Chief Engineering

Immaculate public areas, attractive grounds and efficient operational systems combine to make Fairmont Hotels & Resorts places of unrivaled presence. Apply your exceptional standards as Chief Engineer, where you will implement preventative maintenance and resource management programs in support of a safe and welcoming hotel for all Colleagues, guests and visitors.
 

Hotel Overview

Situated in Senayan Square at the South end of Jakarta's Central Business District, Fairmont Jakarta features 380 spacious guestrooms and 108 Fairmont branded suites. Additional features and amenities to the urban hotel include a number of lounges and several restaurants featuring a variety of culinary offerings. For corporate events and local galas, the hotel features 3,500 square meters of function space, including a 1,200 square-meter ballroom.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

• Work closely with the ownership group and project management teams to ensure all equipment is properly installed and running smoothly
• Manage the Hotel’s Energy Management Systems
• Lead and support a diverse team in the operation and maintenance of the Hotel
• Guide an extensive Preventative Maintenance Program for guestrooms, public areas and safety systems to facilitate a building that is remains in “pristine” condition
• Liaise with the Rooms Division and Food & Beverage and other related departments to coordinate guest services and resolveemerging issues promptly
• Work closely with the Executive Housekeeper to find efficiencies between maintenance and housekeeping to exceed guest and employee expectations
• Manage and re-evaluate the need for service contracts and look for efficiencies in the management of such processes
• Critique, summarize, and forecast monthly departmental financial performance
• Prepare annual departmental operating and capital budgets
• Ensure the effective utilization and productivity of all employees including staff planning, recruiting and training and development
• Participate as a key member of the Hotel’s Emergency Response Team and the Health & Safety Committee
• Develop, monitor and evaluate departmental health and safety (including WHMIS) and emergency response procedure training programs.
• Play an active role on the Environmental Committee and implement environmental initiatives across the hotel to support a sustainable environment
• Foster an environment of open communication, teamwork and recognition by setting a strong example and by “doing whatever it takes” to get the job done
• Participate in Strategic Planning sessions with emphasis on capital project planning, coordination, and execution
• Uphold the highest standard of internal and external customer service at all times

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous leadership experience as a Chief Engineer or similar required 
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Engineering degree/diploma or related discipline preferred 
• Proven ability to handle multiple complex projects with a focus on results 
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities 
• Highly responsible & reliable with exceptional attention to detail 
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team 
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Minimum of 1 year previous proven supervisory experience
• Strong guest service orientation and training skills background required

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.