Chief Engineer

1 month ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hotel Indigo Full time

Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins and Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street

As a key member of our pre-opening team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the hotel's physical infrastructure is safe, efficient, and ready to support day-to-day operations. Your expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields will be essential in guaranteeing a smooth transition from construction to operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the installation and testing of essential hotel systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, elevators, and fire safety systems.
  • Liaise with contractors, architects, and construction teams to ensure the proper setup and installation of all mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Ensure that all equipment and systems meet local health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Verify that fire safety systems are installed and functioning correctly.
  • Create a detailed plan for preventive maintenance to keep all systems running smoothly once the hotel opens.
  • Gather all equipment operating manuals and ensure the engineering team is trained on their use.
  • Assist in recruiting the hotel's engineering team, including HVAC specialists, electricians, plumbers, and general maintenance staff.
  • Train the staff on hotel-specific equipment and systems, safety protocols, and emergency procedures.
  • Implement energy-saving measures and ensure that the hotel's operations will run as efficiently as possible once it opens.
  • Work closely with the finance team to manage the budget for engineering operations, including the purchase of tools, spare parts, and systems.
  • Handle procurement of necessary parts, materials, and equipment from vendors.
  • Conduct final inspections before handover from construction teams, ensuring the hotel is ready for operations.
  • Keep hotel management informed about the status of all technical and engineering aspects and ensure the hotel is operationally ready for opening day.
  • Set up emergency protocols for the hotel, such as generator operation, backup systems, and disaster preparedness plans.

Requirements:

  • Advanced vocational training plus five years of experience in general building maintenance or construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience, in a management position.
  • Specialised expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields (preferred).
  • Professional certification and licence if required by law.
  • Hotel experience preferred.
  • Full working rights in Australia without restrictions.
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage workload and key deliverables within a project opening timeline.
  • High-level communication and relationship management skills, collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external.

What We Offer:

You will benefit from a truly unique and career-defining opportunity as part of this exciting hotel opening, working with a talented and experienced General Manager and New Hotel Openings team. You'll receive a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work and a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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