coordinate, direct and manage the daily design, planning, maintenance, repairs and alterations of shipboard equipment, machinery and physical facilities including but not limited to hotel and casino, plumbing, electrical, fire, safety, kitchen equipment, HVAC and refrigeration. Responsible for the supervision of approximately 200 employees, either directly or through subordinate supervisors. Maintaining a constructive and cooperative working relationship with the Chief Engineer and the rest of the Engineering Department as well as the Hotel Director, is key to the success of this role. The incumbent must demonstrate a positive "can-do" attitude and the willingness to fully participate in a dynamic team environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's Degree required (degree in Engineering preferred) - or alternatively 15 years experience in Engineering/Facilities in a hospitality/leisure environment
* A minimum of five years hands-on operations experience in Facilities Management of a large hotel, resort, cruise ship, casino, entertainment center, sports stadium, retail complex, airport facility, or theme park environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Plan, budget and schedule facilities modifications including cost estimates, bid sheets, and layouts.
* Develop long range plans, conceptual designs, and capital outlay requirements and documentation for facility.
* Inspect construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to established specifications.
* Establish procedures and direct testing, operation, maintenance and repairs of machinery, equipment and facility furnishings.
* Maintain budgetary control of the requisition of spare parts, supplies and equipment requested by departmental personnel.
* Oversee and direct maintenance personnel and workers engaged in equipment installation, carpentry work, equipment repair, and preventive maintenance. Distribute AVO's (Avoid Verbal Orders) to appropriate departments.
* Maintain technical areas according to USPH standards.
* Execute parts ordering and planned maintenance through the AMOS Planned Maintenance System.
* Ensure all systems and machinery within the Facilities Department and are maintained to ABC (Above and Beyond Compliance) standards
* Evaluate operational systems and recommends repair or design modifications based on factors such as, environment, service, cost and system capabilities.
* Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, and systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards and applicable codes and regulations
* Consult with the ship's Environmental Officer to ensure compliance with policies and directives that safeguard the environment.
* Understand and apply to work practices, environmental policies and procedures concerning such functions as collection, sorting and disposal of solid waste and use of chemicals associated with cleaning, laundry, etc.
* Attend mandatory crew and guest safety drills as required. Periodically review the department's emergency preparedness plans with staff and verify they are familiar with fire-fighting appliances in their work areas.
* Know, follow educate, and enforce all Safety and Quality Management policies.
* Ensure that all staff has received mandatory training in the prescribed time frames.
* Perform related duties as assigned.
* Maintain and encourage the "Anchored in Excellence" credo at all times
* Areas of responsibility: Galleys, bars and pantries, laundries, Jacuzzis and pools, cabin (room) maintenance and installed equipment, filter changes and anti-algae treatment for individual cabin HVAC units (up to 2000 rooms/cabins per ship), piping, public and crew areas, fire doors (A-60), sound, light and stage equipment, refurbishing, hospital equipment.