Chief Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

An amazing, desert landscaped resort located adjacent to an 18-hole golf course, Westgate Painted Mountain Golf Resort offers you the perfect opportunity to enjoy the sun and magnificent views of the surrounding Sonoran Desert in Mesa, the third-largest city in Arizona. As a member of the Westgate Painted Mountain team, you will help create remarkable guest experiences at our amazing resort. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company.

Job Description

As the Chief Engineer at Westgate Resorts, you will be on the front lines keeping the resort running seamlessly. You will lead by example and be actively involved in daily engineering and maintenance operations while overseeing the department. From troubleshooting complex systems to setting safety and performance standards, you will be working alongside your team to ensure everything operates at peak efficiency. Collaborating closely with cross-functional leaders, you will drive practical improvements, solve challenges, and play a direct role in delivering exceptional vacation experiences for every guest.

As the Chief Engineer, you will :

• Develop and execute the strategic vision and direction for the Engineering Department, aligning with the resort’s overall objectives.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to the Engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence while ensuring accountability.
• Implement, train, and enforce safety protocols and procedures, ensuring a safe environment for guests and employees.
• Be responsible for the effective scheduling and budgeting of the Engineering Department.
• Manage capital reservations and expenses, P&L reviews, and expense forecasting.
• Oversee the efficient operation and maintenance of the resort’s infrastructure, mechanical systems, and equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Lead the planning and execution of major Capital and Reserve improvement projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to quality standards, budgets, and timelines.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with external vendors, contractors, and regulatory authorities, ensuring contract compliance and effective partnerships.
• Manage the procurement and inventory of all tools and materials purchased and assigned to the Engineering Department.
• Communicate professionally through radios, phones, emails, and verbal interactions.
• Perform maintenance and cleaning tasks as needed.
• Must adhere to all CFI / Westgate Resorts policies and procedures.
• Must always represent Westgate Resorts professionally through appearance, attire, and behavior.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by resort operations leadership.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In addition, the individual must possess and adhere to the following core values :

Qualifications

Additional Information

Why Westgate?

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.