Engineering Manager at Fairmont Hotels & Resort

Job description

Closing Date: Jun.2017, 4:59:00 PM

Provides comfortable and safe guest environment by maintaining equipment and environment; completing preventive maintenance requirements; responding to emergencies; accommodating guests; preparing reports; managing staff.

Hotel Overview: On KwaZulu-Natal’s Dolphin Coast, under an abundant forest canopy, you will find Zimbali - Zulu for “valley of flowers.” A sanctuary unlike any other in South Africa, this charming and unspoiled region is a nature lover’s wonderland. Dappled shadows from the lush vegetation and cool breezes from the Indian Ocean leave their mark on your soul. Endless beaches and clear skies invite you to relax and dream. Within this subtropical paradise, set within the serene confines of a coastal forest reserve, you will find the highest expression of exclusive hospitality: Fairmont Zimbali Lodge and Fairmont Zimbali Resort.

Summary Of Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
• In charge of building maintenance operation, room setups, fire and safety programs, and equipment inventory control
• Participate in objective setting, development and review of the Engineering performance
• Initiates, implements, and manages the maintenance best practices
• with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance
• Monitors the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering when necessary.
• Maintains and repairs maintenance equipment
• Establishes and maintains MC for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of equipment
• Prepares reports, analyzes data, and makes recommendations for operations and solving maintenance-related problems
• Supervises maintenance personnel & assists with hiring of personnel
• Ensures that technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance tasks can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner
• Conducts employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and contribution of the maintenance technicians
• Initiates and carries out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs
• Tracks, analyzes and improves key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, schedule compliance, etc.
• Maintains safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures
• Coordinates activities with other Operations Departments
• Communicates directly with the operations department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas
• Communicates & ensure effective participation by the maintenance technicians in the implementation of QA policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Previous experience is an asset
• Equipment Maintenance
• Facilities Coordination
• Facilities Management Systems
• HVAC Systems
• Management Proficiency
• Manual Dexterity
• OSHA Compliance
• Health and Safety Management
• Tooling

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa.