Chief Engineer

The Istanbul EDITION Hotel

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Five Star / Luxury Hotel experience preferred
• Must be a representational asset to the hotel, mindful of “Ambassador” role at all times
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); preference will be shown to candidates with knowledge of additional major foreign languages
• Data management / information technology usage skills
• Strong communication and social skills
• Good team player
• Organizational skills
• Turkish Citizenship

İŞ TANIMI

• Manages all engineering/maintenance operations, including maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection. 
• Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation. 
• Responsible for maintaining regulatory requirements.
• Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues.
• Supervises the day to day operations of Engineering.
• Supervises associate's ability to execute departmental and hotel emergency procedures.
• Ensures hotel policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Assists in managing the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical and life safety systems.
• Maintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency and safety.
• Establishes and manages an effective room maintenance program.
• Manages department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Helps ensure regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards.
• Ensures compliance with all Engineering departmental policies, standards and procedures.
• Helps establish priorities for total hotel maintenance needs.
• Empowers associates to provide excellent customer service.
• Ensures on-going communication occurs in all areas of responsibility to create awareness of business objectives, awareness of expectations and recognition of exemplary performance.
• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
• Maintains accurate logs and records as required.
• Assists in effectively planning, scheduling and evaluating preventative maintenance programs.
• Handles guest problems and complaints effectively.
• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required.
• Recommend or arrange for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.
• Select and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required.
• Displays leadership in guest hospitality by exemplifying excellent customer service and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations.