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Assistant Manager, Engineering
About this role
Hyatt Regency Lagos Ikeja is seeking an Assistant Manager, Engineering to join the pre-opening team. The role supports the Engineering Manager in supervising daily operations of the hotel's engineering and maintenance functions, ensuring mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life-safety systems, and infrastructure run efficiently and safely in line with Hyatt standards and local regulations. The position involves leading the engineering team, managing preventive maintenance programs, and contributing to guest satisfaction through timely technical service. It also covers coordinating with contractors and vendors and supporting facility projects and safety compliance. The role targets candidates with hotel or similar industry maintenance experience and supervisory capabilities who can work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
What you would do
- Monitor energy use and support sustainability and cost-saving efforts.
- Ensure HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, chillers, elevators, and water treatment systems are properly maintained.
- Respond to guest issues, maintenance requests, and emergencies promptly.
- Maintain records of maintenance activities, logs, and system inspections.
- Manage preventive maintenance schedules for guestrooms, public areas, back-of-house, and major equipment.
- Supervise daily engineering operations and assist with scheduling and task assignment.
- Ensure fire-life safety systems comply with Hyatt standards and local regulations.
- Provide on-the-job training and enforce Hyatt operational standards.
- Lead and mentor engineering team members and promote safety and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors and review work for quality and safety compliance.
What they are asking for
- 3–5 years of technical or maintenance experience in a hotel or similar setting.
- Previous supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience with BMS, HVAC systems, and life-safety systems strongly preferred.
- Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or related field).
- Strong technical troubleshooting skills and good leadership, communication, and team-management abilities.
- Computer literacy (MS Office; CMMS preferred).
- Ability to work under pressure and handle emergencies effectively.
- Familiarity with preventive maintenance tools/systems.
- Willingness to work in conditions such as heat, confined spaces, and at heights; ability to stand, walk, climb and lift equipment as needed.
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