Assistant Manager Engineering - Facilities
Salary not disclosedPosted 1 day ago
Closes in 30 days
About the company
The Westin Fiji Golf Resort & Spa is a Marriott International property located on Denarau. It operates as part of the global Westin brand, which positions itself around guest wellness and well-being in hospitality.
About the role
The Assistant Manager Engineering - Facilities supports the overall management, maintenance, and operation of the property's engineering systems, utilities, facilities, and infrastructure. The role assists in leading the Engineering Department to ensure building systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards while maintaining the integrity of the hotel's physical assets. Duties span four areas: engineering and facilities operations, maintenance planning and budget/inventory control, leadership and team development, and safety/compliance/risk management. The role acts as the point of contact for engineering issues in the absence of the Engineering Manager or Director of Engineering.
Key responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department and Facilities team
- Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all building systems, facilities, and equipment
- Monitor electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen, laundry, and fire life safety systems
- Conduct routine inspections of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house facilities, plant rooms, and critical infrastructure
- Support planning and execution of engineering projects, renovations, refurbishments, and asset improvement initiatives
- Support preparation and management of departmental operating and capital expenditure budgets
- Provide daily leadership and direction to Engineering associates, including scheduling, training, and performance monitoring
- Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and operational audits, and ensure statutory inspections and certifications stay current
About the successful candidate
- Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum 4-5 years of experience in engineering operations, facilities management, or building maintenance
- At least 1-2 years in a supervisory or leadership role
- Strong knowledge of hotel facilities including electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, fire life safety, and mechanical systems
- Experience managing preventive maintenance programs, contractors, and engineering projects
- Previous hospitality experience within a hotel, resort, or large commercial facility is highly desirable
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and computerized maintenance management systems
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required; must have working rights in Fiji