Director of Engineering

OBJECTIVE To ensure that property, plant and equipment that are vital assets of the company are maintained at the highest standards and to ensure uninterrupted long tern business continuity and long-term financial health. KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Managing the engineering and garden teams and ensuring a highly effective and efficient working environment while ensuring the future development of team members. Schedule and delegate work according to skills levels required for each job ensuring maximum usage of resources. Preparation of the annual budget and managing the monthly departmental P & L and controlling expenses Set procedures and control measures for effective management of property upkeep and preventive maintenance initiatives. Ensure day to day essential maintenance items are stored and par levels are set and maintained. In conjunction with the Purchasing Department source and order parts, materials and equipment as required on a timely manner Schedule, implement and monitor a regular, effective and cost-efficient preventative maintenance program covering all resort machinery, equipment, buildings and infrastructure - ensuring that all areas are regularly cleaned, serviced, and maintained. All such programs must be backed by monthly or weekly check lists and resorts. Scheduling and delegation of work to maintenance staff ensuring that the maintenance program is strictly adhered to i.e., daily/weekly/monthly checks. Respond to maintenance requests from all departments in a timely manner and ensure that work dockets and verbal requests for maintenance are actioned expeditiously ensuring minimal negative impact to the operation or guest experience. Ensure that corrective action is taken immediately for all faulty machinery equipment in consultation with the General Manager or Executive Assistant Manager Follow up on all equipment and machinery sent for repairs out of the island for servicing/repairs, ensuring that it is returned to the Hotel in a timely manner. Maintain comprehensive records of all scheduled and breakdown maintenance undertaken on key plant, machinery, building, vehicles and resort vessels. Update, review and schedule works from the Monthly action lists and ensure that projects are scheduled and completed by required times. -. Overseeing the safe storage and use of fuel flammable liquid material - ensuring staff are training to handle and deal with spillage, leakage and emergency procedures. Responsible for r managing waste within the premises and ensuring they are processed and reused where necessary and dispose to waste dumping island when required and ensure proper record keeping of such activities. Scheduling of quarterly pest control with designated external contractor, monthly, quarterly and yearly. Ensure compliance with all requirements relating to the maintenance department including but not limited to safe working practices, environmental initiatives, flora and fauna control,…