Chief Engineer

Company Description

Job Description

The Chief Engineer is a hands-on leader who is responsible for the ongoing maintenance, repair and preventive maintenance of the hotel mechanical systems, with a focus to improve efficiency and service levels through the guidance and leadership of the Engineering Department.

What you will be doing :

• Provides effective supervision and support, leadership and direction to the maintenance team to maximize their potential.
• Ensures highest levels of working order of systems and proper repairs, through regular spot checks, implemented processes and training.
• Active involvement in current mechanical systems and ensuring their working order, makes recommendations to improve efficiencies and energy conservation.
• Ensures delivery of exceptional service through focus on training, problem resolution, and performance management and colleague engagement.
• Supports the Director of Engineering in the preparation of any budgetary needs for the department.
• Ensure the maintenance of comfortable climate control in the building.
• Maintains effective records of work / maintenance completed on equipments.
• Consistently monitors and educates all contractors on site related to hotel policies, safety standards and guest services.
• Monitors and ensures compliance on departmental health and safety programs, emergency response team procedures, all regulations pertaining to building code, health, safety, fire, and life safety requirements.
• Prepares and follows upon inspections such as Fire Life Safety, Loss prevention etc and enforces recommendations from Risk Management inspections
• Fosters an environment of open communication, teamwork and recognition through daily dialogue and monthly communication meetings with agendas, minutes, and follow up.
• Creates and fosters a positive work environment throughout the hotel.
• Drives to deliver Fairmont brand standards throughout the operation.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Third or Fourth Class Power Engineering Ticket with Provincial Certification required.
• Supervisory experience in a service related environment required.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement with current knowledge of cutting edge technologies.
• Sound technical judgment with capacity for innovation.
• Business thinker with effective computer skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects under deadlines and changing priorities.
• Focus on results with talent to energize the team.
• Ability to think long term and look at the bigger picture

Additional Information

What’s in it for you :

• Full time employees will be eligible to join the benefit plan which includes extended medical (Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability)
• Full time employees will also be eligible to participate in Fairmont Pension Plan, which includes matched employee contributions
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

Located in the heart of vibrant downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba at the historic corner of Portage and Main Fairmont Winnipeg luxury hotel extends the naturally warm reception of the Prairies.

Just step outside our Winnipeg hotel and the city is at your feet.

Visa Requirements : To be eligible for employment with Fairmont Winnipeg, you must be in possession of a working visa for Canada.

We do not provide offer letters to applicants seeking to get their work visas. Applicants must have their work visas in place prior to applying.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion :

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We are happy to provide you accommodation at any stage of the application process, please contact the Talent & Culture Department and we will work with you to accommodate your needs.

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities.

Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.