Engineering Supervisor - Pre Opening (French speaking)Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Congo - Brazzaville
DescriptionThe incumbent in this position is responsible to function as primary support to Chief Engineer including activities in department budgets, capital expenditures, room's preventative maintenance and energy conservation.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee the day to day operations of the engineering and related departments.
- Primary contact to communicate and coordinate work from other departments.
- Assist Technical Director with developing and managing all engineering staff members.
- Assist Technical Director to develop the unit's business plan.
- Ensure regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards.
- Interact with engineering staff, vendors, Corporate/Regional Engineering and various department staff members.
- Guest Rooms - plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, plumbing, electrical equipment including lamps, air conditioners, cosmetic items, replacing electrical switches and outlets and programming TV's.
- Public Areas - plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing and/or adjusting all types of hardware, plumbing, electrical, HVAC equipment and cosmetic items.
- Fire Alarm/Life Safety System - to monitor systems as necessary, to be fully informed of the system operation and to handle emergencies involving the systems. To have a working knowledge of fire sprinkler and emergency power systems.
- Energy Conservation - to observe energy and utilities usage in the hotel and on the grounds. To look for ways to conserve energy and report any ideas to the Engineering Management.
- Tools -to clean, lubricate, protect and otherwise maintain all tools and equipment in the hotel. To see that all tools used are returned to the shop and secured in proper storage area. To protect and otherwise maintain your assigned tool pouch and its tools at the discretion of the Engineering Management.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise- 3 to 7 years' experience as Engineering technician Preferably in a 5 star hotel.
- Fluent in French & English.