Chief Engineer

Hyatt is a global hospitality brand with one driving purpose:
to care for people so they can be their best
. Through listening, noticing others and extending meaningful gestures, we consistently deliver distinct experiences that demonstrate how a little understanding goes a long way.

Are you ready to share this purpose?

Because we are looking for a Chief Engineer
!

Andaz means "personal style" in Hindi.
Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht means, five-star creative luxury in the heart of Amsterdam, expressed through local experiences, art & design and picture-perfect drinking and dining, in a playful Dutch-inspired environment.

• Confidence, energy and cleverness, with substantial technical knowledge;
• Eager to take on the challenge of leading the Engineering team of the hotel;
• A team player with a hands-on mentality, positive attitude, enthusiasm and pro-activism;
• A problem-solver who likes to take on challenges;
• Someone who ensures a safe environment and efficient hotel operations;

• Planning, organizing and controlling engineering activities, ensuring a high standard and excellent service;
• Coordinating and monitoring the entire workload of the Engineering colleagues, duly delegating tasks to each Assistant Engineering Manager on site as needed;
• Performing regular generation of forecasts, reports and statistics;
• Conducting regular site walks, overseeing daily tasks for compliance & legislation;
• Making incident reports for health & safety and security;
• Ensure diligent maintenance and certification of all building equipment, adhering to local legislative requirements;
• Implement and maintain control measures to guarantee equipment functionality and compliance standards;
• Play an integral role in achieving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets within the organization;
• Monitor and optimize energy consumption strategies in alignment with ESG goals;
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of city-specific ESG requirements and regulations and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure the organization's adherence to local ESG targets;
• Assisting team in their work as needed, carrying out repairs and maintenance works;
• Ensuring effective energy conservation measures in areas of operations;
• Ensuring fire, life and safety systems are operational, performing related emergency procedures;
• Diagnosing malfunctions in systems and components and rectifying defects;
• Participating in the selection and development of the Engineering colleagues in consultation with the Human Resources Department.

• A great place to work in lovely Amsterdam center. In the middle of the iconic Prinsengracht canal.
• An entry into Hyatt, a place where we care for people so they can be their best;
• 12 free nights at Hyatt hotels globally every year and 20% Discounts at our F&B outlets and special discounts at our Spa
• Travel Allowance, starting from a 5 kilometers travel distance from the hotel.
• 25 Vacation days

• To support our colleagues mental wellbeing we provide access to “Headspace App” for all employees, free of charge as Hyatt's wellbeing assessment tool "Hyatt Well-Check"
• Social Activities;
  Team building outings, Sports/wellbeing activities
• Hotel gym access

• International working experience with future international transfer happily facilitated.
• Personal development plan, in order to reach your full potential.
• A wide range of development tools through the Hyatt Learning platform for all colleagues. From E-Learnings to classroom sessions, Hyatt provides different solutions, depending on how you learn best (Example: Excel courses, Leadership series etc.).

• An International team of over 25 different nationalities
• Focus on Diversity, Equity and inclusion within our team. Through employee support groups (HyPride & Women@Hyatt), workshop and classroom trainings.

• At least two years’ experience as Engineering Manager, ideally in the Hospitality industry;
• A relevant university degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and/or Facility Management;
• Excellent knowledge of the technical field and very familiar with Hotel specific challenges;
• Proven experience…