CHIEF ENGINEER

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78216, San Antonio, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Professional Services • Travel • Consulting • Hospitality
The Role
Oversee hotel building safety and maintenance; supervise engineering staff; administer preventative maintenance and work orders; ensure fire and life-safety, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and other systems are repaired and maintained; manage vendors, bids, inventories, and staff hiring/training; perform skilled repairs.
Summary Generated by Built In

Effectively and professionally communicates with co-workers and supervisor.

Follows company policies and procedures.

Ensures all fire and safety inspections are completed and any discrepancies are corrected.

Responsible for the safety of the department and building.

Administers the preventative maintenance program as required, properly completing work orders on time.

Completes training regarding safety, security, department procedures and service guidelines. Conducts training of co-workers and subordinates as required.

Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.

Meets with vendors and suppliers to discuss scope of, and products and materials used in, repair activities.

Obtains pricing and bids, or develops cost estimates as directed.

Supervises and assists engineering staff in maintaining and repairing fire and life safety systems, room equipment, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, kitchen appliances, refrigeration equipment, pool equipment, lighting, laundry equipment and other systems/equipment as directed.

Manages or assists in hiring, firing, training, assisting with career development and performance evaluations for maintenance staff.

Performs skilled repair and maintenance operations using power tools, hand tools, welding equipment, etc.

Monitors tool inventories.

Monitors supplies, places orders with approved vendors as needed.

Maintains working spaces in safe and clean condition.

Note: Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

2 years: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Two years of college or vocational training in electrical or mechanical engineering or plumbing plus six years of work experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services for a hotel or hotels.

Skills Required

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Two years of college or vocational training in electrical or mechanical engineering or plumbing
  • Six years of work experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations, or engineering services for a hotel
  • Experience supervising, hiring, training, and evaluating maintenance staff
  • Ability to maintain and repair fire and life safety systems, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, kitchen and laundry equipment, pool equipment, and related systems
  • Ability to perform skilled repair work using power tools, hand tools, and welding equipment
  • Administer preventative maintenance program and complete work orders on time
  • Conduct and ensure completion of fire and safety inspections and corrective actions
  • Meet with vendors, obtain pricing/bids, and develop cost estimates
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The Company
178 Employees
Year Founded: 1965

What We Do

Texas Western Hospitality Group is a premier hotel management company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. As the management arm of Western International, it specializes in owning, operating, and developing select-service, extended stay, and full-service hotels. The company manages a diverse portfolio of properties under renowned brands including Marriott, Hilton, and IHG, currently operating over 36 hotels across three states with a focus on excellence in hospitality.

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