Chief Engineer

General Duties

• Manages and organizes a maintenance team to ensure proper maintenance and repair of the entire building, hotel areas, and equipment (front and back of the house), within a budget and according to management norms.
• Responsible for planning, directing, controlling, coordinating, and participating in all maintenance personnel activities.
• Oversees the operation of the maintenance department, the overall condition of the property, and the repair and upkeep of furniture, fixtures, equipment, systems, and buildings, respecting assets and equipment standards.
• Ensures security and safety norms for equipment and buildings are maintained.
• Provides ongoing recommendations and permanent solutions for defects and engineering issues.
• Consolidates and reports data for Earth Check certification and ensures accurate data presentation during audits.
• Possesses sufficient knowledge of hotel assets, equipment, and structures to advise on strategic planning for operational effectiveness, safety, and security.

Management Responsibilities

• Implements the hotel vision within the maintenance department and executes business action plans.
• Ensures staff adherence to policies, procedures, and rules set by management.

General Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, controls, and coordinates maintenance and repair activities across all engineering personnel, covering AV, M&E, building systems, boilers, HVAC, electrical, water, fire systems, kitchen, laundry, gas, etc.
• Recruits, interviews, and hires staff, ensuring the right fit for each role.
• Communicates the hotel's vision and brand personality to the team, integrating it into business practices.
• Trains staff for current and future roles, sets high performance standards, and recognizes outstanding performance.
• Schedules staff according to business needs, maintains hotel standards, policies, and procedures.
• Prioritizes, organizes, delegates work, and monitors performance, motivating the team and fostering positive relations.
• Implements maintenance standards, inspects hotel facilities regularly, and ensures availability of spare parts.
• Checks equipment condition, coordinates repairs, and maintains cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Coordinates with banquet and other departments for technical requirements and pre-event planning.
• Works with Purchasing to source needed items, ensuring quality and value, and controls costs through inventory management.
• Prepares maintenance staff schedules and oversees their implementation.

Preventative Maintenance

• Maintains a preventative maintenance program for all hotel areas.
• Sets up and ensures timely realization of maintenance schedules, keeping full asset listings updated.
• Responsible for asset maintenance, safety, and fire standards, including regular checks and emergency procedures.

Hotel Safety and Security

• Ensures the safe use and availability of fire, gas, and electrical equipment in accordance with Indonesian laws.
• Maintains operational fire detection and fighting equipment, conducts regular fire drills in cooperation with security.

Financial Responsibilities

• Focuses on maximizing equipment lifespan and minimizing expenses.
• Manages departmental costs, procurement, and supplier selection in collaboration with purchasing.
• Prepares budgets, Capex plans, and expense forecasts with approval from the General Manager.
• Stays updated on new products, energy-saving strategies, and pricing, and implements energy-saving plans and staff training.

Legal Responsibilities

• Keeps up-to-date with Indonesian legislation regarding technical and safety aspects.

Social Responsibilities

• Plans manpower with RM & GM, ensures quality recruitment, proposes promotions and salary reviews.
• Ensures proper job descriptions, discipline, training, and performance evaluations.
• Maintains professional relationships across departments, respects hotel image and confidentiality, and adheres to policies.

Environmental Sustainability Responsibilities

• Adheres to health, safety, security policies.
• Supports environmentally friendly operations and Earth Check principles.