Area Chief Engineer - Wentzville, MO
About The Position
Midas Hospitality is seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Area Chief Engineer to provide engineering leadership across a portfolio of hotels within an assigned region. This position serves as the technical leader for multiple properties while maintaining direct responsibility for a designated home hotel. Working closely with the Corporate Director of Engineering, Regional Operations Leaders, General Managers, and property engineering teams, the Area Chief Engineer drives operational excellence through preventative maintenance programs, capital improvement projects, engineering team development, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is an accomplished hotel engineering professional with extensive technical expertise, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for developing engineering teams while protecting hotel assets and maximizing operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Previous hotel Chief Engineer or multi-property engineering leadership experience required.
- Strong knowledge of: HVAC systems, Electrical systems, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Boilers, Fire & Life Safety Systems, Building Automation Systems, Preventative Maintenance Programs.
- Experience leading engineering teams and developing technical talent.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ADA, and local building code requirements.
- Experience managing capital projects and engineering budgets.
- Experience with CMMS/work order management software and preventative maintenance systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
- Willingness to travel regularly between assigned hotel properties.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing engineering operations for multiple hotels preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee engineering operations for multiple hotels while maintaining direct responsibility for your assigned home property.
- Ensure all hotels maintain safe, reliable, and efficient building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, elevators, fire/life safety systems, and building infrastructure.
- Partner with General Managers and Regional Operations Leaders to establish engineering priorities and operational goals.
- Provide engineering support during hotel acquisitions, renovations, transitions, and new property openings.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative maintenance programs across the region.
- Monitor work order completion, preventative maintenance compliance, and engineering performance metrics.
- Conduct quarterly engineering inspections, work order audits, and property assessments while documenting findings and action plans.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and extend asset life.
- Collaborate with Corporate Engineering on capital improvements, renovations, ADA compliance projects, and building upgrades.
- Manage project timelines, contractor coordination, and engineering budgets.
- Support implementation of new engineering technologies and building automation systems.
- Identify and implement energy conservation initiatives involving HVAC systems, lighting, water usage, and utility management.
- Coach, mentor, and develop Chief Engineers and engineering associates across the region.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and ongoing training initiatives.
- Establish standardized engineering procedures and best practices.
- Promote a culture focused on safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and exceptional service.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, brand standards, life safety requirements, and local building regulations.
- Oversee fire and life safety inspections, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Maintain engineering documentation, certifications, and maintenance records.
- Assist hotels with complex repairs involving HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and building infrastructure.
- Provide temporary engineering leadership for hotels experiencing staffing shortages or leadership transitions.
- Support additional engineering projects and regional initiatives assigned by Corporate Engineering leadership.
Benefits
- Growth and development opportunities and access to learning resources
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Hotel travel discounts
- Career advancement opportunities
- Associate recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
