Assistant Manager - Engineering

Job Title

Assistant Manager - Engineering

Job Details

• Business Unit: Taj Mahal, New Delhi
• Department: Engineering

Job Objective

Assisting the Chief Engineer/Director of Engineering in maintaining, repairing, and upgrading hotel facilities, equipment, and systems to ensure efficient and safe operations. This involves supporting the implementation of maintenance schedules, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations to maintain optimal functionality and safety standards across the property.

Essential Job Tasks

• Assisting in implementation of Engineering SOPs and guidelines and ensuring that a robust maintenance process is followed to ensure that critical machinery and equipment are maintained at optimum level.

Areas of Responsibility

• Assist the Chief Engineer/Director of Engineering in the day-to-day operations, overseeing the preventive maintenance of all equipment.
• Assume the responsibilities and authority of the Chief Engineer in their absence.
• Assist in executing Capex projects according to the established timeline.
• Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs for all equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors for floating BOQs, site visits, preparing comparatives, and assisting in the issuance of orders.
• Develop and execute action plans for recurring complaints and incidents.
• Assist in preparing the annual budgets for FPL and R&M costs.
• Responsible for implementing various FPL and R&M cost mitigation measures and driving energy and water-efficient initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with IHCLs Fire & Life Safety (FLS) policy and guidelines, preparing HIRA for critical machines and processes.
• Monitor the proper maintenance and testing of Fire & Life Safety equipment across the hotel.
• Possess knowledge of HACCP, Hygiene, ISO 14001, and Food Safety guidelines.
• Drive adherence to SOPs for critical processes such as chemical safety, machine safety, and PPM.
• Assist in investigating incidents and accidents, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing learnings.
• Conduct training for all members of the engineering team.
• Implement IHCLs sustainability program, including certifications like LEED and Earth Check.
• Knowledgeable about relevant statutory compliances, including PCB, Fire, Electrical, Water Supply, Borewell, and Boiler regulations.
• Prepare month-end reports, audit data, and data for the ESG platform.
• Check all logbooks daily, taking corrective measures as needed.
• Conduct departmental briefings and training sessions.
• Coordinate with other departments such as Housekeeping, Front Office, and Food & Beverage to address engineering issues in their areas.

Attributes/Essentials/Other Information

• Flexibility to work in shifts, relocate

Required Qualifications

• B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Field

Work Experience

• 3-5 Years of relevant experience in Hospitality Industry

Languages Needed in Position

• English

Key Interfaces- External

• Vendors, Concerned Govt. Offices and others

Key Interfaces- Internal

• Engineering function, Other Operational departments

Behavioural Competencies

• Process Excellence
• Result Orientation
• Collaborative Engagement
• Change Championship
• Growth Mindset
• Guest Centricity
• Personal Effectiveness