Assistant Chief Engineer Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Hotel (Pre-Opening Team)
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3 days ago
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Job Summary
As Assistant Chief Engineer you will play a key role in supporting the Director of Engineering to deliver a successful hotel pre-opening and ensure all engineering systems operate safely efficiently and reliably from Day One. This role combines strong technical expertise with hands-on operational leadership contractor coordination and team development in line with Minor Hotels and Avani brand standards.
You will work closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to establish preventive maintenance systems complete commissioning and handover activities and ensure compliance with statutory safety and brand requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Director of Engineering in planning implementing and supervising all engineering operations during the pre-opening and operational phases.
- Lead and coordinate commissioning testing and handover of all building systems including HVAC electrical plumbing ELV fire-life-safety BMS elevators and kitchen equipment.
- Coordinate contractors consultants and service providers to ensure timely closure of punch-list items quality workmanship and safety compliance.
- Oversee daily engineering operations including troubleshooting preventive maintenance corrective repairs and utilities monitoring.
- Establish implement and monitor preventive maintenance (PPM) frameworks schedules and SOPs aligned with Minor Hotels standards.
- Ensure full compliance with local laws statutory requirements and fire-life-safety regulations including preparation for inspections and audits.
- Support preparation for government inspections licenses and statutory approvals in coordination with hotel management and authorities.
- Assist with departmental budgeting opening inventories spare-parts setup and initial service contracts during pre-opening.
- Support emergency preparedness incident reporting and crisis response planning; conduct team training and drills.
- Train coach and develop engineering team members to build technical competence safety awareness and brand-aligned service behavior.
- Collaborate closely with Rooms Housekeeping F&B IT Security and Events to ensure seamless guest experience and operational continuity.
- Prepare and maintain engineering documentation including reports logs checklists asset records and maintenance histories.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree or diploma in Mechanical Electrical Civil Engineering or related technical field.
- Minimum 35 years experience in hotel engineering facilities management or building maintenance within an international hotel environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of HVAC electrical plumbing fire-life-safety systems ELV BMS and preventive maintenance programs.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating contractors and managing technical workflows during renovations or pre-opening phases.
- Hands-on solution-oriented mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced pre-opening environment.
- Strong leadership communication and people-management skills with a collaborative working style.
- Basic understanding of budgeting CAPEX/OPEX tracking and contractor payment milestones is an advantage.
- Pre-opening experience with Minor Hotels or other international brands (IHG Marriott Accor etc.) is a strong advantage.
- High commitment to safety compliance sustainability and service excellence.
- Fluency in English and either Lao or Thai is required.
- Previous experience in Southeast Asia is strongly preferred.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Hospitality Management
- Hotel Experience
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- Military Experience
- Front Desk
- Guest Services
- Hotel Management
- Operations Management
- Leadership Experience
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