Chief Engineer

Aloft Nola; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aloft Nola in New Orleans, LA, seeks a seasoned Chief Engineer to oversee all hotel engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and fully functional building systems. Lead the engineering team, manage PM programs, and coordinate with vendors for major repairs and capital projects.

The role requires strong HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety expertise, plus supervisory experience and a focus on guest satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or vocational training in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related fields strongly preferred.
• Certifications such as EPA, CPO, HVAC license, or related credentials preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 4-6 years of hotel, facility, or commercial building maintenance experience.
• Prior supervisory or lead maintenance experience required.
• Strong background in building systems, preventive maintenance, and safety compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all engineering operations, maintenance tasks, and building systems for the property.
• Manage, lead, and schedule engineering staff; provide training and performance feedback.
• Maintain and execute the property's preventive maintenance (PM) program.
• Ensure all equipment, systems, and areas of the hotel are functioning safely and efficiently.
• Respond promptly to guestroom and public area maintenance requests.
• Conduct daily property walks, identify issues, and coordinate necessary repairs.
• Maintain accurate logs, PM records, work orders, and compliance documentation.
• Oversee safety compliance including fire systems, emergency equipment, and life-safety standards.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for major repairs, inspections, and service agreements.
• Monitor inventory levels for parts, tools, and supplies, and manage purchasing needs.
• Support capital project planning and assist with budget management.
• Communicate regularly with Housekeeping, Front Office, and other departments to resolve maintenance needs.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe engineering shop and mechanical areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Boilers

Mechanical

Refrigeration

Life-safety systems

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Problem diagnosis

CMMS

Microsoft Office

On-call rotations

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Technical/vocational training in HVAC/electrical/plumbing

EPA/CPO/HVAC certifications preferred

Tools

CMMS/work order systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bring your personality, energy, and passion for hospitality to Aloft Hotels, proudly managed by HRI Hospitality. The Chief Engineer oversees all engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, ensuring the property is well-maintained, safe, and fully operational. This role manages building systems, preventive maintenance programs, repairs, equipment upkeep, and the engineering team. The Chief Engineer plays a key role in guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety and brand standards.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Job Title: Chief Engineer
• Department: Engineering
• Supervision Exercised: Assistant Chief Engineer, Engineering Supervisors, Maintenance Engineers
• Supervision Received: General Manager

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or vocational training in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related fields strongly preferred.
• Certifications such as EPA, CPO, HVAC license, or related credentials preferred.
• Experience Minimum 4-6 years of hotel, facility, or commercial building maintenance experience.
• Prior supervisory or lead maintenance experience required.
• Strong background in building systems, preventive maintenance, and safety compliance required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boilers, mechanical, refrigeration, and life-safety systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development abilities.
• Ability to diagnose problems, perform repairs, and coordinate larger maintenance projects.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, fire/life safety standards, and building codes.
• Ability to manage inventory, tools, and vendor relationships.
• Proficiency with CMMS/work order systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including on-call rotations, nights, weekends, and emergencies.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all engineering operations, maintenance tasks, and building systems for the property.
• Manage, lead, and schedule engineering staff; provide training and performance feedback.
• Maintain and execute the property's preventive maintenance (PM) program.
• Ensure all equipment, systems, and areas of the hotel are functioning safely and efficiently.
• Respond promptly to guestroom and public area maintenance requests.
• Conduct daily property walks, identify issues, and coordinate necessary repairs.
• Maintain accurate logs, PM records, work orders, and compliance documentation.
• Oversee safety compliance including fire systems, emergency equipment, and life-safety standards.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for major repairs, inspections, and service agreements.
• Monitor inventory levels for parts, tools, and supplies, and manage purchasing needs.
• Support capital project planning and assist with budget management.
• Communicate regularly with Housekeeping, Front Office, and other departments to resolve maintenance needs.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe engineering shop and mechanical areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

HRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.