Assistant Chief Engineer (Hotel)

dorsett singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Wage Supplement (AWS)

Variable Bonus (VB)

Meal Allowance

Flexi-Benefits (Dental & Optical)

Birthday leave

Training & Career opportunities

Job summary

Dorsett Singapore is seeking an Engineering/Maintenance Manager to lead the hotel’s engineering department, overseeing maintenance operations, capital assets, and project management to ensure safety and guest comfort.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will manage budgets, equipment purchases, preventive maintenance, and energy conservation while developing staff and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering or related field.
• 4 years of relevant hospitality experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with good interpersonal skills.
• Creative problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual maintenance budget including manpower, capital requisition, and alterations.
• Ensure all engineering installations meet government regulations.
• Oversee daily operations and maintain records of maintenance activities and stock.
• Supervise purchases for maintenance equipment and supplies.
• Control inventory to meet hotel needs and implement preventive maintenance.
• Review cost of maintenance and implement cost-reduction measures.
• Conduct performance development reviews and provide feedback to staff.
• Provide training and develop staff with potential for growth.
• Ensure safety and energy-conservation practices across the department.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to details

Interpersonal skills

Creative problem-solving

Team player

Education

Diploma in Engineering or related field

Job description

Reporting to the General Manager, you shall be responsible for managing the engineering/maintenance operations of the hotel to ensure the safety and comfort of hotel guests and associates, overseeing the full maintenance functions and capital assets, project management and the overall effectiveness of Engineering department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare the hotel’s annual maintenance budget and submit to management forapproval. The annual budget should include manpower requirement, capital requisition, alteration works, etc. On budget’s approval, the incumbent rolls out the maintenance plan including supervising the whole process of engineering works
• Ensure all engineering installations and constructions meet government rules and regulations
• Oversee the daily operation of the engineering department and ensure that all requests for maintenance services requested by the hotel’s operational departments /guests are expeditiously attended to. In this respect, the incumbent maintains proper records of maintenance works carried out and to prepare such reports of maintenance activities, stock inventory etc.
• Prepare and recommend for approval purchases pertaining to maintenance equipment, materials and supplies
• Supervise the inventory control of engineering parts, ensuring stocks are maintained at the appropriate level to meet the hotel’s needs
• Oversee the implementation of preventive maintenance and repair schedules of all hotel machinery, equipment and facilities
• Ensure that the hotel’s engineering leases, contracts and bids are in accordance with the established standards and guidelines and they are supportive of the hotel’s interests.
• To review the maintenance and repair cost of the hotel and recommend/implement cost reduction program
• Conduct performance development review of department staff, providing candid feedback on their respective performance to guide and improve performance where there is shortfall in performance and reinforce in performance to ensure performance has reached an acceptable level of competency
• Conduct training for department staff and to further develop those who show greater potential
• Responsible for staff retention and take appropriate measures in furtherance of staff stability
• Present all guest rooms and public areas back to Housekeeping and Front Office in a pristine condition, ensuring that all materials and tools are cleared prior to leaving the worksite
• Clear all storm water drainage including building gutters to ensure blockages do not occur
• Perform and assist with the Fire Protection Preventive Maintenance Program, ensuring that all items are inspected as per weekly schedule
• Ensure proper measures are taken to protect the environment and the Hotel’s adherence to it
• Participates as a pro-active team member in the Hotel’s Energy conservation program by making appropriate recommendations to Engineering managers on energy conservation improvements
• Ensure Fire and Engineering safety features and be thoroughly familiar with the Hotel’s emergency procedures and perform assigned duties as per the Hotel’s Emergency Response Plan
• Be familiar and operate the Hotel’s Building Automation system
• Perform any other related tasks and duties as assigned by General Manager from time to time

SKILLS & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in Engineering or related field
• Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience in the Hospitality sector, with at least 1 year in Supervisory role
• Strong communication skills (written and spoken)
• Attention to details
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Team player

WHAT WE OFFER

• Annual Wage Supplement (AWS)
• Variable Bonus (VB)*
• Meal Allowance
• Flexi-Benefits (Dental & Optical)
• Birthday leave
• Training & Career opportunities

In support of keeping a Singaporean core, we will not be able to support any applicants who require sponsorship of work visa.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates shall be notified.