Chief Engineer
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Job Description
Stamford Plaza Melbourne is a five-star hotel located at the Paris end of Little Collins Street in the hear of the shopping and theatre district.
Stamford Plaza Melbourne is looking for an experienced Chief Engineer to joining our growing team. Reporting directly to the Area General Manager you will play a pivotal role in our maintenance team.
- Permanent full-time position.
- Monday to Friday with the occasional weekend required.
- 38 hours per week.
About Us
Stamford Hotels and Resorts a part of the Stamford Group manages the Groups portfolio of luxury premium hotels located in Australia. The hotel portfolio consists of nearly 1800 rooms and over 600 employees. In addition to the hotels the Stamford Group owns a portfolio of premium commercial office properties internationally and is involved in the development of high-end luxury residential units in Australia.
At Stamford Hotels and Resorts we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We strive to retain develop and reward passionate and success-orientated professionals at all levels. In our pursuit for excellence we encourage entrepreneurial thinking challenge the status quo and inculcate a sense of ownership while fostering an environment of transparency collaboration respect and integrity among our employees business partners and the larger community.
About the role
We are currently seeking an experienced and professional Chief Engineer to manage and oversee all aspects of both property maintenance and improvements across Stamford Plaza Melbourne offers 308 rooms and suites.
As part of the senior management team you will report directly to the Area General Manager and be responsible for a team of professional trade and support staff this is a hands on role which will see you in the operations daily with your team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee refurbishment project with Area General Manager.
- Leading your team to plan and carry out preventative maintenance and general repairs throughout the hotel ensuring the highest standards are maintained.
- Prepare and submit capex proposals and manage capex projects.
- Liaising closely with other departments to ensure minimal impact of repairs and maintenance on the operations.
- Training your staff and sharing your expertise to improve the overall teams skill set.
- Coordination of external contractors as required including obtaining quotes raising purchase orders and ensuring work is completed in an agreed time frame and within adherence to hotel safety standards.
- Designing and implementing solutions to improve energy management and conservation.
- Preparing monthly maintenance reporting.
- Carrying out project work as required.
- Active participation in the implementation and adherence to all Work Health & Safety policies and practices.
Skills and Experience
- Minimum 3 years experience as aMaintenance Manager or at least 5 years as a Building/Facilities Manager.
- Trade qualification(s) are essential.
- Tertiary qualification in either electrical or mechanical engineering is highly desirable.
- Previous experience in a large-scale hotel Engineering department is desirable.
- Previous experience in managing large scale capex projects.
- Strong management and teamwork capabilities.
- Previous experience in with a PMS Property Management System and Opera is desirable.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.
- High level of communication skills.
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Experience in administrative processes (e.g. budgeting performance management)
- Experience in supervising a team
Attributes
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Extremely organized with good communication skills
- Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving
- Responsible and dependable
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to follow tasks through to completion
- Team player with a positive can-do attitude
- Passion for hospitality
- Aligns personal values with the Stamford Way
Culture And Benefits
As a team member with us you can expect to receive;
- Great career opportunities and development
- Food & beverage and accommodation discounts
- Free Staff meals
- Dry Cleaning
How To Apply
If you believe you have the drive skills and experience to succeed in this role please click the Apply Now button where you can complete our application
We thank you in advance for your interest in this position however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
No recruitment agencies please.
The successful applicant must hold or be willing to obtain a National Police Clearance.
Stamford Hotels and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please kindly note that we will be running interviews concurrently with the live advertisement.
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Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
