Chief Engineer

CoralTree Hospitality•St Louis, MO

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer is responsible for managing the maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems throughout the hotel and overseeing the Engineering department. This role involves establishing and maintaining preventative maintenance programs for all equipment, systems, guestrooms, and public areas. The Chief Engineer will lead effective safety programs, coordinate and implement capital MEP improvement projects, and manage outside contracts. Responsibilities include managing the workflow of repairs, maintenance, mechanical tasks, FF&E, and Life Safety Systems through preventive and corrective maintenance systems. The position requires the development, implementation, and training schedule for extensive Engineering Manuals, covering policies, procedures, equipment operations, guest requests, life safety, and utility shut-offs. Leadership, mentoring, training, career development, and annual evaluations for all Associates within the Division are key aspects of this role. Additionally, it involves distributing and following up on work orders. This position demands multitasking, flexibility, adaptability, a strong sense of responsibility and accountability, excellent interpersonal skills, and good judgment.

Requirements

Ability to motivate and lead staff to achieve a common goal.
Ability to maintain hotel standards, policies, and procedures with team members.
Ability to promote positive work relationships with other departments and associates.
Ability to compute mathematical calculations.
Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
Ability to organize, direct, plan, and control all engineering activities.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems in a timely manner.
Ability to effectively maintain all equipment so less than 20% of all engineering personnel time is spent on reactive maintenance.
Strong communication skills - both oral and written.
Maintain accurate budget and forecast files.
Good organization & time management skills.
Extensive working knowledge of building systems to include but not limited to; HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, roofs, building finishes, mechanical operations, energy management, and Preventative Maintenance Programs.
Proven track record in managing an efficient work force focusing on preventative maintenance of the asset's public areas, guestrooms, and physical plant.
Experience in organizing, implementing, and maintaining a preventative maintenance tracking system and work order system.
Experience in coordinating and managing hospitality capital improvement projects, i.e. public areas and guestrooms renovations, FF&E repair and reupholstering, FF&E procurement, site and building maintenance and upgrades.
Proven ability to take charge and work with minimum supervision.
Enjoys challenges and situations where solutions are not obvious.
Able to make decisions in a high-stress environment.
Engineering Degree or Technical Degree equivalent.
Minimum five years' experience in the facilities management of hospitality-related properties.
Active involvement in college-level business or technical courses.
Certified in (at least 3) hotel engineering/maintenance positions.
Knowledge of all technical aspects of engineering/maintenance (i.e., mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC).
Strong PC skills with an emphasis on Excel.

Responsibilities

Leading daily line-ups to ensure the Magnolia Hotel STL Service Values are known and energized by all staff members.
Participating in weekly/monthly departmental meetings.
Supporting the Perfect Room Program (PRP), leading problem-solving team meetings, managing Good Idea Boards, and striving for continuous improvement.
Maintaining guest rooms and public areas utilizing the preventive maintenance program.
Conserving energy by maintaining the utility management program.
Overseeing maintenance of plumbing systems, grounds and landscaping, swimming pool water features, the Central Plant, HVAC systems, Kitchen facilities, refrigeration systems, laundry facilities, electrical systems, and sewage systems.
Coordinating carpentry projects and controlling all painting and decorating projects.
Attending necessary meetings and functions in the absence of the Director/Assistant Director of Engineering.
Maintaining knowledge of hotel features/services, hours of operation, daily house count, and expected arrivals/departures to schedule work orders around critical times.
Reviewing daily HotSOS work orders prior to the shift starting and discussing opportunities with the D.O.E. before delegating work assignments.
Promoting an open-door policy among team members.
Identifying and resolving performance problems not in line with Terranea standards.
Consistently applying Terranea Resort standards/procedures in evaluation and discipline of team members.
Administering fair employee performance appraisals in a timely manner.
Ensuring quality service, meeting/exceeding financial goals, short- and long-term planning, and day-to-day operations.
Developing, implementing, and directing all emergency programs.
Managing the key control system and recycling program.
Inspecting and maintaining all building systems and life-safety systems to ensure minimum down-time, expense, and guest discomfort.
Achieving objectives through direction and delegation.
Ensuring employees maintain safe conditions and procedures in work areas.
Setting department standards for image, appearance, and grooming.
Representing the company and profession to outside organizations.
Returning business telephone calls the same day.
Maintaining a productive weekly work schedule and managing payroll to achieve forecast.
Managing the purchasing, inventory, and price value relationship of all parts and tools.
Practicing emergency procedures in compliance with hotel/company standards.
Reacting and assisting in hotel emergency situations as needed.
Ensuring the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties with potential risk to health or safety, including back support belts, protective gloves, eye protection, breathing protection, hearing protection, lock-out/tag-out protection, and any other necessary equipment.
Conducting regular training and refresher training on the use and care of required PPE equipment as required by law.
Reporting defective, damaged, or lost PPE to the Manager.