Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate plays a critical role in leading the engineering team, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Project management – oversee and manage the planning, design, and execution of engineering projects. Communicate project progress and technical information to the senior management to ensure timely and accurate completion, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Ensure all engineering activities comply with industry standards, regulations and company policies.
• Provides technical leadership, training and direction to the subordinates.
• Maximise maintenance team potential with a balanced focus on operations, guests, employees and owner satisfaction.
• Proper records keeping relating to all plant and equipment for the hotel including repair and maintenance.
• Ensure that stores have adequate stocks of materials, equipment, and tools are kept in a clean and safe environment
• Take responsibility for the cleanliness and safety aspects of all plant and mechanical equipment rooms
• Responsible for quality service, short and long-term planning, daily operations as well as preventive maintenance standards.

Prerequisites:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering related trade.
• At least 5 years related experience
• Proficient in MS Office applications and presentation skills
• Able to train, coach, motivate and develop staff
• With certification as FSM will be an added advantage

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating all the predictive and preventive maintenance and repair work in the hotel
• Manage the addition and alteration works & M&E system upgrading works in the hotel and other new projects assigned by Director of Engineering / Chief engineer to ensure timeline is met and within budgets.
• Lead, supervise and train/develop technical skills for the team to obtain quality performance and productivity
• Review and update existing policies and establish new policy to ensure relevancy
• Conduct daily briefing/communication with the team, highlight various functions and responsibilities for the different job tasks
• Maintain systematic records to monitor all assigned job-tasks
• Ensure that the work that assigned to various employees adhere to safety guidelines with preventive measures in place
• Ensure all major plant equipment are in good working order
• Any other tasks assigned by Director of Engineering/Chief Engineer
• Assist Chief Engineer in operational cost management, budget, supervising maintenance works performed by external contractors, handyman and technicians
  
  Education & Work Experience
• Minimum Advance Diploma/BEng/BSc in Electrical/Mechanical/Facilities
• Preferably possess the following: Singapore Certified Energy Manager, Green Mark Facilities Manager, Fire Safety manager and/or Water Efficient Manager
• Experience in project management
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Displays good leadership skills, good attitude and communication skills
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel & MS PowerPoint

Chief Engineer

The Queen at Chester Hotel, Premier Collection By Best Western

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Engineer to oversee the engineering operations of our hotel. As the Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that all equipment and facilities are in good working order and that any engineering issues are addressed promptly and efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the day-to-day engineering operations of the hotel, including managing staff schedules, assigning tasks, and ensuring that all work is completed on time and to a high standard.
• Developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs to ensure that all equipment and facilities are well-maintained and in good working order.
• Managing the hotel's energy usage and implementing energy-saving measures where possible.
• Ensuring that all engineering work is carried out safely and in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
• Managing relationships with external contractors and suppliers, including negotiating contracts and ensuring that all work is completed to a high standard and within budget.
• Managing the hotel's budget for engineering work.
• Conducting regular inspections of the hotel's facilities and equipment to identify any engineering issues and ensure that they are addressed promptly.
• Keeping accurate records of all engineering work, including expenses, work completed, and parts used.
• Providing reports to senior management on the status of engineering work and any issues that may arise.
• Assisting with the recruitment, training, and development of engineering staff.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our best western hotel portfolio.
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working in an engineering management role in a hotel or similar environment.
• Strong technical skills and a good understanding of building and facility systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• A good understanding of health and safety guidelines and procedures.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to work evenings and weekends if required.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field (preferred).

Hotel

Adjacent to Chester train station, a short 10-minute walk to the main shops and boutiques sits one of the biggest hotels in Chester - The Queen at Chester Hotel, part of the Premier Collection By Best Western

Its stunning Victorian features including a glorious curling four-story open-well staircase has been enhanced by superb, often quirky contemporary design, rich colours, fascinating historic photographs, and striking light installations.

It has 221 hotel bedrooms plus suites, including an award-winning double AA Rosette restaurant. The hotel also has a conference centre with 12 flexible meeting rooms, banqueting, and wedding suites.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.

• You are a Chief SRE who’s passionate about improving the reliability and operability of mission-critical services

• We are solving the biggest puzzles in the Australian financial services industry  

• Together we’ll build tomorrow's bank, using world-leading engineering, technology & innovation  

Do work that matters

We’re accelerating our digital strategy with an ambition to provide customers with one of the best digital experiences of any company globally. Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) is key to us achieving this goal. As part of the team, You’ll ensure that our systems maintain the highest standards of reliability for our customers, which enables seamless execution of our award-winning banking apps.

See yourself in our team

Be part of a team excelling in DevOps automation, where we’re continuously modernising both our infrastructure and software stacks using cutting-edge tools and technologies.

You’ll thrive in a continuous iterative learning environment that’s constantly uplifting our customer’s experiences.

We support our people with the flexibility to balance where work is done with at least half your time each month connecting in office. We also have many other flexible working options available including changing start and finish times, part-time arrangements and job share to name a few. Talk to us about how these arrangements might work for you.

As a Chief Engineer in our SRE team, you’ll be a technical leader driving through leadership, designing and implementing largve scale solutions, as well as influencing and engaging the Organisation’s senior stakeholders on modern best practices for improving reliability through the DevOps lifecycle.

• As a matured Big Thinker, you’ll work closely with senior leaders on the strategic development of the SRE practice.

• Creating, developing, installing and implementing tools required to support the operational management (including security) of software applications and systems

• Testing, debugging, diagnosing and correcting errors and faults in an applications programming language within established testing protocols, guidelines and quality standards to ensure programs and applications including technical security controls perform to specification

• Identifying technology limitations and deficiencies in existing systems and associated processes, procedures and methods, and using software engineering to develop scalable and sustainable improvements

• Partner with product and engineering stakeholders at all the different levels to influence and educate our awesome builder and operational teams on SRE philosophy, principles, practices, and benefits from Engineer to EGM Levels

• Be an ambassador for modern engineering and reliability practices, sharing information and supporting others in their learning, and building strong and energetic team cultures.

• Take great delight in designing, building, and delivering infrastructure, code, or services to improve the availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency of our internal or customer-facing services

• You’ll enjoy every opportunity to perform deep dives into both systemic and latent reliability issues; partnering with software and systems engineers across the organization to produce and roll out fixes.

• Provide leadership to mentor other SREs, sharing your best practices and hard-earned learnings for tackling issues across the entire stack; hardware, software, application, and network

We are interested in hearing from people who have extensive experience in:

• A Chief-Level Software Engineering role, partnering with senior stakeholders and leading a culture of data-driven reliability, monitoring and automation aligned to SRE principles

• Designing, developing, testing and supporting applications and systems

• Managing and scaling distributed systems in a public, private or hybrid cloud environment

• Creating and developing tools required to support the operational management (including security) of software applications and systems

• Identifying technology limitations and deficiencies in existing systems and associated processes, procedures and methods, and using software engineering to develop scalable and sustainable improvements

• High-volume or critical production service environment.

• Designing, developing and releasing code in one or more languages like Go, Python, .Net, or Java. · Previous SRE or DevOps experience

Tech skills    

We use a broad range of tools, languages, and frameworks. We don’t expect you to know them all but experience or exposure with some of these (or equivalents) will set you up for success in this team;   

• 10+ years in software engineering, expert in at least one Programming language (e.g., Golang, Python)

• Strong experience with modern software development practices using tools such as git for source control, and CI/CD tools such as TeamCity, Jenkins, Octopus Deploy or similar; Strong public cloud experience in AWS , GCP or Azure

• Experience leading teams of engineers driving outcomes using observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch, Splunk, AppDynamics,

• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of Linux internals, networking, containers, and troubleshooting

• Experience in applying SRE Practices in large organisations and excellent Communication and Problem-Solving skills

Working with us: 

Whether you’re passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career with CommBank is for you.   

Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive, and flexible workplace with flexible work locations. One where we’re driven by our values, and supported to share ideas, initiatives, and energy. One where making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our every day.  

Here, you’ll thrive. You’ll be supported when faced with challenges and empowered to tackle new opportunities. We’re hiring engineers from across Australia and have opened technology hubs in Melbourne and Perth. We really love working here, and we think you will too.  

If this sounds like the role for you then we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Job Title

Job Description Summary

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist with or conduct the daily operations and maintenance of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and general maintenance requirements for the buildings
• Supervise maintenance staff when applicable and assign, and monitor maintenance activities and projects
• Perform preventive maintenance duties, including changing filters, lubricating motors, replacing lamps, ballasts and fixtures, Inspecting and adjusting belts, replacing motor bearings, aligning shafts, and other inspections and maintenance recommended by equipment manufacturers
• Recommend improvements to the preventive maintenance program on an ongoing basis
• Develop and maintain effective building-specific maintenance procedures
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors and technicians
• Maintain stock and inventory control
• Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as related to building operations and practice safe work habits
• Ensure management team is informed of current building operations by compiling and submitting monthly reports
• Complete all required C&W Safety Training as scheduled annually.
• Comply with C&W Uniform Dress Code while working and maintain a neat and clean appearance while on the property at times other than working hours
KEY COMPETENCIES
• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• Organization Skills
• Technical Proficiency
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving/Analysis
IMPORTANT EDUCATION
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Graduate of apprentice program or trade school preferred
IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE
§ 5+ years of related trade experience in operating mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
• Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License, City Licenses, Operators License, Steam Engineers License, etc.
• Possess a valid “Universal” level certification for CFC and HFC based refrigerants (EPA Section 608); to service, repair, or dispose of equipment that could release ozone depleting refrigerants to the atmosphere or any similar combination of education and experience
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record with periodic checks
• Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word
• Experience in operation, maintenance and basic repair of HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, water systems, etc.
• Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques and operations.
• Thorough knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance and repair
May be only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts; may be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments); may require shift work and/or on call duties
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Must have ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices
• Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine
• Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
• Ability to read and understand information presented orally and in writing
• Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

Job Title

Job Description Summary

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervise engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, personnel development, etc.
• Ensure performance management, coaching, and development of team members through established HR processes and disciplinary actions.
• Participate and coordinate annual scheduling and execution of the C&W Safety Program as directed by Asset Services, Engineering Leadership, EH&S Administration, and so forth. Responsible for 100% Compliance at his/her site.
• Manage operational accounts for building, including variance reporting, as required and assist in development of operating and capital budgets
• Utility Management such as tracking use, consumption, cost, reporting, comparison models, sub-metering, budgeting, variances as directed by Management and/or Leadership.
• Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment; identify and resolve issues.
• Assist in maintenance/engineering issues as required
• Recommend and implement improvements for preventive maintenance programs on an ongoing basis.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective preventive and predictive maintenance program for task scheduling, routines, and performance. Program to include procedures for annual, semi-annual, quarterly, monthly and other scheduled maintenance as provided by the manufacturer’s recommendations and/or industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals.
• Coordinate development of and/or maintain an Operations Document Library, including but not limited to construction plans, structural plans, as-built drawings, MEP schedules, line diagrams and schematics, equipment and operation manuals, start up and commissioning documents, and equipment warranties.
• Formulate and conduct building-related systems and equipment training.
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel, and engineers.
• Oversee all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues; must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends.
• Maintain ongoing communication with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors
• Develop specifications and assist in solicitation, administration, execution and performance of maintenance/ repair service contracts.
• May assist in solicitation and acquisition of new management contracts
• Respond to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns
• Implement and administer inventory control programs, purchase parts and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency, and company directives as relates to building operations.
Duties are inclusive of approximately 50% operating engineer responsibilities;
May be only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts; may require shift work and/or on-call or stand-by duties
KEY COMPETENCIES
• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organization Skills
• Technical Proficiency
• Leadership
IMPORTANT EDUCATION
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE
• 7+ years of related work experience in a commercial property setting or any similar combination of education or experience
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
• Vocational/Technical training certificate
• Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses
• Universal Technician for CFC’s depending on market licensure requirements
• Financial knowledge necessary for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances and basic reporting as required by management
• Familiar with Energy Management System (EMS)/programming and fire alarm systems
• Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The PHYSICAL DEMANDS described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for 30-40% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive product development in the company working through the capability centres in the business units.
• Lead product road mapping, technology exploration, and solutions development across the business units working with business development.
• Govern company R&D policy and procedures consisting of the following.
• Earmarking of company R&D funds to achieve company productization strategy.
• Organise R&D Steering Committee Meetings to approve new projects and review progress of approved projects.
• Track progress of R&D projects led by business units to ensure outcomes are met.
• Submit eligible R&D expenditures for tax relief.
• Guide the business units’ Head of Technology in the delivery on their workplans.
• Promote culture of innovation and digitalisation
• Organise the company’s participation in innovation awards.
• Lead the development of the Engineering Competency Framework for the company to sustain and build new capabilities in the company.

Job Requirement

• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Breadth of knowledge in autonomous technologies and digital solutions.
• Product development experience an advantage.

KPIs

• Number of New/improved products and services.
• Amount of R&D funding secured from grants or equivalent.

Please submit resumes to john@oaktree.com.sg with the following details in MS Word format:

- Position applying for

- Current remuneration

- Expected remuneration

- Notice period

John Goh Meng Chye

EA License No : 06C4642

EA Reg No : R1102621

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Senior Manager (Building Environment Engineering Project)

• Plans, directs leads and manages the Project, Engineering, and Installation sections to achieve its annual financial & non-financial goals.
• Manages overall project, engineering and installation operations and the optimum utilisation of the units of resources to meet all goals set.
• Experienced in Smart Building Solutions and Services, Integrated Smart Building Management, Master System Integration and Facilities Maintenance

The Role:

• Develops, monitors, and controls divisional annual operating budget.
• Establishes and tracks key performance indicators.
• Manages the development and leadership of Project, Engineering, and Installation Professionals.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures together with other departments in achieving its objectives.
• Develops implements and direct programs to ensure efficient and smooth operation of the department.
• Evaluates performance of the department and implements corrective actions to improve the results secured.

The Desired Skills:

• Possesses a Bachelor’s Degree sin Electronics & Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in the management of building services operations and/or engineering projects in the building environment sector.
• Relevant experiences in Smart Building Solutions and Services, Integrated Smart Building Management, Master System Integration and Facilities Maintenance
• Experience in managing a large engineering division.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive product development in the company working through the capability centres in the business units.
• Lead product road mapping, technology exploration, and solutions development across the business units working with business development.
• Govern company R&D policy and procedures consisting of the following.
• Earmarking of company R&D funds to achieve company productization strategy.
• Organise R&D Steering Committee Meetings to approve new projects and review progress of approved projects.
• Track progress of R&D projects led by business units to ensure outcomes are met.
• Submit eligible R&D expenditures for tax relief.
• Guide the business units’ Head of Technology in the delivery on their workplans.
• Promote culture of innovation and digitalisation
• Organise the company’s participation in innovation awards.
• Lead the development of the Engineering Competency Framework for the company to sustain and build new capabilities in the company.

Job Requirement

• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Breadth of knowledge in autonomous technologies and digital solutions.
• Product development experience an advantage.

KPIs

• Number of New/improved products and services.
• Amount of R&D funding secured from grants or equivalent.

Please submit resumes to john@oaktree.com.sg with the following details in MS Word format:

- Position applying for

- Current remuneration

- Expected remuneration

- Notice period

John Goh Meng Chye

EA License No : 06C4642

EA Reg No : R1102621

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.