Location Overview
Join our team in Amanpulo. Blissfully marooned in the Cuyo Archipelago of northern Palawan in the Philippines, Amanpulo lies on Pamalican Island, a private island fringed with white sand beaches and pristine reefs. Offering a back to nature experience in supreme comfort and privacy, this tropical paradise is lapped by calm clear seas ideal for water sports, while sandy tracks lead to deserted coves and jungle-clad lookouts.
Director of Engineering - Amanpulo
Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Director of Engineering to lead our Engineering team. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you are responsible for the delivery of engineering services to the resort/hotel and ensuring ongoing compliance with all Aman standards and policies/procedures. They will implement Aman’s standards and brand objectives through a focus on engineering strategies and solutions.
Responsibilities
Provide support to the wider resort/hotel executive team and operation through the delivery of a high quality, efficient and structured engineering service
Day to day management of the engineering team including workload assessments, directing operations and ensuring adequate resources are available at all times
Implementation and ongoing adherence to a planned preventative maintenance programme for the resort/hotel
Ensuring work orders for corrective maintenance and planned maintenance are completed to quality and time criteria
Development and monitoring of OPEX plans to ensure adequate budget provision is made and value for money is obtained
Development and updating of 5 year and annual CAPEX plans for the resort which should include a planned approach to asset replacement, development opportunities etc.
Implementation of Aman Engineering standards for the resort/hotel
Maintenance of a pro-active approach to ensuring all legal compliance requirements relating to engineering are met and that all certification is readily available
Implement and monitor compliance against Aman Fire Systems Preventative Maintenance Policy. Report and execute any remedial actions necessary to ensure systems are operational and provide effective protection.
Appointment of external contractors as required and ongoing monitoring of performance and quality standards for services and works
Arrange structural integrity surveys on a period or ad-hoc basis as required and ensure that any remedial actions are undertaken in a timely manner.
Responsibility for maintenance of the resort/hotel maintenance management system (MMS)
Development, implementation and monitoring of Health & Safety Standard Operating Procedures for the resort/hotel
Participate in any projects being planned/carried out within the resort/hotel and act as local liaison with Aman Technical Services as required
Provision of regular and ad-hoc reports for resort/hotel management and submission of monthly snapshot report for Corporate Engineering
Monitoring energy and water management programs to ensure cost effective use of utilities
Qualifications
A degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering and/ or Building Management or 10 years' experience in a comparable position.
Held position of Director/ Chief Engineer in a luxury hospitality environment. Preferable prerequisite is experience in the Hotel industry; however, a similar service-oriented industry will be considered
Could have previously held positions as Maintenance Manager
Fluent in English (further languages desirable)
Responsible self-starter, capable of handling multi-faceted projects and of working under pressure.
Team player who values teamwork, has good team building skills and is able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
Excellent analytical skills, a proactive problem solver.
Personable and pleasant to deal with. Discreet, reliable, diplomatic.
Understands and respects local culture, able to adapt to changing environment.
Recognized as an authority in mechanical and electrical…