ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER

Mercure Living Putrajaya is within the Shaftsbury retail complex and connected to Alamanda Shopping Mall. Featuring 299 full service apartments, all units have an open plan kitchen, full size fridge, microwave and cooking utensils. Dining facilities include a hot pot restaurant, co-working space residents lounge and six meeting rooms. Leisure facilities include a 52 metre outdoor salt water swimming pool, gym, tennis court, children's playground and spa.

The Hotel is located in the Federal Territory of Putrajaya, 32 KM from Kuala Lumpur International Airport KLIA, 31 KM to Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Also, and 10.7 KM to Putrajaya ERL train station for the KLIA rapid express train.

"Mercure Living Putrajaya is thrilled to have you as our guest, and we're here to ensure your stay is truly memorable. Thank you for choosing us, and we can't wait to assist in making lasting memories for you".

The Assistant Chief Engineer in a hotel plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective maintenance and safety of the hotel's assets.

Their responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily engineering operations to maintain safety and functionality.
• Managing the Engineering & Maintenance team to uphold guest satisfaction.
• Leading preventive and corrective maintenance activities for guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities.
• Championing the hotel's fire safety program and ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Coordinating technical and safety training sessions and enforcing safe work practices.
• Implementing energy and resource conservation initiatives to support sustainability goals.
• Overseeing troubleshooting and maintenance for mechanical, electrical, and building systems.
• These roles are essential for maintaining the quality of service and safety standards in hotels, ensuring guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

To become an Assistant Chief Engineer in a hotel, the following qualifications are typically required:

• Education: A minimum of a Junior College graduate diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: At least 6 years of experience in hotel or building services, or 5 years in a Duty Engineer position. 
• Skills: Proficiency in various engineering fields, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and mechanical systems. 
• Knowledge: Specialized knowledge on water treatment, hydraulics, mechanics, and energy conservation. 
• Training: Ability to train engineering team members and ensure compliance with safety regulations. 
• These qualifications ensure that the Assistant Chief Engineer can effectively manage hotel maintenance and ensure guest satisfaction.

Competencies

This role requires:

• Fluency in English
• To be eligible to work in Putrajaya. 
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
• Good communication and customer contact skills
• Results and service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
• A team player & builder
• A motivator & self-starter
• Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times