Chief Engineer

DKN HOTEL GROUP•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure of the hotel, including all mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems. This role involves informing management about the building's condition, managing maintenance projects, overseeing the salt water pool, implementing energy and preventative maintenance programs, and training other departments on equipment usage. The Chief Engineer also coordinates with other departments, supervises engineering associates, manages work schedules, addresses guest feedback, acts as the safety coordinator, ensures compliance with safety regulations, recommends capital expenditures, manages expenses within budget, and ensures quality assurance for maintenance work. The position also involves maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Engineer in a hotel, hospital, or building, including two years in a supervisory capacity.
Must have brand experience at properties of similar size and quality.
Must have a thorough knowledge of all types of mechanical equipment such as chillers, boilers, water softeners, and refrigeration equipment.
Must have extensive working knowledge of building systems to include but not limited to; HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, painting and carpentry.
Must have excellent supervisory and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

Conducting walk-throughs and visually assessing the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment.
Informing the General Manager and hotel department heads on a regular basis regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure, related systems and equipment offering prudent, cost effective proposals for maintaining these systems.
Ensuring all projects, including, but not limited to, routine maintenance, repairs, replacement and renovation projects, are completed on time and according to specifications.
Testing the salt water pool for chemical balance and operational condition.
Maintaining effective Energy Management and Preventative Maintenance programs and conducting special training for other operating departments on the safe and efficient use of equipment and energy in the hotel.
Working closely with other departments to ensure coordination of activities.
Supervising Engineering associates including hiring, training, evaluations, development and disciplining.
Preparing and adjusting weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecasts.
Reviewing guest comments and ensuring that problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner.
Responding to guest requests in a timely, professional and friendly manner to help ensure that we are meeting or exceeding guest expectations.
Acting as the safety coordinator for the entire hotel including ensuring that all emergency equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per standards.
Maintaining a safe and working environment throughout the hotel for all associates, enforcing safety guidelines and building awareness about safety.
Ensuring compliance with OSHA, Fire & Safety Laws.
Recommending capital expenditures and acquiring bids as appropriate.
Managing expenses within approved budget guidelines.
Assessing critical repairs and facilitating an immediate and cost effective response.
Implementing and managing procedures and practices that ensure quality assurance for work performed by hotel maintenance teams.
Ensuring that there is an adequate inventory of parts, supplies, tools and materials available through effective ordering.
Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.
Lead the HAFH Experience Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.