Engineering Manager

Hyatt Hotels Corp.•New Orleans, LA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Engineering team as the Engineering Manager at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. This onâsite role focuses on the hotel's engineering operations, ensuring optimal maintenance, safety compliance, and guest satisfaction through efficient management of facilities and technical teams dayâtoâday reliability of hotel systems. You'll support one property and be part of a collaborative team at a company recognized on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For (12 years), People Magazine's 100 Companies That Care, and as one of New Orleans' Best Places to Work for the past decade. If you're a customerâserviceâminded problem solver eager to learn, we'd love to meet you. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, The Engineering Manager is responsible for the oversight of the operation of the hotel, consisting of 1,193 rooms and 200,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. This individual must possess strong trouble-shooting skills in all areas of maintenance in guest rooms, meeting space, and front of the house areas, as well as back of house areas including kitchen, laundry, electrical, mechanical and HVAC systems, using a windows based computer system. Ability to read blue prints and schematics is also required. A minimum of 5-years building maintenance experience is required, with hotel experience preferred. A strong working knowledge of all major building systems, including life-safety systems, is required for this position. Good communication skills are necessary. Additionally, this position requires strong leadership skills, and a willingness to work different shifts as the demands of business dictates.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years engineering supervisory/management experience in a mid to large size hotel (minimum 700 rooms)
College degree from accredited university
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
Service oriented style with professional presentation and communication skills
A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment.
Refined verbal communication skills
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holiday
Proficient in basic computer skills as well as hotel systems (such as Opera, Hotsos, Rex, etc.

Responsibilities

Oversees the maintenance and repair of all property assets to ensure they are in proper working order for guest
Leads a team of engineers, technicians, and contractors to address any problems with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or other systems.
Collaborates with other departments (such as housekeeping, food and beverage, and front desk) to prioritize maintenance needs and minimize interruptions to guest comfort.
Develops and implements preventative maintenance programs to extend the lifespan of equipment and reduce operating costs.
Manages budgets and procurement processes to acquire necessary supplies and services within approved spending limits.
Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and health regulations by maintaining accurate records and conducting regular audits.
Communicates effectively with guests and staff about maintenance issues, progress on repairs, and any necessary precautions or inconveniences.
Stays up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies and adapts standard practices and procedures to improve efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Benefits

Career Growth and Advancement - Hyatt believes strongly in promoting from within. We offer training, skills development & career mobility, providing opportunities for advancement at every level
Affordable Benefits after 30 days - full-time colleagues are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, STD
Referral Bonuses up to $500.00 - for bringing new members to our team
Free and Discounted Room Nights at Hyatt Hotels around the world
Paid Time Off -Holiday pay, new child leave and personal days
Healthcare FSA - saves you money for medical expenses
Financial Perks - 401(k) w/ company match & discounted employee stock purchase plan
Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 emotional support, legal guidance, personal & financial resources
Discounts at various retailers - at Headspace, Apple, AT&T, Verizon and More

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