Chief Engineer – W Melbourne – 435 Collins Street

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Job Number 19169066
Job Category Engineering and Facilities
Location W Melbourne| 435 Collins Street| Melbourne| Victoria| Australia

Brand W Hotels
Schedule Full-time
Relocation? Yes
Position Type Management
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JOB SUMMARY

Ensures successful set up of the Engineering Department. Manages all
engineering/maintenance operations| including maintaining the building|
grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety| security
and asset protection. Accountable for managing the budget| capital expenditure
projects| preventative maintenance and energy conservation. Responsible for
maintaining regulatory requirements. Leads the emergency response team for all
facility issues.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction|
Engineering| Mechanics| or related major; 2 years experience in the
engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training
in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Property Operations and Engineering Budgets

• Assists in managing the physical plant including equipment| refrigeration|
HVAC| plumbing| water treatment| electrical and life safety systems.

• Maintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness| efficiency and
safety.

• Establishes and manages an effective rooms maintenance program.

• Ensures compliance with all Engineering departmental policies| standards and
procedures.

• Manages department|s controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted
goals.

• Select and order or purchase new equipment| supplies| and furnishings.

• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities in order to
determine the type of work required.

• Recommend or arrange for additional services such as painting| repair work|
renovations| and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.

• Supervises the day to day operations of Engineering.

Maintaining Property Standards

• Maintains accurate logs and records as required.

• Effectively plans| schedules and evaluates preventative maintenance
programs.

Providing Exceptional Customer Service

• Handles guest problems and complaints effectively.

• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

• Displays leadership in guest hospitality by exemplifying excellent customer
service and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

Managing Profitability

• Helps establish priorities for total property maintenance needs.

• Ensures on-going communication occurs in all areas of responsibility to
create awareness of business objectives| awareness of expectations and
recognition of exemplary performance.

Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team
members.

• Establishes and maintains open| collaborative relationships with employees.

• Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.

• Strives to improve service performance.

• Provides feedback to employees based on observation of service behaviors.

• Supervises employee|s ability to execute departmental and property emergency
procedures.

• Reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee
problems or concerns.

• Solicits employee feedback.

• Helps ensure regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety
standards.

• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to
Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer
Review Process.

• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

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