Assistant Chief Engineer

Basic Function

Assist the Chief Engineer in supervising, coordinating and directing the activities of the Engineering staff and in overall administration of the Engineering Department.

Responsibility and Authority

• Assist the Chief Engineer in implementing maintenance and repair of all machinery, equipment, apparatus and fixtures and preventive maintenance programs in the Hotel.
• Prepare the working schedules of all Engineering staff including their shifts, days off and annual leave.
• Assist the Chief Engineer in the training of staff according to establish procedures and standards.
• Compile and submit daily activities report on operations, repair, maintenance and special projects. Keep accurate records of machine breakdowns, repairs and operating costs.
• Monitor engineering logs, utility data and the operating efficiency of power and plant. Take necessary corrective measures if efficiency is below standard and inform the Chief Engineer accordingly. Log daily energy consumption and perform energy audit.
• Ensure the implementation of control procedures in Engineering storeroom. Check and verify all deliveries and control the issuing of engineering supplies and tools.
• Assist the Chief Engineer in planning and implementing industrial, occupational and fire safety programs and ensure that fire and safety rules and regulations are complied with.
• Prepare all electrical billings for the hotel concessionaires.
• In-charge of equipment and supplies inventory. Conduct monthly stock count and submit report to the Chief Engineer.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs on guest rooms, public areas and kitchen installations.
• Prepare cost estimates for job orders to be performed by Engineering staff or outside contractor.
• Take charge of the department in the absence of the Chief Engineer.
• Check daily on the engineering and services installations to ensure smooth operation in the Hotel.
• Supervise all the staff in their works and resolve any problems encountered expeditiously.
• Ensure that all works are carried out according to the department's procedures and policies.
• Ensure that all staffs comply with the rules, regulations and policies established by the Hotel.
• Check and ensure that Maintenance Orders for maintenance and repair works requested by other departments are efficiently and expeditiously carried out.
• Maintain close working relationship with other departments especially Front Office, Food and Beverage and Housekeeping Department.
• Be fully familiar with Emergency Procedures as established by the Hotel.