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The Basis of Water and Energy Conservation; . Eng. Sarieh Elessawy Regional Director of Engineering. Engineering; Central role and responsiblities . The engineering department is the backbone for smooth running of hotel services and operations.
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The Basis of Water and Energy Conservation; Eng. Sarieh ElessawyRegional Director of Engineering
Engineering; Central role and responsiblities. • The engineering department is the backbone for smooth running of hotel services and operations. • A luxurious eye appeal and comfort of rooms and public areas together with world class services around the clock, are only possible when all hotel fixtures, furniture and equipment are kept in a pristine condition. • The health and safety of our guests and staff are among our top priorities to ensure the satisfaction of our guest and the motivation of our staff. • Accordingly, we are aiming to maintain a capable staff not only in technical engineering matters, but also in guest relation and guest management in usual day to day and emergency scenarios.
This profit-driven reduction had beneficial side effect of conserving finite natural resources and reducing Environmental Pollution .
How to implement the action plan of energy efficiency as out lined ? 1- Carry out an energy audit in the hotel which will show you major energy consumer costs and where saving can be made . 2- Compare your total and individual consumption figures with hotel industry bench marks to determine saving potential . 3- Seek the advice of experts for analysis , evaluation and recommendation. 4- Using the energy audit results to establish realistic goals for each department and the entire hotels management . Realistic goals guarantee staff commitment .
5- Communicate to all employees management’s commitment and explain clearly the objectives and goals , show current consumption data , costs and trends . People are more committed when they understand why. 6- See that the entire staff participates , capitalize on their knowledge experience and familiarity with the building . They know it better than anyone else, encourage them to put forward their ideas proposal to save energy. People are more committed when their own ideas are utilized. 7- Establish a monitoring and targeting system . 8- Provide training: staff must understand how to make prudent use of utilities and operate and maintain the equipment in energy efficient manner . People are more likely to commit when they can operate at ease. 9- Provide continued motivation , develop standard operation procedures, efficiency charts and the like .
Preventive Maintenance Program ( Sample )