Chief Engineer - Kimpton Vividora Barcelona (Barcelona)

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Our guests' safety and comfort always come first. Which is why we're seeking out a master multi-tasker with the repair skills needed to keep our hotels looking and feeling their very best. Our Chief Engineer will lead and coach a small but talented engineering team to stay one step ahead of our everyday maintenance needs.

You'll report to the General Manager.

Your day-to-day
* Creating a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for our guests to enjoy.
* Managing and leading the hotel's Safety and Security Department, ensuring compliance with all local regulations and IHG standards.
* Overseeing sustainability initiatives and ensuring the hotel meets its environmental targets and green standards.
* Monitoring and maintaining BMS (Building Management System) and other hotel technical systems to ensure optimal performance.
* Ensuring compliance with PRL (Occupational Risk Prevention) regulations, promoting a strong safety culture within the engineering team and across the hotel.
* Coordinating with external contractors and suppliers, maintaining strong relationships with guests, regulatory agencies, and others as needed.
* Maintaining and ordering parts and supplies while minimizing waste and supporting our green initiatives.
* Maintaining the hotel's key assets, implementing preventive and corrective maintenance programs to extend equipment life and reduce downtime.
* Leading and coordinating CAPEX projects, from planning and budgeting to execution, ensuring alignment with brand standards and sustainability goals.
* Being flexible to react to ad-hoc duties where teamwork and quick problem-solving are needed.
* Supporting hotel IT systems related to maintenance, energy management, and operational technology.

Requisitos

What we need from you
* Bachelor's degree or technical studies in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or similar).
* 5+ years' experience working in a hotel maintenance/engineering department.
* 4+ years' experience in general building maintenance and/or construction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields.
* Knowledge and control of BMS systems (Building Management Systems).
* Knowledge, control and follow-up of PRL regulations (Occupational Risk Prevention), ensuring compliance with all safety standards and internal procedures.
* Mandatory fluency in English and Spanish; Catalan is highly valued.
* Strong IT knowledge, especially in hotel systems and maintenance-related software.
* Excellent organizational and leadership skills, with a proactive and hands-on approach.

Se ofrece

What to expect from us
* Discounted international room rates.
* Meals whilst on duty.
* Room for professional growth in one of the largest hospitality companies.
* Training programmes and access to IHG's training tool.
* Private health insurance discount.
* Kimpton Benefits: our platform with exclusive discounts for employees.
* Cool work environment and lots of fun