Engineering-Chief Engineer (Full-Time)

Halekulani Hotel•Honolulu, HI

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer manages the Engineering department and the maintenance and repair of the hotel’s physical plant, equipment, furnishings, and grounds. The role ensures safe and efficient operations that support guest and employee comfort, quality standards, security, and asset protection. The Chief Engineer prepares and manages the departmental budget, capital expenditure projects, preventive maintenance, and energy conservation programs, ensures compliance with brand standards and governmental regulations, and leads responses to facility-related issues. The role oversees the operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems and hotel areas; establishes preventive maintenance programs; manages permits, safety procedures, and departmental standards; and responds to emergencies. It also leads engineering staff, including hiring, performance management, training, scheduling, employee relations, and career development. The position reports directly to the Director of Operations and indirectly to the Director of Facilities Management & Asset Enhancement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.
Associate degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
Five years of general maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel, residential condominium, or commercial building.
Two years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may meet the minimum qualifications.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Demonstrated facilities management experience and knowledge of plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, life safety, pool utility, and carpentry systems, including equipment critical to building operations.
Knowledge of fire, water, temporary power, septic, onsite water treatment, and irrigation systems; chillers, cooling towers, pneumatic and control systems, water systems, boilers, refrigerators, and compressors.
Working knowledge of applicable plumbing, electrical, national and local fire codes, and State of Hawaii mechanical codes.
Working knowledge of water treatment programs, blueprints, plumbing and wiring schematics, power and hand tools, and meters.
Ability to troubleshoot problems and implement alternative solutions during emergencies.
Ability to instruct and direct staff in equipment operation, maintenance, and repair.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Working knowledge of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Ability to learn and use accounting and Human Resources programs, including On-Track, Adaco, and Dayforce, and maintenance-related software, including KeyWatcher, Saflok, and Alerton.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Certification in electrical, mechanical engineering, or other trades.

Responsibilities

Oversee safe, efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, water treatment, fire and life safety, electrical, mechanical, lighting, power, locks, and carpentry systems.
Maintain front-of-house and back-of-house areas, including public spaces, restaurants, kitchens, meeting rooms, and the fitness center.
Inspect and troubleshoot critical building systems and supervise repairs.
Recommend or arrange painting, repairs, renovations, and furnishing replacements.
Respond to emergencies, identify potential facility problems, develop response plans, and manage crises.
Establish and maintain preventive maintenance programs for building equipment and guestrooms.
Adjust work priorities and schedules to meet work-order demands and guest needs.
Ensure building and equipment licenses, permits, and certifications remain current.
Develop and implement the life safety manual, business continuity plan, and safety and emergency procedures.
Establish and maintain written departmental standard operating procedures and performance expectations.
Participate in the hotel’s Safety Committee and ensure timely follow-up on corrective actions.
Make hiring decisions and manage staff performance, employee relations, discipline, workplace safety compliance, engagement, career development, and succession planning.
Conduct daily maintenance team lineups to communicate priorities and updates.
Train engineering staff on governmental and safety requirements, quality standards, and service expectations.
Ensure staff have the tools, equipment, and authority needed to perform their responsibilities and maintain safe, sanitary, organized work areas.
Prepare and adjust weekly schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecasts.
Authorize staff requests for vacation, sick leave, holidays, leaves of absence, schedule changes, and overtime.
Manage departmental payroll, labor reporting, project administration, and other administrative tasks.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.