Assistant Chief Engineer

Spire Hospitality•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The DoubleTree by Hilton- Nashville Downtown is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to provide excellent guest service while maintaining the full operational functionality of the building. This role involves assisting the Chief Engineer in administering programs related to electrical, mechanical, and general construction, repair, and maintenance of facilities and equipment. The position also includes overseeing the operation of plant utilities such as gas, electric, air conditioning systems, and water. The Assistant Chief Engineer will assign and verify the completion of routine maintenance and operations for the hotel's physical structure, mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems. This role requires visually inspecting work quality and directing staff and outside contractors to meet performance and productivity standards. The Assistant Chief Engineer will act as Chief Engineer in their absence, handling responsibilities such as hiring, counseling, training, and completing special projects. Effective communication with city officials for permits and licenses, coordination with departments for inspections (fire, buildings, Secret Service), and acting as a liaison with vendors for new technology are also key aspects of this position. The role requires regular attendance, adherence to hotel rules and regulations, and the ability to work varying schedules based on business needs.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) necessary to interpret electrical, mechanical, and building systems.
Considerable knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems with the ability to analyze their design intent and performance.
Considerable knowledge of construction and building systems.
Ability to analyze trends in utility consumption reports to predict energy forecasts and set up energy conservation programs.
Ability to write and speak English to comprehend and communicate job functions to engineering staff.
Ability to grasp, lift, and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a minimum of 50 lbs.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, or use a man lift to work at heights up to 30 feet, often reaching above head.
Ability to perform duties in confined spaces and in awkward positions.
Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, walking, and standing for an extended period of time.
Ability to stand, walk, and continuously perform essential job functions for an extended period of time.
Ability to hear a change in pitch of high-speed mechanical equipment.
Visual ability to read manufacturer's instructions, schematics, and blueprints, and to determine wire colors for safe repair and detect emergency situations.
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information, and solve customer concerns.
Ability to instruct subordinates and accomplish goals on a timely basis.
Ability to translate technical information or problems into layman's terms.
Finger and hand dexterity to manipulate switches and buttons, a computer keyboard, and a 10-key calculator.
Engineering degree or equivalent in college education and related experience.
Five to ten years combination in school and hands-on work experience in buildings with complex electrical systems preferred.
Experience in coordinating electrical requirements for conventions and meetings.
Broad, practical experience in the fields of stationary engineering, building maintenance, plumbing, and electrical wiring.
Familiarity with the work and limitations of various crafts, particularly licensed workers employed in building maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Additional language ability preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Chief Engineer in administering programs involving electrical, mechanical, and general construction, repair, and maintenance of existing facilities and equipment.
Oversee the operation of plant utilities (i.e., gas, electric, air conditioning systems, and water).
Assign and verify completion of routine maintenance and operation of the physical structure of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, and any other related equipment.
Visually inspect the quality of work and direct staff and outside contractors in tasks according to performance and productivity standards.
Act as Chief Engineer in his/her absence, including hiring, counseling, and training.
Take on the responsibility of completing any special projects that were the responsibility of the Chief Engineer.
Communicate effectively with city officials to ensure proper maintenance of permits and licenses.
Coordinate inspections of the building with the fire department to ensure all public assembly permits are maintained yearly.
Coordinate inspections of all elevators and escalators with the Buildings department.
Coordinate and search building with Secret Service and other officials to ensure safety of diplomats and hotel guests.
Act as a liaison between the hotel and vendors to review the latest in hotel technology and products.
Assume responsibilities of supervisors in their absence.
Negotiate contracts between the hotel and outside contractors.
Assist the Chief Engineer in the establishment and control of the annual budget.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Department Head.