A Chief Engineer is responsible for managing technical operations, supervising engineering teams, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, controlling maintenance costs, and maintaining the reliability of equipment and systems. Responsibilities vary by industry, such as marine, hotel, manufacturing, construction, or facility management.

Responsibilities

1. Technical Operations and Management

- Oversee all engineering operations and technical activities.
- Ensure the effective and reliable operation of machinery, equipment, and systems.
- Develop and implement maintenance schedules and operating procedures.
- Monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot technical problems.
- Ensure minimum downtime and maximum operational efficiency.

2. Maintenance and Repairs

- Plan and supervise preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
- Diagnose equipment failures and coordinate repair activities.
- Ensure timely servicing, inspection, and replacement of equipment.
- Maintain maintenance records, technical logs, and reports.
- Coordinate with external contractors and service providers.

3. Team Leadership and Supervision

- Lead, train, and supervise engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel.
- Assign duties, establish work priorities, and monitor performance.
- Conduct technical training and safety briefings.
- Ensure proper coordination between engineering and other departments.
- Evaluate staff performance and support professional development.

4. Safety and Regulatory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, laws, and regulations.
- Implement safe working practices and risk assessment procedures.
- Conduct safety inspections and ensure corrective actions are completed.
- Investigate technical incidents, equipment failures, and accidents.
- Maintain permits, inspection certificates, and statutory documentation.

5. Budgeting and Cost Control





- Prepare and manage engineering and maintenance budgets.
- Control expenditure on spare parts, tools, fuel, energy, and repairs.
- Identify opportunities to reduce operating costs.
- Approve maintenance purchases within delegated authority.
- Monitor inventory and ensure the availability of critical spare parts.

6. Project Planning and Implementation

- Plan and supervise equipment installation, upgrades, and modernization.
- Evaluate technical proposals and engineering designs.
- Coordinate with suppliers, consultants, and contractors.
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, quality, and safety.
- Ensure commissioning, testing, and handover of completed projects.

7. Documentation and Reporting

- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly engineering reports.
- Maintain equipment history, maintenance schedules, and inspection records.
- Report equipment performance, breakdowns, costs, and operational risks to management.
- Develop standard operating procedures and technical documentation.
- Recommend improvements to systems and engineering processes.

8. Energy Efficiency and Continuous Improvement

- Monitor energy and resource consumption.
- Implement measures to improve equipment efficiency and reliability.
- Identify recurring faults and implement root-cause solutions.
- Introduce appropriate technologies and maintenance systems.
- Support environmental protection and waste-reduction initiatives.

Key Skills

- Strong technical and troubleshooting skills
- Leadership and team management
- Planning and decision-making
- Budgeting and cost management
- Safety and regulatory knowledge
- Communication and coordination
- Preventive maintenance management
- Problem-solving and analytical skills

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📌 Engineer- (Mumbai)
🏢 Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
📍 Mumbai