Work location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Job title: Chief Engineer

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: VP, Property & Project Management / General Manager (Hotel)

Job purpose

Responsible for managing and supervising the maintenance operation of exterior and interiorfacilities including mechanical and electrical equipment, air condition – ventilation and refrigeration, plumbing, hot water system, structure, ground and landscape, energy saving, and other necessary maintenance work to maintain the property in an optimum and efficient condition without omitting the safety and comfort of guests and employees.

Duties and responsibilities

Develop, Plan and Deliver Programs and Services

• Responsible for the short and long term planning and daily operations of the engineering;department in order to ensure the overall upkeep and maintenance of the hotel and property;
• Maintains and distributes system of electricity, water, gas, stream etc.;
• Maintains and operates air condition, heater, ventilation and refrigeration system;
• Monitors and coordinates the service performed by outside contractors in accordance to the contract, leases, service agreements and warranties;
• Keeps all record pertaining to heat, light, power and cost of facility while the original document are properly submitted, filed, and recorded;
• Ensures timely response to services request from the guests, employees, and management to repair or replace interior fixtures or furnishing;
• Plans, implements and administrates energy management program;
• Maintains appropriate equipment operating logbook;
• Establishes annual energy reduction objectives;
• Assists in the preparation of capital expenditures and maintenance budget;
• Maintains adequate inventory of spare part, tools and supplies;
• Maintains purchasing record, equipment manuals etc.;
• Develops and implements an effective preventive maintenance procedure in accordance with professional engineering practices;
• Trains & supervises subordinates and assist training for all employees on safety & emergency;
• Ensures the development and amendments for all related department’s policies and procedures are kept to date and implemented;
• Conducts continuous inspection on the building and ground to ensure the compliance with the relevant fire and safety laws.

Qualifications

• University graduate in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering or equivalent education;
• Preferably certified such as Certified Engineering Operations Executive (C.E.O.E) or equivalent;
• HVAC, Air cooled chiller, plumbing & electrical experience or technical training preferred; EPA, CPO and HVAC certifications are a plus;
• 5-10 years experience in Hotel Engineering Operations;
• Requires advanced knowledge of building and project management/engineering, with excellent and complete working knowledge of facilities within the hotel;
• Thorough knowledge of applicable safety codes and regulations;
• Strong motivator, lead by example and demonstrating self-confidence, energy and enthusiasm.

Company Benefits

• Company will absorb the costs of Business Visa & Working Permit for the duration of employment.
• Company will assist with on boarding tickets to Phnom Penh
• Company will provide initial hotel accommodation for two weeks
• Company will provide one return ticket to the country of your nationality per annum
• 18 days of paid Annual Leave per calendar year
• Meal allowance
• Subject to Company policies and procedures, as may be amended from time to time, Company will provide medical coverage