Chief Engineer

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct regular walk-about, visually assessing the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure(s) of the hotel; all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment.

• Verify completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back of the house spaces, and external areas. Verify completion of all repairs, replacement, and renovation works throughout the hotel.

• Assist in hiring, training and development, supervision, and disciplining of all staff in the Engineering Department, such as duty engineers, plumber, painter, joiner and apprentice(s).

• Adhere to all corporate purchasing policies and controls, including, but not limited to, all outside contractor bids, budgets, and schedules. Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and all other Company policies as required. Follow prescribed safety procedures for personnel, contractors and equipment at all times.

• Maintain effective Energy Management and Preventive Maintenance programs, and conduct special training for other operating departments on the safe and efficient use of equipment and energy in the hotel.

• Inform the General Manager and senior managers on a regular basis regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure(s), related systems, and equipment offering prudent, cost-effective proposals for maintaining these systems. Access and input information via the computer and generate required reports.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position requires the performance of a combination of the following supportive functions within the hotel:

Key Tasks:

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Engineering team in conjunction with the Assistant C/E.
• Prepare annual R&M Budget, Utilities Budget and Capital Budget, and monitor to ensure costs are within budgeted limits.
• Prepare all Capital Project Releases and co-ordinate all related work.
• Prepare technical data, bidding, project work, alterations for the property, having knowledge of building regulations and codes.
• Prepare, update and implement the Training matrix within the department.
• Prepare, update and implement Standard Operating Procedures within the department.
• Prepare department manpower schedules in accordance with the business demands of the hotel. Oversee daily and weekly rosters.https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/chief-engineer-in-pullman-nairobi-upper-hill-nairobi-kenya-jid-101854