Chief Engineer

Westin Hotels & Resorts; Lahaina (HI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Westin Hotels & Resorts in Lahaina, Hawaii seeks a Management-level Engineering & Facilities leader to oversee all engineering and maintenance operations, safety, and energy conservation for the property.

You will manage budgets, capital projects, preventative maintenance and regulatory compliance while guiding the emergency response team and driving a culture of exceptional guest service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years of engineering/maintenance experience.
• 2-year degree in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related field with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Engineering in the absence of the Director of Engineering.
• Manage the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical and life safety systems.
• Maintain and operate equipment for optimum effectiveness, efficiency and safety.

Education

High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in engineering and maintenance or related professional area; HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing tech training

2-year degree in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 2 years experience in engineering and maintenance or related professional area; HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing tech training

Job description

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Available

Job Number: 26132106

Job Category: Engineering & Facilities

Location: 2365 Kaanapali Parkway, Lahaina HI 96761, United States

Schedule: Full Time

Located Remotely?: N

Position Type: Management

Pay Range: $92,000-$122,000 Annually

Bonus Eligible: Y

Job Summary

Manages all engineering/maintenance operations, including maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection. Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation. Responsible for maintaining regulatory requirements. Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues.

Candidate Profile

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 2 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.

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CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Property Operations and Engineering Budgets

• Supervises Engineering in the absence of the Director of Engineering.
• Assists in managing the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical and life safety systems.
• Maintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency and safety.
• Establishes and manages an effective rooms maintenance program.
• Ensures compliance with all Engineering departmental policies, standards and procedures.
• Manages department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Select and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required.
• Recommend or arrange for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.
• Supervises the day to day operations of Engineering.

Maintaining Property Standards

• Maintains accurate logs and records as required.
• Assists in effectively planning, scheduling and evaluating preventative maintenance programs.

Providing Exceptional Customer Service

• Handles guest problems and complaints effectively.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
• Displays leadership in guest hospitality by exemplifying excellent customer service and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

Managing Profitability

• Helps establish priorities for total property maintenance needs.
• Ensures on-going communication occurs in all areas of responsibility to create awareness of business objectives, awareness of expectations and recognition of exemplary performance.

Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.
• Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.
• Strives to improve service performance.
• Provides feedback to employees based on observation of service behaviors.
• Supervises employee's ability to execute departmental and property emergency procedures.
• Reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
• Solicits employee feedback.
• Helps ensure regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards.
• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.