Chief Engineer

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will oversee the hotel’s Engineering and Maintenance operations, leading a team of two Duty Technicians. This hands-on leadership role requires strong technical expertise, effective communication and a commitment to safety, efficiency and guest satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support the Engineering team in daily operations.
Manage preventative maintenance, repairs and emergency maintenance.
Ensure compliance with WHS, fire safety and regulatory requirements.
Oversee contractors, inspections, maintenance records and audits.
Implement energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
Manage engineering projects, CAPEX proposals and asset maintenance.
Monitor maintenance costs and identify operational improvements.
Work closely with hotel departments to ensure guest comfort and safety.
Provide monthly maintenance reports and technical recommendations to the General Manager.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Relevant trade qualification in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical or a related field.
Previous leadership experience in hotel engineering, maintenance or building facilities.
Strong knowledge of building systems, preventative maintenance and technical operations.
Experience in contractor management, WHS and fire safety compliance.
Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced hotel environment.
A proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused approach.
Flexibility to respond to critical maintenance emergencies outside normal working hours when required.

Experience
10+ yrs

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No