Chief Engineer

Job Description
Company: CGH Earth Experience Hotels
Location: Dasada, Gujarat
Designation: Chief Engineer
Department: Engineering & Maintenance
Role Overview
CGH Earth is looking for an experienced, dynamic, and hands-on Chief Engineer to direct all engineering, maintenance, and asset management at our luxury resort in Dasada, Gujarat.
The resort combines heritage accommodation, nature, wildlife, wellness, and curated guest experiences. The Chief Engineer is fully responsible for all MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) and civil infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency while upholding CGH Earth’s standards for sustainability, resource conservation, and responsible hospitality.
Key Responsibilities
1. Overall Operations & Preventive Maintenance (PPM)
Direct day-to-day engineering operations, predictive maintenance, and utility networks (power, water, refrigeration, automation) to prevent service disruptions.
Inspect plant rooms, BOH areas, and public spaces daily to maintain safety, presentation, and SOP compliance.
Design and execute PPM programs across all 25 guest cottages, public zones, and offices.
Enforce a strict 15-minute turnaround target for guest-room maintenance requests.
Maintain guest room HVAC units, plumbing, water pressure, hot water delivery, and room amenities to luxury hospitality standards.
2. Pre-Opening Staging & Asset Commissioning
Lead structural snagging, testing, calibration, and formal commissioning for all MEP installations in new structures.
Establish contractor handover protocols, securing all operation manuals, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
Set up the initial maintenance database, tag all equipment assets, and build the critical spare parts inventory.
3. Sustainability, Zero-Waste & Energy Management
Supervise the daily operation, chemical dosing, and testing of the biological Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).
Manage the on-site glass water bottling line, solar PV grids, solar hot-water arrays, and rainwater harvesting systems.
Track daily energy, fuel, and water consumption; execute load-shedding and timer controls to optimize utility draw.
Maintain power-factor correction units and LED/high-efficiency lighting systems.
Compile monthly utility, carbon footprint, and ESG metrics for corporate reporting.
4. Financial Management & CAPEX/OPEX
Prepare and control the annual engineering operating budget (OPEX) in coordination with Finance.
Formulate annual Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) plans with ROI justifications for machinery upgrades.
Track monthly spending on DG fuel, electricity, STP/pool chemicals, and technical spares under strict approval trails.
5. Heritage Preservation & Specialist Systems Support
F&B Engineering: Maintain commercial kitchen equipment (Flamingo restaurant & premium wing), walk-in freezers, dishwashers, and food waste macerators. Set up temporary MEP networks for outdoor bush/desert dining events.
Heritage Architecture: Preserve local Kooba and Bhunga mud/thatch architecture, blending modern waterproofing with ethnic building mediums to prevent structural and pest damage.
Pools & Water Systems: Manage 'Desjoyaux' single-skin shell swimming pools, water chemistry, deep-well pump stations, booster pumps, and water softeners.
IT & Automation: Support site-wide fiber optic networks, Wi-Fi, telecom lines, server room climate controls, and UPS battery systems.
6. Compliance, Safety & Risk Management
Serve as primary Safety Officer; oversee fire hydrants, smoke detectors, alarm systems, and emergency generator grids.
Conduct regular engineering safety drills, blackout simulations, and technical risk assessments.
Secure and maintain statutory permits, boiler licenses, elevator certifications, and Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) clearances.
7. Leadership, Training & Administration
Lead, roster, and mentor the engineering team to provide seamless 24/7 technical coverage.
Deliver technical training on HVAC, plumbing, high-voltage safety codes, SOPs, and CGH Earth sustainability standards.
Negotiate and manage Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs) for DG sets, STPs, and central pumps; supervise third-party contractors on site.
Maintain auditable equipment logs, work orders, fuel drops, and task completions in the resort ERP system.
Candidate Profile
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Hotel Engineering. Certifications in High-Voltage Systems, Industrial Safety, or Project Management preferred.
Experience: 10 years in luxury hospitality maintenance, with 3–4 years as Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, or Engineering Manager. Hands-on pre-opening and remote resort experience highly valued.
Technical Skills: Troubleshooting HVAC, single/3-phase power, DG sets, biological STPs, water filtration, and pool systems.
Financial & Digital Capability: Proven experience managing OPEX, CAPEX, P&L lines, maintenance management software, and ERP systems.
Languages: Fluency in English and Hindi is required; proficiency in Gujarati is highly preferred.
Role Expectation
The Chief Engineer is the ultimate custodian of the property's physical infrastructure, capital assets, safety compliance, and ecological standards—balancing long-term asset planning with active daily operational leadership.

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