Soaltee Gate Gourmet, a joint venture operated alongside international inflight catering leader gategroup under the Soaltee Kathmandu portfolio, is seeking a skilled Engineering Executive (MEP) to oversee facility engineering and equipment maintenance for its flight catering operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the routine maintenance and efficient operation of industrial kitchen and catering equipment, such as combi ovens, blast chillers, freezers, dishwashers, and food processors.
- Executing energy audits and optimizing performance across HVAC, refrigeration, lighting, compressors, and primary electrical/mechanical loads.
- Developing, scheduling, and enforcing preventive maintenance programs for all critical MEP infrastructure and catering equipment.
- Ensuring consistent availability of core engineering utilities throughout food production and aircraft dispatch activities.
- Preserving cold-chain integrity across all stages of food prep, cold storage, and final loading.
- Reviewing technical drawings, single-line diagrams, equipment manuals, and MEP layouts prior to retrofits or new installations.
- Managing grease traps, plumbing, drainage, sewage, and wastewater system maintenance.
- Managing minor civil works, facility upgrades, and equipment expansion projects with minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Maintaining accurate documentation for equipment histories, spare parts inventory, breakdown reports, and safety inspections.
- Maintaining operational readiness during peak flight hours, off-schedule flights, and emergency scenarios.