Duty Engineer

Key Areas:

1. Property maintenance
2. Utilities
3. Fire protection and preventative maintenance
4. Environmental protection, energy and water saving
5. Human Resources

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a support service to the CE to assist in meeting the strategic goals of department.
• Control the Maintenance Request System by assigning works to specific trades, supervises proper completion of assigned works and compiles daily work order statistics.
• Maintain records relating to utility costs throughout the hotel
• Perform general and emergency repairs and maintenance to all plant and equipment based on skill and experience level.
• Carry out regular inspections of plant and equipment and ensure that inspections required by Government authorities are conducted and documented.
• Carry out general room repairs, preventative maintenance inspections and repairs including scheduling of all these works as per computerized system
• Perform and assist with the Fire Protection Preventative Maintenance Program ensuring all items are inspected as per weekly schedule.
• Review daily logbook, rectify or follow up on all items left unsolved from any previous shifts, discuss the same with the Chief Engineer / Maintenance Officer.
• Ensure Fire and Engineering safety features operate at peak efficiency.
• Ensure proper records are kept relating to all plant and equipment for the hotel.
• Ensure proper measures are taken to protect the environment and the Hotel’s adherence to it.
• Monitor energy and water management systems to minimize wastage and costs using daily / weekly utility readings as a reference point.
• Supervise the daily operation and maintenance of building, electrical and mechanical service, water features, fixtures, furnishings and equipment. 
• Liaise and supervise all Property Maintenance Contractors on site and ensure appropriate standards are met.
• Maintain all workshop tools and equipment for the running of workshop’s trades and functions. 
• Ensure the workshops have adequate stock and materials in Stores and that all workshops are kept in a clean and safe environment.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Ensure that all associates comply with the grooming and uniform standards.
• Implement and maintain training systems to ensure that associates have the necessary framework and skills to perform their job efficiently and effectively. This includes certification of all engineering associates. 
• Prepare work schedules.
• Conduct regular staff briefing to keep all associates are fully informed.
• Ensure compliance with legislated workplace health and safety requirements.
• Comply with all IHG Standards and Procedures.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of all plant / mechanical equipment rooms.
• Ensure all the requests for maintenance are carried out within an acceptable time frame.
• Assist all Engineering associates with maintenance and repairs when required. 
• Encourage multi skill of the engineering associates thereby improving productivity and team diversity.
• Liaise with engineering associates in their daily activities and assigned projects as directed by the Chief Engineer / Maintenance Officer
• Responsibility for follow up on all assigned task to Engineering associates to ensure the works have been completed in a reasonable time frame and to a standard pertaining to the complex and as set by the Engineering Department.
• Perform duties as assigned by Chief Engineer 

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Identify the personal characteristics and skills required for this job

• Strong technical skill in M& E and VRV AC system
• Building, Civil and Interior maintenance
• Preventive maintenance 
• Organizing shift work
• Conduct proactive maintenance to prevent breakdown
• Able to communicate with all level

QUALIFICATION STANDARD

Identify the required qualifications for this job

• Required experience in M&E work or any related M&E related qualification.
• Building maintenance work.
• Hotel  Engineering background will be advantage 
• Strong technical and problem solving skills.
• Sound understanding of preventive maintenance.
• Financial acuity – the control of expenses/costs.
• Strong Communication Skills – must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace, ensuring good information flow.
• Legislation knowledge (building codes, fire safety and country standards)
• Sound information system knowledge.
• Team player.
• Attention to detail and quality.