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Overview
Our guests’ safety and comfort always come first. We’re seeking a master multi-tasker with the repair skills to keep our hotels looking and feeling their very best. Our Chief Engineer will lead and coach a small but talented engineering team to stay one step ahead of our everyday maintenance needs. You’ll report to the General Manager.
Your day-to-day
- Creating a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for our guests to enjoy.
- Managing and leading the hotel’s Safety and Security Department, ensuring compliance with all local regulations and IHG standards.
- Overseeing sustainability initiatives and ensuring the hotel meets its environmental targets and green standards.
- Monitoring and maintaining BMS (Building Management System) and other hotel technical systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensuring compliance with PRL (Occupational Risk Prevention) regulations, promoting a strong safety culture within the engineering team and across the hotel.
- Coordinating with external contractors and suppliers, maintaining strong relationships with guests, regulatory agencies, and others as needed.
- Maintaining and ordering parts and supplies while minimizing waste and supporting our green initiatives.
- Maintaining the hotel’s key assets, implementing preventive and corrective maintenance programs to extend equipment life and reduce downtime.
- Leading and coordinating CAPEX projects, from planning and budgeting to execution, ensuring alignment with brand standards and sustainability goals.
- Being adaptable to react to ad-hoc duties where teamwork and quick problem-solving are needed.
- Supporting hotel IT systems related to maintenance, energy management, and operational technology.
What We Need From You
- Bachelor’s degree or technical studies in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or similar).
- 5+ years’ experience working in a hotel maintenance/engineering department.
- 4+ years’ experience in general building maintenance and/or construction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields.
- Knowledge and control of BMS systems (Building Management Systems).
- Knowledge, control and follow-up of PRL regulations (Occupational Risk Prevention), ensuring compliance with all safety standards and internal procedures.
- Mandatory fluency in English and Spanish;
Catalan is highlyvalued.
- Strong IT knowledge, especially in hotel systems and maintenance-related software.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills, with a proactive and hands-on approach.
What To Expect From Us
- Discounted international room rates.
- Meals whilst on duty.
- Room for professional growth in one of the largest hospitality companies.
- Training programmes and access to IHG’s training tool.
- Private health insurance discount.
- Kimpton Benefits: our platform with exclusive discounts for employees.
- Cool work environment and lots of fun!
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Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Other
Industries
- Hospitality
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