Chief Engineer

TPG Hotels & Resorts; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off, Vacation and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Hotel discounts

Job summary

TPG Hotels & Resorts seeks a Chief Engineer in Wilmington, NC to oversee maintenance of all hotel systems, ensure safety, and manage a maintenance team to keep the property in top condition.

You will plan preventive maintenance, manage budgets, coordinate renovations, ensure regulatory compliance, and respond promptly to guest maintenance requests, delivering reliable service and an outstanding guest experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, codes, and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Budgeting and cost control expertise.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when needed

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a preventive maintenance program for all hotel systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural elements.
• Recruit, train, and supervise a team of maintenance staff.
• Budget development and cost control for the maintenance department.
• Oversee safety inspections, audits, and compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate renovations and projects with architects, contractors, and suppliers.
• Respond to guest maintenance requests promptly to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Maintenance management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field

Job description

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall maintenance and efficient operation of all building systems in a hotel including its mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. This role ensures that the hotel's facilities are in good working condition, safe for guests and staff, and compliant with local regulations. This includes managing a team of maintenance personnel, overseeing repairs and renovations, and ensuring that the property is compliant with all safety and regulatory standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintenance Management:
• Plan and execute a preventive maintenance program for all hotel systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural elements.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and prioritize repairs.
• Ensure that maintenance tasks are completed promptly and efficiently.
• Recruit, train, and supervise a team of maintenance staff.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to maintenance personnel.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members.
• Budget Management:
• Help in the development of and manage the maintenance department's budget.
• Control costs by optimizing maintenance processes and negotiating contracts with vendors and
• Safety and Compliance:
• Ensure that the hotel complies with all safety codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Oversee regular safety inspections and audits.
• Implement emergency response plans and procedures.
• Renovations and Projects:
• Coordinate and oversee renovation projects within the hotel.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and suppliers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, required inspections, equipment manuals, and warranties.
• Generate reports on maintenance and repair expenses for management.
• Guest Satisfaction:
• Ensure that maintenance issues reported by guests are resolved promptly and effectively.
• Implement a guest-focused approach to maintenance to enhance the guest experience.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, codes, and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Budgeting and cost control expertise.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when needed

Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

Physical work is a primary part of many of our hotel and resort jobs. Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and lifting to 50 lbs. Some work is performed in an interior hotel environment with equipment and machines.

Benefits for Full-Time employees may include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
• Disability Insurances
• Supplemental Life Insurances
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• AMAZING HOTEL DISCOUNTS to any property in the TPG portfolio and MUCH MORE!

*Benefits vary by location*

Part-Time Benefits Also Available!

EEO/VET/DISABLED

Equal Opportunity Employer
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