Chief Technician

2 months ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia Accor Hotels Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Technician to join our team at Accor Hotels. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our hotel's technical systems and facilities.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Technical Maintenance: Ensure the preventive, corrective, and reactive maintenance of all technical systems and facilities within the hotel.
  2. Safety and Compliance: Implement and monitor the safety log and all maintenance contracts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  3. Facilities Management: Oversee the proper functioning of all technical elements and installations in the hotel, manage their life cycles, and handle relationships with subcontracting companies.
  4. Energy Efficiency: Manage and optimize energy consumption and implement and monitor the Preventive Maintenance Plan.
  5. Team Leadership: Coordinate and lead all Open House teams to implement and monitor regulatory procedures for fire safety, ensuring the safety of people and property, and guest quality and comfort.
  6. Regulatory Compliance: Prepare and follow up on action plans for Safety Committees and all regulatory bodies.
  7. Specialized Expertise: Advise the General Manager on specialized intervention needs.
  8. Investment Planning: Work with the General Manager to manage the investment plan of the establishment and optimize technical expenses in accordance with company procedures.
  9. Supplier Management: Manage all suppliers and subcontractors with the General Manager: solicit bids, conduct competitive tenders, and request quotes.
Requirements
  • Education: Advanced Technician's Certificate / Technical University Diploma / Associate's Degree in Technical and Maintenance.
  • Experience: 3 to 5 years minimum of professional experience in a similar role.
  • Language: A good level of English and fluent in Hungarian.