Chief Engineer - Resort

“The world is yours with Meliá” 

Joining Meliá is to embark on a journey without borders because the possibilities of growing and training here are endless. It is knowing that the world is yours and that you can work in many countries. And all with the feeling that you are part of a big family. 

It means knowing that you have started one of the most exciting journeys of your life, a journey in which inspiration will always accompany you. Do you dare to be the owner of your professional career in an inspiring world? 😉🌟

Because belonging to the Melia family is being VIP!

You will enjoy My MeliáRewards which is the exclusive loyalty programme for our employees with exclusive benefits and advantages. 

In addition, enjoy the My MeliáBenefits programme: with flexible remuneration, exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services, active and healthy lifestyles, and charitable initiatives. Be as proud to belong to Meliá as we are of you 😉 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Within this, the key responsibilities for this position are:

PLANNING AND ORGANISING:

• To comply with all statutory and legal requirements for fire, health, and safety licensing and provide all necessary safety equipment required for work to be carried out efficiently and safely.
• Plan and manage all preventative maintenance work, new projects, extensions, and renovations.
• Continually monitor the responsible use of energy in the hotel and implement measures resulting in energy cost savings.

ADMINISTRATION

• Liaise with HR overall employee matters including recruitment, interviewing, and performance management.
• Control all payroll and business expenditures of the department.

MAINTENANCE:

• Provide in-house mechanical and electrical servicing, repair, and maintenance using well-trained, presentable personnel carrying out maintenance works in an efficient, discreet and guest-friendly manner.
• Carry out continuous inspections to ensure the highest level of guest comfort is maintained and that all services are in proper working condition.
• Ensure that all maintenance requests are prioritized and are dealt with efficiently.
• Develop a team of technically proficient and generally helpful technicians to carry out all maintenance and repair work to standard with technical specifications.
• Acts as a Project Manager between hotel and outside contractors or technical services on major projects.
• Attends seminars and technical exhibitions and reads relevant publications to keep him up to date in the Engineering field.

BUDGETING & FINANCE:

• Adhere to departmental operating expenses as laid out in the plan/forecast.
• Compile departmental work schedules and adhere to departmental payroll in line with budgets.
• Prepare annual Engineering Budget and monthly expense forecasts in coordination with Finance Manager

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To attend all departmental meetings, briefings & internal or external training sessions as required.
• To act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Company at all times & not to perform, arrange, or carry out any work or activity which could be considered to be in competition with or affect in any way the company interests or be detrimental or damaging to its public image.
• To ensure maximum efficiency, employees are engaged on the basis that they must be prepared to undertake reasonable duties other than those for which they have been specifically engaged.
• To participate in the Duty Management shifts as required by management.
• Co-operate with management to ensure the successful application of the Company’s Equal Opportunities & Harassment policies.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years experience in a similar role in hospitality 
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Certification or experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry preferred
• Ability to read blueprints and other technical documents
• Organizational and budgeting skills
• Team management skills

At Meliá we are all VIP 🌟

Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From the junior to the most senior, all of them have unique and important qualities that make working at Meliá an opportunity for constant growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want.  

Our warmth, proximity and passion for what we do make working at Meliá an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a big family where we have people like you, VIP People. 

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any kind of dicrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present". Thanks to al our collaborators, we make it possible. 

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