Chief Engineer - El Paso Downtown Doubletree by Hilton

Chief Engineer

Position Summary : The Chief Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of the entire hotel facility, including equipment, tools and facilities to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel. This includes oversight of construction, maintenance or repair activities in carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical, air conditioning / heating and landscaping areas. Manage duties and functions as it relates to decision making, organizing, planning, controlling, communicating and directing the Engineering department.

Core Responsibilities :

• Meet all operational standards related to the Engineering Department.
• Conduct walk-throughs and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the hotel structure, systems and equipment.
• Establish and maintain Rooms and Public Area Preventive Maintenance Program and consistently keep updated records.
• Act in concert with hotel management team and property General Manager.
• Hire, train, supervise, coach and counsel associates, including managers.
• Ensure grounds are maintained to create superior curb appeal.
• Implement hotel's safety and emergency policies and procedures (ie evacuations, first aid, etc) to including removing all safety hazards, following company's OSHA Hazcom program and safe lifting techniques.
• Provide adequate inventory of parts, supplies, tools and materials for the department. Establish and maintain an efficient inventory and purchasing system.
• Maintain current permits and licenses for building and physical plant.
• Work and coordinate all activities, as needed, with 3rd party vendors, particularly those needed for physical plant and maintenance functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including those needed to participate in overall leadership of the hotel.