Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

Driftwood Hospitality Management's company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

Job Summary

The Chief Engineer directs all aspects of engineering operations including emergency programs, energy management, asset protection, preventive maintenance and repairs to equipment, structures, and grounds. Directs the Engineering staff, accounting / budgeting, asset protection, inventory control and human resources. The Chief Engineer directs all operations in alignment with the direction of the General Manager, Company, brand standards and local, state, and national regulations. Responsible for quality service, meeting / exceeding financial goals, short- and long-term planning and day-to-day operations. Recommends the Engineering budget, business plan, capital expenditures and manages within approved plans and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

Applies broad business knowledge and balances both a short- and long-term perspective to generate strategies while leading the organization to achieve them.

• Direct all facets of Engineering. Keep abreast of brand standards and the competition's products and strengths to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality.
• Use business / management knowledge, applications in the industry, and experiences to provide leadership, both internally and externally, to assist the General Manager in positioning the hotel as a market leader.
• Be a coach with a positive attitude daily. Implement, manage, and comply with Company policies, practices, and programs.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and local, state, and national regulations.
• Ensure optimal levels of quality service and hospitality are provided to guests.
• Walk the property daily to identify issues and to speak with and listen to associates.
• Ensure preventative maintenance programs are in place to protect assets and maintenance related problems are promptly and properly addressed.
• Inspect and evaluate the condition of the Engineering areas, equipment, and inventories.
• Investigate, analyze, and report on all incidents and accidents.
• In conjunction with the General Manager, coordinate activities and liaise with local and federal law enforcement agencies, fire companies and insurance agencies to resolve problems and ensure a safe environment for guests and associates.
• Generates costs comparison and solicits bid / proposals as needed.
• Submit recommendations for changes and improvements to the General Manager.
• Work collaboratively with the Corporate Office to ensure Company assets are accurately tracked.
• Direct all emergency programs including equipment maintenance and inspections, staff training, practice drills, accurate recordkeeping and compliance with all policies, procedures, codes, and regulations.
• Direct and promote an accident prevention program to minimize liabilities and related expenses. Ensure appropriate sanitary, safety, security and emergency procedures are in place, followed and comply with policies, standards, and regulations. Ensure the staff is proficient in sanitary, safety, security, and emergency procedures.
• Notify the General Manager of any potential liability and propose proper course of action to prevent the hotel from incurring any such liability. Make recommendations to the General Manager on additional safeguards as appropriate. Practice safe work habits.
• Ensure associates are properly trained in the use and maintenance of Company assets.
• Communicates with hotel department heads to become aware of maintenance needs and ensures timely response to internal requests.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff. Assigns and instructs all direct reports in details of work. Observes performance and encourages improvement. Monitors hotel traffic and makes staffing adjustments accordingly. Supervises and reviews costs and inventory.
• Conducts disciplinary action as required for those directly supervising.
• Conduct 90 day and annual performance evaluations for the engineering staff.

Guest Satisfaction

Leadership

Applies broad business knowledge and balances both a short- and long-term perspective to generate strategies while leading the organization to achieve them.

Building Relationships

Eliminates insular thinking by fostering a positive climate for work relationships and teams committed to achieving organizational goals and initiatives. In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the requirements of the hotel.

Generating Talent

Proactively identifies and develops talent within the organization.

Organizational Learner

Actively pursues learning and self-development to enhance personal, professional, and business growth; shares learning; demonstrates depth of knowledge in technical or specialized