Chief Engineer

As a Chief Engineer at Eastern & Oriental Express, a Belmond Train, you will be responsible for overseeing the engineering department, ensuring the successful plan, development, and implementation of projects. You will lead the Engineering team to set technical goals, and ensure adherence to quality standards, safety regulations, sustainability, and timelines. Additionally, you are responsible for budgeting, resource allocation, and mentoring engineers. Maintain a high level of technical expertise, monitor industry trends, and ensure that the engineering strategies align with the company's overall business objectives and goals. If you’re looking to develop your skills and be part of the future of luxury, this is your moment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the product is maintained and operated in line with National Rail standards and participate in required projects and improvement programs to roll out new functionality, procedures, scheduling, or reports.
• Ensure equipment, spare parts and minimum holding levels are correctly ordered, received, stored, and maintained.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and delivery of all required preventative maintenance.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and delivery of all mandatory maintenance.
• Compile equipment information, performance metrics and maintenance histories and make recommendations for improvements based on their findings.
• Manage internal and external staff, contractors, and project managers to ensure successful setup and operation of the product.
• Devise and manage a strategy that maintains the product in optimal condition and that works around the planned operating schedule.
• Ensure clear communication and workflow between product and ECM (Entity in Charge of Maintenance).

Requirements

We seek warm, genuine, authentic people with a passion for travel and discovery. You are self-assured without being arrogant, and keen to interact with our discerning guests. You are a great storyteller with a positive mindset and a can-do attitude.

International exposure will be considered a plus. You must speak English. Additional languages, such as Japanese, Korean, Cantonese, French and German, are a benefit. We welcome a diversity of backgrounds, ethnicities and religions.

Experience in the hospitality industry is a bonus, but not a necessity.

At the Eastern & Oriental Express we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including :

Working on board the Eastern & Oriental Express is an amazing experience. As part of the highly prestigious Belmond and LVMH family, you travel with and cater to international guests, work with universally recognized chefs and enjoy an ideal work-life balance, alternating between time on the train and time off between journeys.

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