Assistant Manager

Job Description

Responsibilities

• To assist the chief engineer in the day to day work and oversee the preventive maintenance of all equipment.
• To assume all the responsibilities and authority of the chief engineer in his absence.
• To take regular training classes of Engineers and Staff.
• To check all log books daily and take corrective measures accordingly.
• To keep Chief Engineer informed of all the activities and incidence in the Engineering Department.
• To coordinate with the outside agencies or vendors for repair and maintenance work.
• To check the quality of engineering goods procured by the organisation.
• To obtain a thorough knowledge of firefighting appliances.
• Able to represent engineering department on HOD meeting during the absence of Chief engineer.
• Able to take decisions in order to ensure successful operation.
• Able to respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
• Able to effectively perform vendor management.
• Able to make quotation finalisation.
• Monitor and record utility consumption and assist the Chief Engineer to maintain efficiency.
• Maintain history card for all the plant equipment.
• Provide supervision and leadership to colleagues within his/her area of the Technical Services Department.
• Daily coordination of the Technical services department in his/her area of responsibility.
• Advise on the duty roster for his/her area of responsibility.
• Should have good knowledge of Capex and Opex item.
• Prepare reports, maintain inventories, and keep accurate records, order equipment and supplies.
• Ensure correct maintenance of all equipment in conjunction with the other user departments.
• Stay abreast with the technological advances in surveillance & safety of equipment.
• Ensure that Operational problems are promptly brought to the attention of the Technical Supervisor.
• At regular intervals, inspect the working condition of equipment and engineering systems and ensure that all standards are maintained.
• Any other job or duties assigned by the management as and when required.

Prerequisites

• General knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Kitchen and other trades.
• Proficient in Windows, PMS and MS Office applications
• Good knowledge of fire & life safety processes and procedures.
• Excellent command of English language (oral and written).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical or electrical services.
• Able to train, coach and develop team members.

Qualifications

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a similar capacity.

Leadership skills that utilize persuasion and motivation to attain organizational  goals is the most desirable management quality, followed by honesty, integrity, ethical behaviour, tactfulness, openness, and cultural awareness.

Ability to accept responsibility.

Ability to enhance organizational performance.

Ability to clearly delegate tasks and responsibilities.

Ability to think strategically, inductively, and creatively.