Chief Engineer

HEI Hotels & Resorts•The Woodlands, TX

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer supervises preventive maintenance and repairs for the property and its equipment, monitors life safety systems and utilities, and administers the engineering department in compliance with corporate and franchise standards and applicable codes and regulations. The role protects the resort’s assets, guests, and associates and manages engineering-related capital projects. It is a working Chief Engineer position responsible for maintaining and repairing hotel mechanical and electrical systems and equipment, as well as the physical plant, furniture, fixtures and equipment, grounds, and swimming pool.

Requirements

Vocational schooling, military training, certification, and/or experience in building-related trades in at least one of these areas: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience at a comparable location.
Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, business plans, repairs and maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
Skill in several trades or areas, such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping.
Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff, set priorities, plan, organize, delegate, and achieve goals.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to different audiences.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and provide strong leadership throughout the hotel.
Basic understanding of elementary accounting procedures and PC operation; working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and internet use.
Ability to perform frequent walking, climbing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, smiling, and writing, and at times work in cramped, noisy locations and extreme hot or cold temperatures, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to comply with attendance rules and be regularly available for work.

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee preventive maintenance and repairs for property systems and equipment, including guestrooms, public spaces, grounds, landscaping, and the building envelope.
Monitor life safety systems and utilities and serve as the property expert on life safety matters; train managers in related areas.
Manage engineering-related capital projects and maintain records supporting repair and maintenance budgets, preventive maintenance programs, capital budgets, projects, life safety systems, and inspections.
Administer the department in compliance with corporate and franchise standards and local, state, and national codes and regulations.
Manage engineering department accounting procedures and operate within budget while maintaining necessary supplies and materials.
Interview, supervise, train, evaluate, assign tasks to, and follow up with engineering staff to support productivity.
Maintain engineering spaces in a safe, clean, organized, and energy-efficient manner.
Tour the hotel complex daily and identify items requiring action by engineering, housekeeping, or other departments.
Understand and address brand standards, brand-related issues, and guest and problem-tracking procedures.
Stay current on technology advances that may improve operations.
Follow attendance requirements and maintain regular availability for work.
Perform other duties as assigned.