Chief Engineer

Hei Hotels Inc.; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Vacation & Holidays

Hotel Discounts

DailyPay

Job summary

Embassy Suites The Woodlands at Hughes Landing, part of HEI Hotels and Resorts, seeks a Chief Engineer to supervise maintenance of the property, life safety systems, and utilities. You will oversee capital projects and ensure compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local codes to protect assets, guests, and associates.

The role requires expertise in building trades, strong leadership, and a focus on safety and efficiency to support hotel operations and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or Carpentry trades knowledge.
• 3+ years hands-on experience at a comparable location.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, budgets, and safety programs.
• Skilled in multiple trades such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, drywalling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping.

Responsibilities

• Understand building systems (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Life Safety, IT).
• Supervise maintenance and repairs of the hotel’s systems and equipment.
• Manage preventive maintenance procedures and PM programs.
• Maintain records supporting Budgets, Capital Projects, and inspections.
• Lead engineering staff; train and assign tasks; ensure productivity.
• Ensure safety and compliance with brand standards and local codes.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Job description

About Us

Embassy Suites The Woodlands at Hughes Landing is just a quick drive to The Woodlands Waterway and all the district has to offer. Situated right on Lake Woodlands, this hotel is the perfect destination for a family getaway. At HEI, we recognize that our enormous success is solely the result of our greatest asset: Our People. Where people work is a choice. Against that choice, our greatest obligation is to ensure day in and day out that our associates have the compensation and benefits they deserve and industry leading tools, training and support that they need to excel. At HEI, simply said, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing us by investing in and making them more valuable. Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $68,000.00 Annually Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Supervise the implementation of all property and equipment preventive maintenance and repairs, monitor life safety systems and utilities and administer the department in compliance with all corporate/franchise standards and local, state, and national codes and regulations to protect assets, guests and associates. Effectively manage engineering related capital projects. Responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of the hotel’s mechanical/electrical systems and equipment, and for the general maintenance and upkeep of the physical plant, FFandE, grounds, swimming pool, etc. as defined by HEI Hotels and Resorts and brand standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• A complete understanding of all building related systems – Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Life Safety, IT, etc.
• A complete understanding of all building related equipment – HVACandR, Kitchen, Laundry, Pool, etc.
• Follows company preventative maintenance procedures and guidelines for guestrooms, equipment, public space, grounds, landscaping, and building envelop, etc.
• Maintains engineering related check book accounting procedures to ensure department operates with-in budgeted guidelines while maintaining required stock of supplies and materials.
• Effectively interview, supervise, train, manage performance, assign tasks and follows-up with engineering staff to ensure maximum productivity.
• Maintains accurate records and filing system to support RandM Budget, PM Programs, Capital Budget, Capital Projects, Life Safety Systems and Inspections, etc.
• Maintains all Engineering Spaces in a safe, clean, organized, energy efficient manner.
• Tours hotel complex daily identifying items requiring engineering, housekeeping or other departmental actions.
• Considered the property expert on all Life Safety related items, trains all managers in these areas.
• Has a firm understanding of all Brands related issues and procedures.
• Has a firm understanding of all Brand related GSS, GSI, AYS, DTS problem tracking procedures and is working to correct them.
• Has a basic understanding of elementary accounting procedures.
• Has a basic understanding of PC operation and a working knowledge of Micro Soft Office Software programs and internet use.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, seen as a strong leader through-out hotel.
• Remains current on related technology advances that would enhance operations.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Vocational schooling, military training, certification and/or experience in building related trades required in 1 or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience at a comparable location.
• All HEI Chief Engineers are working Chief’s.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
• Skilled in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, dry walling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping.

ADA related Physical Demand Section

Frequent walking, climbing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, smiling, writing, at times working in cramped noisy locations susceptible to extreme hot and cold temperatures with or without reasonable accommodation. Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals. Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed.
• Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.
• We also provide pet insurance through the ASPCA.
• Coverage includes Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds.
• Discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Company Culture

Recognizing that our success starts and ends with our associates under our pioneering culture of HEI Loves, we invest in and develop the most passionate and talented people in our industry. We show our “love” to our associates by providing market-leading compensation packages, generous PTO and flex-time initiatives, outstanding career development and advancement opportunities, and job-appropriate assets and resources. We’re always looking for associates who share our passion for hospitality. With a variety of world‑class brands in our portfolio, hotel locations throughout the United States, and an unparalleled suite of tools, technology, and training, we’re able to provide our associates with a truly unique opportunity to grow and build their future. Work today, get paid today! We proudly partner with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.