Lead Engineer

Remington Hospitality•New Orleans, LA

34d•$25

About The Position

Efficiently and safely operate central HVAC equipment and mechanical equipment using sound engineering practices and specified corporate operating procedures.  Accurately and efficiently repair and maintain food production and related kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, ice machines and refrigeration systems, boilers and plumbing systems and all electrical and natural gas distribution systems.  Trouble-shoot electrical and pneumatic problems and repair them as quickly and economically as possible.  Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on an on-going basis.  Be familiar with and maintain all fire safety equipment operations and implement emergency procedures when required.  Respond to any HVAC calls or room calls as a priority.  Produce accurate logs, charts and preventive maintenance forms.  Provide training to other team members, specifically Engineer II and Engineer III.  Follow direction given in Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and perform work in a safe and efficient manner.  Perform other duties as assigned Train staff in your department

Requirements

Previous hotel engineering experience required, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and general building construction
Vocational training, associate’s degree, certification and/or apprenticeship in one or more area; state certification or licensure where required
Understand and efficiently maintain and operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and boiler systems.
Read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings and technical parts breakdown.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
High work ethic and self-initiative
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite
Regular attendance according to established guidelines
May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property
Must possess basic computational ability
Focus and maintain attention to multiple tasks and priorities, and complete work assignments on time despite frequent interruptions, including in high pressure situations
Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times
Ability to converse calmly with upset associates, superiors and guests in intense emotional situations
Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve issues, and be experienced in decision making
Ability to participate in, and lead departmental and/or hotel team meetings
Understanding and adherence to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents, as well as hotel safety procedure

Responsibilities

Efficiently and safely operate central HVAC equipment and mechanical equipment using sound engineering practices and specified corporate operating procedures.
Accurately and efficiently repair and maintain food production and related kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, ice machines and refrigeration systems, boilers and plumbing systems and all electrical and natural gas distribution systems.
Trouble-shoot electrical and pneumatic problems and repair them as quickly and economically as possible.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on an on-going basis.
Be familiar with and maintain all fire safety equipment operations and implement emergency procedures when required.
Respond to any HVAC calls or room calls as a priority.
Produce accurate logs, charts and preventive maintenance forms.
Provide training to other team members, specifically Engineer II and Engineer III.
Follow direction given in Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and perform work in a safe and efficient manner.
Perform other duties as assigned
Train staff in your department