Chief Engineer ("Director De Ingenieria")

Azul Hospitality•Dallas, TX

42d•Onsite

About The Position

To manage the operation and administration of the Engineering Department to ensure all hotel structures, furnishings, and equipment are optimally functional and aesthetically pleasing. This role involves overseeing maintenance operations, implementing policies, managing budgets, and ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property through inspections and preventive maintenance programs. The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall management of various systems including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, chillers, cooling towers, and more. They also manage inventory, purchasing, and staff scheduling, and play a key role in the hiring and training of new staff members. Additionally, this position oversees the Safety Program for the resort, including emergency evacuation plans and fire safety systems, and ensures compliance with government and regulatory laws such as OSHA and EPA.

Requirements

Minimum two years post High School education, preferably in related area of studies, or equivalent work experience.
English fluency required.
Three to five years of Management experience required.
Three to five of Engineering/Maintenance experience required, preferably within the hospitality industry.
Ability to provide and maintain a valid drivers license as the position may require the operation of motorized and electric vehicles.
Must be able to travel on occasion, as needed.
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace.
Requires good communication skills, verbal, written and electronic.
Considerable knowledge of complex mathematical calculations and computer programs.
Must have excellent leadership capability and customer relations skills.
Must be detail oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills.
Must possess intermediate computer skills.
Knowledge of computer programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required.
Ability to analyze, foresee user needs, and makes judgments to ensure proper tools are provided at property level.
Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.
Knowledgeable about basic function of Windows OS, MS Office, PMS, PBX, Key system and POS.
Self-driven and able to work independently.
Exceptionally strong in issue resolution and proven analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, forecast data, and make judgments to ensure proper payroll and production control.
Ability to supervise large staff and accomplish goals on a timely basis.
Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations, including, but not limited to the following statutes and their state and local analogues (where applicable): Title VII, ADEA, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, FMLA, and NLRA.
Must be able to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, and design plans of all trades.

Nice To Haves

CPR certification and/or First Aid training preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Maintenance operations for the hotel.
Implement policies and procedures for the Maintenance Department, including compliance of all company standards relating to quality of products and services.
Prepare annual budget; monitors achievement of budget and takes corrective steps as appropriate.
Performs work within departmental expense plans.
Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property through inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
Develop, coordinate, and monitor all guest rooms, public spaces, equipment, and PM programs to ensure the reliability, safety, and comfort of all staff and guests.
Participate in public area walk-through with management to ensure guest rooms, public area and heart of the house areas are well maintained and preventative maintenance processes are in place.
Responsible for overall management of Preventative Maintenance Program, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatments, pneumatics, control systems, water systems, boilers, refrigeration, compressors, etc.
Manage inventory, purchasing, disbursement, and cost control of all supplies.
Determine appropriate staffing levels for forecasted business and schedules staff members accordingly.
Review work schedules and estimate staff members hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
Perform daily audits to ensure quality standards are consistently met.
Inspect projects, rooms, public space, and back-of-the house areas continually.
Interpret specifications, job orders, and company policies to staff members and enforces safety regulations.
Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules, recommends measures to improve production.
Work closely with the General Manager and department managers to ensure coordination of activities.
Meet with architects to discuss design plans, contact contractors to submit bids for new construction, and meet with construction supervisors to discuss different phases of work.
Oversee the Safety Program for the resort with the support of the Staff Services Department.
Implement emergency evacuation floor plans in departments, and fire, life, safety detection/alarm device testing program.
Responsible for the proper training of the associates on safety, OSHA, EPA, HASMAT, Asbestos awareness, Blood-borne pathogens, Right to Know law and ADA law.
Participate in the hiring process of new staff members.
Assist with the preparation of Staff Member Transaction Forms, performance appraisals, and any Staff Service forms as appropriate.
Recruit and select qualified candidates, provide staff members with the orientation and training needed to understand expectations and perform job responsibilities.
Communicate performance expectations and provide staff members with on-going feedback.
Provide staff members with coaching and counseling as needed to achieve performance objectives and their fullest potential.
Be familiar with all company policies and benefits.
Practice safe work habits and ensure safe work practices to avoid injury to self and others.
Ensures facility compliance with government and other regulatory laws and guidelines such as OSHA and Cal-OSHA.
Assist with any guest inquiry.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by the General Manager.