Assitant Director of Engineering Lisboa

Assitant Director of Engineering
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Mission:

Direct and manages the Engineering staff to ensure excellent owner/guest service and facility maintenance and all services suppliers related to security of the property.

Main Responsibilities:

Install, Maintain, and Repair Items

• Ensure that all flammable materials are stored in OSHA and EPA approved containment devices.
• Carry all equipment (e. g. , keys, phones, pager, tools, radio) in order to maintain preparedness to carry out work tasks at all times.
• Use the Lockout/Tagout system before performing any maintenance work.
• Respond and attend to guest repair requests.

Maintain Building and Property

• Report any serious maintenance problems, unusual findings, or safety hazards immediately to the manager/supervisor.
• Identify, locate, and operate all
  - off valves for equipment.
• Comply with the life safety checklist, including completing the
  - pump run test and generator run test in accordance with local jurisdictions and company policies.

Coordinate with Others

• Communicate with customers when necessary to resolve maintenance issues.

Emergency Response

• Inspect fire sprinkler valves and fire alarm systems in accordance with company policy and local codes.
• Assist in development of disaster response protocols.

Assists Management

• Ensure employee compliance with company standards and policies and external regulations (e. g. , safety, OSHA,
  - specific procedures such as food standards).
• Assign and ensure work tasks are completed on time and that they meet appropriate quality standards.
• Encourage and motivate employees to perform their best, take responsibility for tasks and assignments, make decisions and provide input on possible improvements.
• Coordinate tasks and work with other departments to ensure that the department runs efficiently.
• Assist management to ensure that hourly employees have the necessary resources to effectively perform their jobs (e. g. , supplies, equipment, and inventory).
• Serve as a departmental role model or mentor by working alongside employees to perform technical or functional job duties.
• Assist management in establishing and communicating goals, performance expectations, timetables and deadlines for shift or departmental operations to hourly employees and ensure that they are understood.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering management experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, fire safety, and building codes.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent
  - solving skills and ability to handle
  - pressure situations effectively.
• Good communication skills in English and Portuguese (written and spoken).