Chief Engineer

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is looking for a Chief Engineer to join our Engineering team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognized for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok – For over 150 years, this legendary riverside hotel has welcomed travelers seeking exceptional luxury, style, and service. Recently reopened, the renovated River Wing enhances our iconic Thai-inspired elegance and resort-like serenity.

As Chief Engineer , you will be responsible for the following duties:

• To directly supervise Senior Engineers, Duty Engineers, to read the daily engineering log book and to take the necessary action.
• To assist Director of Engineering in the implementation of a fully comprehensive maintenance programme.
• To ensure that the records of equipment card system are kept up-to-date.
• To monitor and control the work request/order distribution and arrangement to ensure that the routine and special work requests/orders are completed in time and arranged properly.
• To spot check to ensure that the work as detailed in the maintenance order has been executed in the most practical, skilful and economical manner.
• To report to Director of Engineering immediately in any unusual events occurred, whether it is in respect of the engineering operation - physical plant or personnel.
• To analyse and prepare on a monthly basis the heat, light and power consumption figures for submission to Director of Engineering and make recommendations in respect of changes in plant or system that may result in conserving energy.
• To consult with Director of Engineering in the event of dismantling any equipment may affect the operation of the hotel in anyway, in particular guest areas.
• To ensure that the Engineering Policy & Procedure are implemented and adhered to.
• To provide input and assist the Director of Engineering in preparing the annual repair & maintenance works, and Heat, light & Power budgets.
• To always be familiar with the locations of all fire- fighting equipment plant and machinery operations and characteristics, and relationship with hotel operation to ensure that planning of Engineering works is smoothly carried out.

As Chief Engineer, we expect you to have:

• Relevant experiences in residences or hotels.
• Outgoing and friendly personality.
• Good communication skills in English and Thai.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
• Active listening and effective communication skills.
• Flexibility to work in shifts and team player.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.
• Medical Benefits and Group Insurance.
• Hotel Gym.

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