Description
We are seeking a Chief Engineer to lead our Engineering Department at Green Coast Hotel, a luxury beachfront hotel located in Palasë, Albania. As a Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all building systems, equipment, and facilities.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the daily operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building management systems.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house facilities, and technical equipment.
- Ensure the reliable operation of power supply, generators, water systems, heating and cooling, lifts, and other critical infrastructure.
- Oversee maintenance of pools, SPA facilities, kitchen and laundry equipment, and beach-related hotel facilities.
- Respond promptly to technical faults, guest maintenance requests, and emergencies.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, equipment records, service histories, and inventory of spare parts and engineering supplies.
- Coordinate with other departments to schedule works and maintain high standards of property appearance, functionality, and guest comfort.
Health, Safety & Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure engineering activities and building systems comply with applicable Albanian laws, safety regulations, and hotel policies.
- Oversee fire and life-safety equipment, emergency systems, inspections, testing, and relevant maintenance records.
- Establish safe working procedures and ensure correct use of protective equipment by staff and contractors.
Budgeting, Sustainability & Project Management:
- Prepare and monitor the Engineering Department budget, maintenance expenditure, and capital improvement proposals.
- Track utility consumption and implement initiatives to optimize energy and water efficiency.
- Manage external contractors, service providers, quotations, procurement requests, and service contract performance.
Team Leadership & Quality Standards:
- Lead, train, schedule, and evaluate the engineering team.
- Conduct regular property inspections, prioritize maintenance needs, and report technical risks and performance to hotel management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Building Services Engineering.
- At least 5 years of relevant engineering or facilities maintenance experience.
- Experience in hotel or resort engineering, preferably within an upscale or luxury hospitality environment, is strongly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire and life-safety, and building management systems.
- Ability to implement preventive maintenance plans, troubleshoot technical issues, and supervise contractors and service providers.
- Good command of English.
Benefits:
- Accommodation in a shared apartment
- Daily transportation between the accommodation and the hotel
- Two meals per day on working days
- Round-trip flight tickets from the candidate's home country