Chief Engineer

Job Definition To supervise, check and execute all activities of his department to ensure guest safety and comfort. These activities will include ensuring the smooth and appropriate functioning of air conditioning / heating systems, water supply, heat, light and power, and all equipment in the hotel, while keeping a control on energy costs of the hotel.

Duties and Responsibilities A. To supervise all workmen, electricians, plumbers, air-conditioning technicians, carpenters, painters, etc in his department

B. To ensure the most effective use of heat, light and power

C. To constantly check and maintain a checklist pertaining to all equipment installed in the Hotel D. To schedule all preventive and planned maintenance work for the entire Hotel

E. To prepare capital budget and repair and maintenance budget and present the same for approval

F. To carry out methodically all periodic maintenance

G. To constantly monitor and review spare part requirement and make every effort to develop them indigenously

H. To assist the security officer on a regular monthly basis to work out codes of alarm to be used by key personnel in case of emergency. (This is in particular reference to fires)

I. To ensure adherence to all statutory requirements such as Sewage Treatment plants, etc.

J. To prepare and develop methods for greater productive and economical operation of equipment by ensuring its optimum upkeep and maintenance

K. To use innovative skills to reduce the operational cost in his own area and any other area possible In addition to the above mentioned duties and job functions, any other assignment given on an occasional basis or daily basis by the immediate superior or the management.