Assistant Chief Engineer

Add expected salary to your profile for insights A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East. LHG's approach to hospitality centres on open and genuine interactions with guests, colleagues and the world around us. With dedicated colleagues across four continents, we foster an engaging and respectful workplace to nurture careers, delight guests, and embrace the company's vision to building great memories together. The Langham Melbourne is renowned for quality, timeless luxury and genuine service. Featuring 388 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, dining, meeting and function facilities, and the lavish haven – Chuan Spa. The Langham Melbourne reflects Langham Hotel International's philosophy of elegance in design, innovation in hospitality, genuine service and captivation of the senses creating a uniquely enchanting experience. The Langham, Melbourne currently has an exciting opportunity available for a full time Assistant Chief Engineer to join our Engineering Team. You will have the opportunity to work with the Engineering team which consists of approximately 15 colleagues . This is an exciting opportunity for you to grow your hotel skill set in order to build a career within The Langham. This position is an integral part of a high performing hotel team, and a key contributor to the hotel's ongoing success. Your responsibilities will include: Responsible for the maintenance & works of the hotel ensuring all aspects conform to local, state and federal legislation. Provide a professional, advisory and executive support service to the Chief Engineer to assist in meeting the strategic goals of the establishment. Supervise the Maintenance Request System. Assist and administer all Engineering contracts throughout the Hotel. Oversee the general cost control aspects of maintenance. Carry out regular inspections of plant and equipment and ensure that inspections required by Government authorities are conducted and documented. Carry out general room inspections and preventative maintenance inspections. Source quotations and supervise Contractors on site. Control and supervise the Fire Protection Preventative Maintenance Program. Check all Fire and Engineering safety features to ensure same is operable at peak efficiency. Ensure proper records are kept relating to all plant and equipment in the Hotel. Ensure proper measures are taken to protect the environment and the Hotels adherence to it. Institute systems to save energy and resources. Implement energy management systems to minimise wastage and costs. Implement cost effective Preventative Maintenance Programs. Supervise the daily operation and maintenance of building, electrical and mechanical services, water features, fixtures, furnishings and equipment. Liaise and supervise all Contractors on site and ensure appropriate standards are met. For this role, your attributes will be inclusive of the following: Previous experience in a similar environment. Experience in some trade based skill sets. Proven experience in working to tight deadlines. Ability to work well unsupervised. Available to work across a rotating roster involving weekends. As you will have a high level of guest contact, you will require excellent presentation and communication skills. In return for your expertise and professionalism, you will be rewarded with: Opportunities to learn new skills and grow your career. You'll join a team passionate about 'Building Great Memories'. Hotel discounts worldwide, discount car parking, uniform provided and laundered, complimentary staff meals, and opportunities to learn new skills and grow your career. This role has opportunity for growth. We are looking for the 'right' candidate, who leads by example and thrives on teamwork to ensure growth of the department! Flexibility with various shifts is required. If you think this is the right role for you, apply now! Come join our team! HYGIENE AND GROOMING - Naturally in the service industry high standards of personal presentation, hygiene, grooming, and conservative hairstyles are of the greatest importance. This must be present throughout the interview stage. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – The Langham, Melbourne is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr