Chief Engineer - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Hyatt Hotels Corporation

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Join us in our journey as we care for people so they can be their best. We believe that being your best is about being your true self - engaged, fulfilled and ready to take on the world.
Hyatt House Kuala Lumpur, Mont Kiara, will mark the first Hyatt House hotel in Malaysia and South East Asia. Located in Mont' Kiara, an affluent suburb located five kilometers from downtown Kuala Lumpur, the hotel will feature approximately 298 guestrooms, a three-meal restaurant, 3,100 square feet of meeting space, a fitness centre, and a sky pool. Scheduled to open in late 2017, the hotel will be part of a larger mixed-use development, Arcoris Mont' Kiara.
Position OverviewWe are currently looking for an experienced Chief Engineer - Engineering to lead and be responsible for the Engineering and Safety & Security department. This position reports to the hotel General Manager.
We are looking for a person who will embrace this property and care for it so that it will be at its best at all times. A person with immense energy and passion to ensure the hotel operates at its maximum efficiency and pace.
ResponsibilitiesThe Chief Engineer is responsible for leading a team and maintaining all equipment, systems, and building components, including mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, locks, furniture, paint, wall coverings, tile, information technology, and liaison between facility and service contractors for on-property needs.
The person is also in charge of maintaining all equipment in guest rooms, conducting monthly safety inspections, and training the staff on safety and emergency procedures, and working with vendors.
The Chief Engineer must be willing to respond to emergencies and work with corporate maintenance on special remodeling projects or capital expenditure needs.
Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and be constantly hands-on and ready to lend expertise within other departments of the hotel.
Key Qualifications and RequirementsDemonstrate a passion and proven results for coaching and leading hotel team members to achieve team success.
Demonstrate an ability to use a building management system in order to make fact-based decisions that help in the efficient operations of the hotel.
Previous hotel experience with hotel properties or serviced residences that have over 230 rooms will be preferred due to the complexity of the building and operations.
Possess a Degree or Diploma in Engineering studies or technical disciplines.
A minimum of 5 years or more work experience in a senior role within an international chain hotel engineering department and have led a team of engineering associates.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Fluent in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia. The ability to converse in other languages will be an added advantage.
Must have a thorough knowledge of all types of mechanical equipment, such as chillers, boilers, water softeners, and refrigeration equipment, plumbing and electrical systems, and maintenance of records of power, water, and fuel consumption.
Applicants who have a strong working knowledge and experience with hotel security systems and in leading security personnel will definitely have an additional advantage for this role.
Candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for the next phase of the recruitment process.#J-18808-Ljbffr


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