Chief Engineer

Blissview Hotel & Suites is a premium hospitality company committed to delivering exceptional accommodation, personalized guest experiences, and world-class service. We combine refined comfort, modern facilities, and professional hospitality to create memorable experiences for business and leisure travelers.

Our commitment to excellence extends beyond our guests. We are building a dynamic, professional, and people-focused organization where talented individuals can thrive, develop their careers, and make a meaningful impact. At Hotel & Suites, we value professionalism, innovation, teamwork, integrity, and a passion for outstanding service.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Engineer

Location: Osogbo, Osun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall management, operation, maintenance, and safety of the hotel's engineering systems, equipment, facilities, and infrastructure.
• The role ensures that all hotel facilities operate efficiently, safely, and reliably while minimizing downtime and maintenance costs.
• The Chief Engineer will lead the engineering and maintenance team, coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, supervise contractors and technicians, and ensure compliance with hotel standards, health and safety requirements, and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Engineering and Maintenance Department.
• Supervise and coordinate engineers, technicians, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and other maintenance personnel.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all hotel equipment and facilities.
• Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, generator, water treatment, fire protection, and other building systems.
• Monitor hotel power supply, generators, transformers, UPS systems, and electrical distribution systems.
• Ensure air-conditioning and ventilation systems are functioning properly throughout the hotel.
• Maintain swimming pool, water pumps, boilers, water treatment systems, and other utility equipment where applicable.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and engineering emergencies.
• Identify potential equipment failures and take preventive action before they affect hotel operations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment servicing, repairs, and spare parts.
• Prepare engineering reports and submit regular maintenance reports to management.
• Prepare annual engineering budgets and monitor maintenance-related expenses.
• Control the use of spare parts, tools, equipment, and engineering materials.
• Obtain quotations and coordinate with approved contractors and suppliers when necessary.
• Supervise contractors carrying out repairs, installations, renovations, and other engineering projects.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with approved hotel standards and safety procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, laundry, plant rooms, staff areas, and other hotel facilities.
• Work closely with Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Front Office, IT, Security, and other departments to resolve maintenance issues.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety, occupational health and safety, environmental, and other applicable regulations.
• Maintain proper documentation for statutory inspections, certificates, licenses, and equipment servicing.
• Ensure emergency systems and backup facilities are regularly tested.
• Train engineering staff on proper equipment operation, maintenance procedures, and safety practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe engineering workshop and plant rooms.
• Participate in hotel emergency response procedures.
• Carry out any other engineering-related duties assigned by management.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 10-15 years experience.
• Strong knowledge of hotel engineering and building maintenance systems.
• Excellent electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Knowledge of plumbing and water systems.
• Knowledge of generators and electrical power distribution.
• Good understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to emergencies.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage contractors and external service providers.
• Good budgeting and cost-control skills.
• Ability to prepare technical and maintenance reports.
• Good computer literacy and knowledge of maintenance management systems is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, public holidays, and emergency call-outs when required.