Chief Engineer
About The Position
San Diego Mission Bay Resort is a sprawling 357-room resort, boasting multiple dining options, a beautiful renovated pool, a kids pool, astonishing Bay views, fire pits and so much more. We are excited to welcome a new Chief Engineer to our Mission Bay Family. As Chief Engineer, you will work closely with our Director of Engineering to drive positive change, elevate standards, and make a meaningful impact across our 18-acre resort. You will lead a skilled engineering team while playing an active, hands-on role in maintaining and enhancing the property. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hospitality engineering leader looking to grow their career at a dynamic, resort.
Requirements
- A hands-on leadership style—expect to spend approximately 80% of your time working alongside your team in the field.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills, dedicating about 20% of your time to scheduling, purchasing, work orders, and communication.
- Extensive technical knowledge across HVAC/R, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a genuine passion for creating exceptional guest experiences.
- A minimum of 8 year building maintenance experience.
- Good computer skills.
- Prior experience leading teams in a multi-faceted hotel or resort operation is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a union environment is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute proactive Preventive Maintenance programs while responding efficiently to guest, member, and employee service needs.
- Recruit, train, develop, and motivate a diverse engineering team, including HVAC technicians, plumbers, electricians, painters, and general maintenance professionals.
- Actively support and advance the resort’s Green Initiative, identifying innovative strategies to reduce environmental impact.
- Elevate overall property condition, safety, and guest experience through attention to detail and team collaboration.
- Foster a positive, high-energy work environment that balances professionalism with fun.
Benefits
- Bonus eligible, with a potential annual incentive payout of 0%-33% of base compensation, subject to plan terms and performance criteria.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits Package to include Medical/Dental/Vision
- Supplemental benefits to select from such as Short-term Disability, Life Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance
- 401K Plan with Employer Match
- Cell phone allowance
- Onsite Complimentary Parking
- Free Meals in EDR
- Team Member/Family/Friend hotel and restaurant discounts within Noble House Hotels & Resorts
- Career growth opportunities within Noble House Hotels and Resorts and recognition programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
