HVAC Maintenance Manager

About Hôtel Le Meurice and Dorchester Collection

More than just a collection of hotels, Hôtel Le Meurice is a community of talented individuals. A passionate and engaged family that resolutely embodies our identity daily. We are supported by exceptional hotels, steeped in history, glamour, and anecdotes, which provide the ideal setting for our equally exceptional employees, our Legends, to embody our vision: Treasured by Guests, Cherished by Employees, Celebrated Worldwide.

At Dorchester Collection, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our 'We Care' philosophy, fostering an environment where all our employees feel valued and respected, promoting their positive engagement. We strive to build and continuously maintain a culture where inclusion is part of our DNA, reflected in our core values of passion, personality, respect, teamwork, and creativity. When you submit your application, please let us know if you have any specific needs regarding the interview process.

HVAC Maintenance Manager Responsibilities

As the HVAC Maintenance Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

• Understanding the installation: reviewing the manufacturer's file, installation plans (refrigeration unit, cold distribution circuit, electrical supply, regulation...), and intervention history (recent modifications, incidents...).
• Preparing work with the maintenance program: verifying compliance with current regulations (inspections, tests, parts to be replaced...), selecting tools, and procuring spare parts.
• Understanding hygiene, safety, and environmental protection guidelines for the intervention: ensuring installation compliance (electricity, refrigerant fluids).
• Using provided protective equipment (helmet, safety shoes, gloves, glasses...) and following environmental preservation measures.

Control and Diagnosis

• Performing checks as per the maintenance program: inspecting ventilation ducts, filters, network tightness, cooling units, dampers, electrical wiring and connections, fluid levels...
• In case of a breakdown, understanding the cause (overheating, electrical fault, faulty regulation...) and determining the actions needed to restore the system promptly and in compliance with regulations.

Repair / Resolution

• Carrying out planned maintenance tasks: replacing filters, adjusting operating cycles, checking insulation.
• Adjusting mechanical or electronic components (temperature, pressure, flow...) to optimize the building's energy consumption.
• In case of a breakdown, when the faulty system is identified, performing a standard exchange of a unit (sensor, fan, heat exchanger...) which can then be repaired by a specialized workshop or sent to the manufacturer.
• Implementing necessary modifications according to regulatory evolution to maintain compliance.
• Verifying and maintaining CPCU and Climespace (Fraicheur de Paris) installations.
• Ensuring the installation functions correctly, particularly regulation and safety devices as specified in the documentation.
• Performing commissioning tests.
• Completing and signing technical intervention forms for the maintenance file and tracking all interventions.
• Recording legally valuable documents that prove regulatory compliance, and updating the GTC (Building Management System) if applicable.
• The role involves planned surveillance and maintenance, as well as on-call duties during nights, weekends, and holidays.

Key Skills/Competency

• HVAC Maintenance
• Refrigeration Systems
• Electrical Systems
• Pneumatic Systems
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Preventive Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Regulatory Compliance
• Safety Procedures
• Technical Documentation