Director of Engineering

Auberge Collection•Washington, CT

23d

About The Position

Join our team as Director of Engineering and become one of the authors of our story. As part of the Auberge family, you will be responsible for overseeing all installation, repair, and upkeep of the hotel's facilities and equipment. Ensuring guest and colleague comfort and safety at all times.

Requirements

Certified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred. Must have proven experience and a solid understanding of plumbing, HVAC, electric, spa and pool utilities, and carpentry.
Ten years’ operating experience in a hotel/residential engineering department (with experience at an Executive Level position preferred)
Must be familiar with the operations and priorities of all other hotel operating departments.
Experience in maintaining state and federal health and safety regulations
Experience in completing administrative tasks, to include, reporting, budgeting, project management, etc.
Must be able to stand for at least 8 hours and be able to lift up, push, and pull at least 50 pounds
Must be available to respond to emergencies and operational needs outside of standard business hours.

Responsibilities

Supervises the performance, operations, and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire life safety, light, power and additional critical systems of the property.
Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Engineering is performing against the annual Budget.
Makes ongoing recommendations for efficiencies, cost savings, and operational improvements.
Understands the impact of the department's operation on the overall property financial goals; educates staff on details as appropriate.
Establishes and implements safety procedures such as life safety manual, business continuity plan, safety, emergency, and standard operating procedures.
Develops an engineering operating strategy that is aligned with the property/brand’s business strategy.
Maintains complete knowledge of the fire system, well water system, septic system, onsite water treatment system, and irrigation system; maintain knowledge of temporary power systems.
Oversees the strategic direction of general projects related to the enhancement of the property including planning, administration, implementation, and evaluation of the financial results of the project.
Implements and monitors an effective and accountable Preventative Maintenance system tailored to the property that achieves proper environmental conditions.
Ensures ongoing preventive maintenance programs are scheduled for equipment, systems, and public areas.
Personally, conducts inspections, troubleshooting, supervision, and repair work for all areas of the property.
Maintain disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, and managing crises.
Respond to all emergency situations.
Monitor and supervise subcontractors when it is not practical for the job to be performed in-house, or as may be requested.
Assess repair needs and estimated time needed for repair (including evaluating problems to determine whether or not professional assistance or further instruction is needed in order to complete task/repair).
Administers service contracts to support property needs.
If/when outsourcing third party vendors is necessary, monitor the functions of service contractors, building repair, and maintenance contractors.
Leads, mentors, and develops the Engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA and environmental standards.
Develops and manages the Engineering department budget, including capital expenditures and long-term asset planning.
Drives sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction programs.
Completes all administrative tasks, to include, reporting, budgeting, project management, etc. in a timely manner.
Research and prepare capital requests for approval and subsequent implementation.
Ensures building and equipment licenses, permits and certifications are current.
Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
Ensure completion of work tickets in a timely manner.
Regularly educate team members on preventive maintenance and equipment use.
Maintain written standards of department performance expectations.
Implement cross training to build skill levels and competency within the department.
Counsel team members on work performance and recommend disciplinary actions as needed.
Schedule, completes various labor reports, makes assignments for work orders, manages department payroll.