Assistant Chief Engineering

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To regularly visit and inspect all major mechanical and electrical equipment including pump-rooms, switch board, filtration system, HVAC system, Clarifiers and see that they are in efficient operating condition.
• To prepare a preventive maintenance program covering HVAC system, Guest rooms, Public Areas, kitchen Equipments, Laundry Equipments, Firefighting system and fire alarm system, emergency generators.
• To ensure that all such equipment is regularly maintained and serviced in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and the hotels’ preventive maintenance program.
• Responds to all departments for repairs and maintenance requests and keep accurate records of such requests. Follow up and maintain a close liaison with all other departments to ensure efficient completion of all requests.
• Advises management on more effective ways of using air conditioning, heat, light and power to reduce costs and recommend new equipment or systems to reduce costs.
• To ensure that members of the engineering department are knowledgeable regarding all equipment.
• To participate in management meetings and review all matters involving the engineering department.
• Makes regular inspection tours of the building to check everywhere is well maintained and in good repair.
• Maintains strong working relationships with external contractors, oversees the coordination of installation and repair activities, and ensures all contractor personnel adhere to safety regulations and company procedures.
• Co-ordinate with Housekeeping and Front Office regarding all rooms requiring re-furbishment.
• Knowledgeable in all laws and regulations related to local building codes ,Abu Dhabi Civil defense, DOE, and ADOSH.
• Establishes and administers appropriate work performance records and reports, permits and inspection schedules
• Assists management in producing the Repairs and Maintenance budget, items of major repair and the capital expense budget (POMEC).
• To control and supervise all aspects of engineering storage issues, inventory levels and controls.
• To be evaluated and evaluate the Engineering team according to the HR performance evaluation program.

• Reports to Director of Engineering/Chief Engineer
• Coordinates with all concerned Corporate personnel
• Works closely with other department heads to ensure that all activities are accomplished.

• Minimum education of Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering
• Current position as Asst.
  
  Chief Engineer or previous experience of at least 7-10 years in Maintenance management level in high-rise hotel or residential project.
• Strong knowledge in the principles and practices of Maintenance Engineering operation.
• Have excellent written and spoken English communication and Leadership skills.
• Computer literate with the ability to read, interpret, and modify AutoCAD drawings.