Chief Engineer

Company: Atrium Hospitality
Location: Fort Smith
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

The primary purpose of the Chief Engineer is to ensure guests have an excellent experience through managing the engineering department and supervising maintenance operations while exhibiting leadership, integrity, initiative, composure, decision making skills, flexibility and adaptability in relation to business needs and crisis. Work Performed: The Chief Engineer will be tasked with the following duties, responsibilities, and assignments: L ead , develop , and train a diverse and effective team in accordance with Atrium Core Values; Manage engineering associates by ensuring they understand employment practices, recommending employment decisions and corrective action, supporting performance management, and implementing discipline ; Maintain an adequate inventory of parts and supplies; Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in mechanical and electrical systems and other equipment throughout the hotel; Participate in the development of the engineering and Capital budget,---which at times involves---strategic agility and sound planning capability; Creat e work schedules while managing and measuring department al needs and productivity; Oversee preventative maintenance assignments---and the execution of Capital projects in partnership with the Atrium c apital team; Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Lock Out/Tag Out procedures---and all relevant Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards; Track guest room requests for servicing and ensuring completion; Serve as the head of the property's loss prevention and risk management programs , m anaging the hotel loss prevention committees and ensuring all life safety systems are code compliant with the brand and the authority having jurisdiction (i.e. Fire Marshall, Building Inspector, etc. ); Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, including reporting accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to management ; and Any and all other work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position Qualifications: Required Prior Experience: 5+ years of engineering experience to include mechanical, electrical and plumbing Prior supervisory/leadership experience Prior responsibility for a department budget with a fundamental understanding of a P&L statement, labor costs and other R&M expenses-- Experience in managing utilities and energy systems Understanding of capital planning and replacement cycles Experience with NFPA fire code and life safety systems, controls Preferred Prior Experience: Experience working with industrial laundry and kitchen equipment. Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in related field Preferred Licenses/ Certification: Certifications in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC Required Technology: Knowledge of computer equipment, basic telephony and IT background. Ability to use web-based applications for ordering, scheduling, CMMS systems experience. Preferred Technology: Workday-- Physical: Lifting up to 50lbs occasionally Lifting up to 15lbs regularly, standing, bending, pushing and/or pulling.-- Ability to navigate the property for up to four (4) hours within a shift Other: Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. good communication and writing skills Interpersonal Skills (17) DECISION QUALITY Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions. (51) PROBLEM SOLVING Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; problems all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers. (43) PERSEVERANCE Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Atrium Hospitality offers competitive benefits packages; 401k;tuition reimbursement; commissions for referred and booked hotel business; as well as discounted rates at any of our hotels for associates, their immediate family members and friends.Our associates and leaders are driven everyday to make Atrium Hospitality a great place to work and grow.Come grow with us! Atrium Hospitality is now one of the largest hotel management companies in the United States and we're still growing. As a result of our growth, we are always looking for great talent to join our organization. As owners and managers, we are responsible for the positive experiences of our guests and associates, and we strive to bring to life a culture that promotes the five simple values that drive our business: Perseverance: We will be better today than we were yesterday. Respect: We treat others the way we would like to be treated. Inclusion: We are committed to the equitable treatment of all associates as well as equal access to opportunities and resources for all, at every level of the organization. Service:We deliver the best guest experience possible. We are a home away from home for our guests, and we are charged with making them feel safe and welcome. Teamwork:Our associates are our family, and we provide them the resources and support needed to produce the best work environment possible. In addition to our core values, we believe that being a responsible community partner is a defining characteristic of the Atrium Hospitality culture, including supporting a range of civic and community activities.We pride ourselves on four impactful pillars that support our associates, our communities and our future:Wellness, Embracing those with Disabilities, Sustainability, and Education. When a candidate makes the decision to join Atrium Hospitality, they are entrusting the very engaged and invested leaders of this great organization to support, encourage, coach, develop and inspire excellence in them.This leadership responsibility is a critical one, accepted with the pride and gravity it deserves. We recognize that when we do this well, we reap the rewards of a productive and engaged team; it is key to the success of Atrium Hospitality. The voices and opinions of our associates truly matter. We encourage, welcome, expect and act upon their input to help us make decisions that are in the best interest of our teams and the continued growth and sustainability of the organization.

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