Chief Engineer

Pullman & Mercure King George Square is a large vibrant 438 room twin towered hotel which acts as a sanctuary for leisure and business travelers. Located opposite King George Square, City Hall and ideally situated in the heart of Brisbane CBD the hotel has some of the largest conference spaces in Brisbane incorporating 2 ballrooms. The hotel also features some amazing and extremely popular venues of Goldfinch Restaurant and Street Cafe, Sixteen Antlers Rooftop Bar as well as KG Bar, Expresso Bar and an Executive Lounge.

We are currently seeking a dynamic & proactive Chief Engineer to lead the engineering team. In this role, you will report directly to the hotel manager, demonstrating the ability to effectively manage priorities and maintain composure under pressure. 

Your main responsibilities are:

• Leading a team to plan and carry out preventative maintenance and general repairs throughout the hotel to ensure standards are maintained for guest comfort.
• Designing and implementing solutions to improve energy management and conservation.
• Contractor management and ESG Management.
• Ensuring the hotel upholds OH&S and fire safety responsibilities.
• Quarterly audit reporting and monthly maintenance reporting.
• Maintaining records of repair work and daily checks as required by local Council, Government and manufacturer specifications.
• Liaising closely with other departments to ensure minimal impact of repairs and maintenance on operations.
• Researching, recommending and liaising with the General Manager regarding procedures to improve the overall efficiency of the department.
• Prepare and submit capex proposals and manage capex projects

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• A trade qualification in either electrical or mechanical engineering,
• Experience in leading a team
• Exceptional communication skills
• Experience in management of a maintenance function within a large multistorey complex.
• Exceptional organisational skills as well as the ability to multitask.
• The ability to carry out emergency maintenance works outside of normal working hours, in the event of a full power failure, evacuation fire system re-set and/or failure of mechanical systems.
• When needed a hands on approach to solving problems.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Access to Accor Hotels' employee benefits, including discounted accommodation and food & beverage discounts.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The opportunity to grow and progress your career with Australia’s largest hospitality employer – Accor 
• Team member benefits with global discounts on accommodation and restaurants.

If you're ready to make your mark in the dynamic world of hospitality and help us redefine what it means to stay with Pullman & Mercure King George Square, we invite you to apply. 

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