Duty Engineer

Job Title:

DUTY ENGINEER

Department:

ENGINEERING

Division:

BUILDING MAINTENANCE

Reports To:

CHIEF ENGINEER

HOTEL GENERAL MANAGER

Subordinates:

(if applicable)

• SUPERVISOR MAINTENANCE (ENGINEERING)
• PLUMBER
• PAINTER
• CARPENTER
• AC TECHNICIAN

I.
JOB SUMMARY

Ensures that maintenance operations of Al Khoory Hotel Properties are within the required standards. As a Duty Engineer for the engineering department you would be assisting the Chief Engineer on his day to day activities, Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of all machinery, equipment and engineering facilities.

Also to ensure that there is no breakdown of the engineering systems and inspect the working condition of equipment and engineering systems and ensure that all standards are maintained on regular basis.

II.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assist the chief engineer in the day to day work and oversee the preventive maintenance of all equipment.
• To assume all the responsibilities and authority of the chief engineer in his absence.
• To take regular training classes of Engineers and Staff.
• To check all log books daily and take corrective measures accordingly.
• To keep Chief Engineer informed of all the activities and incidence in the Engineering Department.
• To coordinate with the outside agencies or vendors for repair and maintenance work.
• To check the quality of engineering goods procured by the organization.
• To obtain a thorough knowledge of firefighting appliances.
• Able to represent engineering department on HOD meeting during the absence of Chief engineer.
• Able to take decisions in order to ensure successful operation.
• Able to respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
• Able to effectively perform vendor management.
• Able to make quotation finalization.
• Monitor and record utility consumption and assist the Chief Engineer to maintain efficiency.
• Maintain history card for all the plant equipment.
• Provide supervision and leadership to colleagues within his/her area of the Technical Services Department.
• Daily coordination of the Technical services department in his/her area of responsibility.
• Advise on the duty roster for his/her area of responsibility.
• Should have good knowledge of CAPEX and OPEX item.
• Prepare reports, maintain inventories, and keep accurate records, order equipment and supplies.
• Ensure correct maintenance of all equipment in conjunction with the other user departments.
• Stay abreast with the technological advances in surveillance & safety of equipment.
• Ensure that Operational problems are promptly brought to the attention of the Technical Supervisor.
• At regular intervals, inspect the working condition of equipment and engineering systems and ensure that all standards are maintained.
• Any other job or duties assigned by the management as and when required. To ensure that all employees have a complete understanding of and adhere to the Hotel's Rules and Regulations.
• To ensure that all employees have a complete understanding of and adhere to the Hotel's Policy relating to Fire, Hygiene and Safety.
• All other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Hotel Manager from time to time.

III.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintenance operations of the Hotel related to all Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and civil works are within the specified standards.
• Ensures the delivery of maintenance related works are within the specified time frame.

IV.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• On time Delivery of task as per the Standards.
• Daily Maintenance records and complaints are sorted out.
• Ensures cost control measures are undertaken for maintenance.
• Solves the guest complaints on timely basis with regards to the maintenance of the hotel.

V.
COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

External:

Suppliers and Contractors

Internal:

Hotel Manager

Financial Controller

Internal Auditor

Purchasing Manager

Engineering Staff

Heads of Departments