Chief Engineer

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to the Director of Engineering.
• Deals with department heads to ensure their operating problems are solved.
• Meets with both internal and external customers in order to solve problems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Director or Engineering, organizes the maintenance and repairs of the hotel building and plant following the guidelines in the Technical Maintenance Manual.

Regularly inspects plant rooms and guest to identify problems. Liaisons under contractors are required.

Under the direction of the Director of Engineering, ensures hotel water systems are properly treated.

Participates in all safety and security programs.

Maintains maintenance logs and records.

Orders day to day maintenance purchases in accordance with IHG purchasing policy.

Under the direction of the Director of Engineering, ensures the departmental training plan is implemented.

Attends such seminars and training course to further his education as may be necessary.

Sits on hotel committees for energy savings and any others at the request of the Director of Engineering.

Attends meetings and hotel training sessions as required by hotel management.

At IHG we are committed to providing our employees with a safe, secure and healthy workplace. It is your responsibility to comply with all workplace health and safety requirements, including any department specific training equipment and procedures.

Perform other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to be a team player
• Ability to maintain confidently of all employees, guests and hotel information
• Capability to answer all phone calls using the proper phone etiquette of Hotel InterContinental Standards
• Ability to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisions.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow-up.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to focus attention on details.
• Must be able to maintain a highly positive and friendly image that will reflect well on hotel's overall appearance.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must be conscious of culture differences.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

At IHG, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected - wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

As the world's first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you'd like to embrace a world of opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand.

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