Lead Hotel Chief Engineer - Luxury, On-Call & Growth

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary hotel room nights

Friend & family discount rates

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Complimentary meals

On-site parking

Job summary

Hyatt Centric Park City is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee the hotel’s interior, exterior, and building systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing and electrical. You will lead the Engineering team, manage daily operations, and direct routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance to ensure safe, efficient hotel operations.

The role includes maintaining maintenance records, supporting OSHA and safety compliance, and assisting with capital projects and equipment replacement planning.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of engineering management experience, preferably in a luxury hotel.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical systems.
• Experience with hotel building systems, soldering, and brazing preferred.
• Universal Refrigeration Certification and CPO certification preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees hotel interior, exterior, and building systems including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing and electrical.
• Leads Engineering team; manages daily operations and preventive maintenance.
• Directs routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Maintains preventive maintenance records and supports OSHA, fire, environmental, and local safety compliance.
• Assists with capital projects and equipment replacement planning.
• Responds to emergencies and coordinates with hotel departments as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Refrigeration certification

CPO certification

Soldering & brazing

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree / bachelor's preferred

Tools

Universal Refrigeration Certification

CPO certification

Soldering & brazing

Job description

Hyatt Centric Park City is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee the hotel’s interior, exterior, and building systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing and electrical. You will lead the Engineering team, manage daily operations, and direct routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance to ensure safe, efficient hotel operations.

The role includes maintaining maintenance records, supporting OSHA and safety compliance, and assisting with capital projects and equipment replacement planning.