate brings extensive maintenance experience in hotel environments, strong leadership, and a track record of coordinating large projects while ensuring

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering is required.
• Excellent communication and commitment to high-level customer service.
• Bachelor or Science in Electrical or Civil Engineering preferred.
• Registration as Electrical or Civil Engineer is required/advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years maintenance experience and 3 years supervisory/manager experience in hotel engineering.
• Ability to lead a team and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with hotel mission and standards during maintenance activities.
• Balance operations with guest, employee and owner satisfaction.
• Represent engineering in daily HOD meetings.
• Plan, schedule, assign and supervise engineering staff.
• Oversee maintenance tasks, work orders and projects for timely completion.
• Respond to guest maintenance needs with professional, efficient service.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Registered Electrical Engineer

Registered Civil Engineer

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Familiar and complies with the hotels mission and standards in performing maintenance activities.

• Maximize maintenance team potential with a balanced focus on operations, guests, employee and owners satisfaction.

• Represents the engineering department during the daily HOD morning meetings.

• Prioritize, plan, schedule assign and supervise the engineering department staff.

• Oversee the maintenance tasks, work orders and special projects ensuring timely and accurate completion.

• Respond to guest's maintenance needs promptly and ensure guests receive professional, efficient prompt and courteous service to hotel standards.

• Maintain the physical appearance and operational efficiency of the hotel including physical. mechanical, electrical, plumbing etc.

• Installation & maintenance of all equipment related to HVAC, DG Sets, Water treatment, Fire Safety etc.

• Ensure proper records are kept relating to all plant and equipment for the hotel including repair and service records.

• Prepare reports as required by the Housekeeping Manager and General Manager.

• Ensure that stores have adequate stocks of materials, equipment and tools and are kept in a clean and safe environment.

• Take responsibility for the cleanliness and safety aspects of all plant and mechanical equipment rooms.

• Attend all Facility Management/Property meetings as required, passing on necessary information to the maintenance team in regular junior staff meetings.

• Ensure the proper use and periodic maintenance of all equipment.

• Perform daily and weekly property document inspections.

• Ensure property, grounds, physical plant and work areas are maintained to standard and that all safety equipment and conditions are to code.

• Establish and maintain department equipment and supply inventory levels appropriate to property requirements

• Provide training to staff on supplies, inventory, maintenance and ordering procedures.

• Train engineering department staff on correct maintenance procedures and assists in repairs as needed.

• Maintain, monitor and test hotel's emergency and security systems, features like Fire Alarm, CCTV, baggage scanners etc.

• Discuss with GM / Owner / Department heads on maintenance status and inspection reports.

• Respond to corporate and management inquires.

• Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs.

• Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses.

• Coordinate with the equipment suppliers for AMC and any outstanding issues.

• Ensure maintenance staff is wearing proper uniforms with name tag and upholds hotels grooming and hygiene standards.

• Responsible for quality service, meeting/exceeding financial goals, short- and long-term planning and day-to-day operations.

Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering with positive attitude.

• Good communication skills and Committed to delivering a high level of customer service.

• Bachelor or science, Electrical or Civil engineering preferred.

• Registered Electrical or Civil Engineer.

• Minimum of 5 years maintenance experience and 3 years supervisory or manager experience in engineering hotel department.

• Ability to lead a team.

• Experience in an integrated resort is an advantage.