Director of Engineer / Chief Engineer

About the role

Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort, a 75-acre luxury resort in Phuket, is looking for a Director of Engineering who reports to the General Manager. The role provides leadership and direction in achieving the hotel's vision and mission, implements Accor engineering and work standards and oversees engineering operations.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the engineering department and follow up on tasks and projects to satisfactory completion.
• Maintain equipment and systems in line with Accor MEP, fire and life safety, risk management, environmental and expenditure standards, and project management.
• Ensure the preventive maintenance program for guest rooms, public areas and safety systems is completed, working with Rooms, F&B, Security, purchasing and other departments.
• Maintain mechanical rooms including boiler plant, chilled water, air handling units, fan coils, VAVs, motors and pumps.
• Prepare and control the monthly and annual engineering budget, forecast expenses, and prepare and manage CAPEX.
• Forecast and manage energy and water usage and costs, and monitor energy consumption daily and monthly.
• Manage projects for renovations and replacements, identify issues and provide solutions including outsourcing and third-party management.
• Run landscaping operations and pool operations, including water treatment, chemical balance testing and legionella control.
• Source products through purchasing, coordinate outside contractors, and run audits for engineering and risk management.
• Handle departmental health and safety, statutory compliance, and the emergency response team with Security and management.
• Recruit, schedule, pay, appraise and train engineering staff, hold monthly departmental meetings and lead the ACCOR Energy/Sustainability programs and the Planet21 committee.
• Lead and support a team covering general maintenance, HVAC, kitchen repairs, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and grounds, and respond promptly to maintenance requests.
• Work on-call during off-hours and attend to requests from the General Manager.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with at least 5 years' experience in a similar hotel position.
• Professional Engineer designation is an asset.
• Knowledge of municipal, city, state, OSHA and fire department regulations and building testing.
• Proven negotiation skills with third parties and contractors.
• Fluent spoken and written English; fluent Thai (written, spoken and reading).
• Able to work in a fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel in a downtown location.

Required skills

• Computer literacy and familiarity with computerized maintenance systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, flexible and able to work under pressure.