Vacancy title:
Director of Engineering

Jobs at:
International Hotel Chain

Deadline of this Job:
14th May 2017

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
International Hotel Chain is recruiting
Positions: Director of Engineering

Job brief:
An international hotel chain in Kampala is looking for a professional Engineer to run the hotel Engineering department and manage the respective teams.

Responsibility/Accountability:

• To ensure effective implementation of all Engineering Policies & Procedures.
• To implement an effective and efficient day to day Repair, Maintenance and Technical Service
  operation, Supplying services as required maintaining equipment, building and grounds in optimum Condition.
• To manage an active Hotel Energy Committee and Maintenance Committee consisting of Representatives of selected departments to ensure that stringent Energy management and Maintenance procedures are in place and supported by all departments in the hotel.

Role Summary:

• To ensure that each section of the Engineering Division is managed efficiently, maximizing productivity and quality of work.
• To implement Maintenance procedures to ensure compliance with the local government regulations.
• To supervise and maintain all records of issuing of Hotel keys and prepare inventory for available duplicate and blank keys.
• To be demanding and critical when it comes to departmental standards.
•  To ensure that the physical inventories of all supplies and operating equipment are being taken on a monthly and a quarterly basis respectively.
• To assume overall responsibility for the perfect functional condition of all alarm systems.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's (honors) degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field of study.
• A minimum of 5 years engineering management experience in an internationally recognized hotel chain.
• Experience in hotel renovations and special projects.

Key Personal Competences:

• Organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail & emphasizing Excellence
• Right attitude, mindset and motivation
• Ability to work with teams and management teams
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and prioritize
• Presentation, prospecting & negotiation skills
• High energy levels.

Job application procedure
Applicants to send resume only to recruithotelsug@gmail.com  by 14th May 2017