Assistant Chief Engineer

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Dunes Resort seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to lead maintenance operations, ensuring safe, well‑maintained facilities for guests, members, and colleagues.

You will supervise engineering staff, coordinate preventive maintenance, manage work orders, support capital projects, and assist with budgeting in a hands-on leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Facility Operations in managing daily maintenance operations.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs and capital projects involving resort facilities and infrastructure.
• Coordinate and oversee vendors and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality work.
• Manage CMMS and work order processes; ensure timely completion and documentation.
• Monitor equipment life, analyze maintenance trends, and optimize operational efficiency.
• Assist with budgeting and annual operating/capital plans; track departmental expenses.

Job description

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"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone."

"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone."

Peggy Focheux Duval: Director of Learning & Development, France

The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the Director of Resort Operations and Chief Engineers in overseeing the maintenance, repair, and operation of all resort facilities, including hotel buildings, condo-hotel units and common areas, resort amenities, back-of-house areas, and infrastructure. This position plays a critical leadership role in ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment for guests, members, owners, and colleagues.

The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for supervising engineering colleagues, coordinating preventive maintenance programs, managing work order completion, supporting capital and special projects, and assisting with departmental budgeting and operational planning. This role serves as a hands-on leader who promotes exceptional service, operational excellence, and compliance with all safety, regulatory, and resort standards.

The Assistant Chief Engineer will consistently model and promote the Wild Dunes Resort culture and help position the resort as both the Destination and Employer of Choice.

Essential Functions

Leadership & Department Operations

• Assist the Director of Facility Operations in managing the daily operations of the Engineering Department.
• Supervise, coach, train, and develop Engineering colleagues to ensure high levels of performance, productivity, accountability, and engagement.
• Monitor team attendance, appearance, conduct, and adherence to resort policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Assign, prioritize, and inspect work to ensure quality, efficiency, and timely completion.
• Serve as the department leader in the absence of the Director of Facility Operations.
• Participate in weekly operational, property management, and leadership meetings as required.

Maintenance & Facilities Management

• Assist the Director of Facility Operations in managing daily maintenance operations, preventive maintenance programs, and capital projects involving resort facilities, condo-hotel operations, amenities, infrastructure, and equipment.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and operation of building systems, including:
• Electrical systems
• Mechanical equipment
• Life safety systems
• Pools and water features
• Carpentry and general building maintenance
• Perform and verify completion of preventive maintenance programs designed to maximize equipment life and minimize operational disruptions.
• Conduct regular inspections of hotel facilities, condo-hotel units and common areas, amenities, guest areas, and back-of-house spaces to identify maintenance needs, operational deficiencies, and safety concerns.
• Coordinate and oversee vendors and contractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with resort standards.
• Support renovation projects, capital improvements, and long-term maintenance planning initiatives.
• Manage and monitor the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and work order process.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are accurately documented and work orders are completed and closed in a timely manner.
• Analyze maintenance trends, recurring issues, and equipment failures to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain inventory controls for tools, equipment, parts, and supplies.
• Assist with procurement activities and maintain inventory levels that support resort operations.
• Assist in the preparation and management of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor departmental expenses and identify opportunities