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AZUL Hospitality · 16 hours ago

Director of Engineering (Director de Ingenieria)

AZUL Hospitality is seeking a Director of Engineering to manage the operation and administration of the Engineering Department. This role ensures that all hotel structures, furnishings, and equipment are optimally functional and aesthetically pleasing, while overseeing maintenance operations and compliance with company standards.

HospitalityProject ManagementTourism

Responsibilities

Oversee the Maintenance operations for the hotel. Implement policies and procedures for the Maintenance Department, including compliance of all company standards relating to quality of products and services
Prepare annual budget; monitors achievement of budget and takes corrective steps as appropriate. Performs work within departmental expense plans
Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property through inspections and preventive maintenance programs
Develop, coordinate, and monitor all guest rooms, public spaces, equipment, and PM programs to ensure the reliability, safety, and comfort of all staff and guests
Participate in public area walk-through with management to ensure guest rooms, public area and heart of the house areas are well maintained and preventative maintenance processes are in place
Responsible for overall management of Preventative Maintenance Program, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatments, pneumatics, control systems, water systems, boilers, refrigeration, compressors, etc
Manage inventory, purchasing, disbursement, and cost control of all supplies
Determine appropriate staffing levels for forecasted business and schedules staff members accordingly. Review work schedules and estimate staff members hour requirements for completion of job assignment
Perform daily audits to ensure quality standards are consistently met. Inspect projects, rooms, public space, and back-of-the house areas continually
Interpret specifications, job orders, and company policies to staff members and enforces safety regulations
Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules, recommends measures to improve production
Work closely with the General Manager and department managers to ensure coordination of activities
Meet with architects to discuss design plans, contact contractors to submit bids for new construction, and meet with construction supervisors to discuss different phases of work
Oversee the Safety Program for the resort with the support of the Staff Services Department
Implement emergency evacuation floor plans in departments, and fire, life, safety detection/alarm device testing program
Responsible for the proper training of the associates on safety, OSHA, EPA, HASMAT, Asbestos awareness, Blood-borne pathogens, Right to Know law and ADA law
Participate in the hiring process of new staff members. Assist with the preparation of Staff Member Transaction Forms, performance appraisals, and any Staff Service forms as appropriate
Recruit and select qualified candidates, provide staff members with the orientation and training needed to understand expectations and perform job responsibilities
Communicate performance expectations and provide staff members with on-going feedback
Provide staff members with coaching and counseling as needed to achieve performance objectives and their fullest potential
Be familiar with all company policies and benefits
Practice safe work habits and ensure safe work practices to avoid injury to self and others
Ensures facility compliance with government and other regulatory laws and guidelines such as OSHA and Cal-OSHA

Qualification

Management experienceEngineering/Maintenance experiencePreventative Maintenance ProgramBudget analysisComputer skillsSafety regulations knowledgeOSHA complianceCPR certificationLeadership capabilityCommunication skills

Required

Must have minimum two years post High School education, preferably in related area of studies, or equivalent work experience
English fluency required
Three to five years of Management experience required
Three to five of Engineering/Maintenance experience required, preferably within the hospitality industry
Ability to provide and maintain a valid drivers license as the position may require the operation of motorized and electric vehicles
Must be able to travel on occasion, as needed
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace
Requires good communication skills, verbal, written and electronic
Considerable knowledge of complex mathematical calculations and computer programs
Must have excellent leadership capability and customer relations skills
Must be detail oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills
Must possess intermediate computer skills
Knowledge of computer programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required
Ability to analyze, foresee user needs, and makes judgments to ensure proper tools are provided at property level
Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts
Knowledgeable about basic function of Windows OS, MS Office, PMS, PBX, Key system and POS
Self-driven and able to work independently
Exceptionally strong in issue resolution and proven analytical skills with a strong attention to detail
Ability to analyze, forecast data, and make judgments to ensure proper payroll and production control
Ability to supervise large staff and accomplish goals on a timely basis
Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations, including, but not limited to the following statutes and their state and local analogues (where applicable): Title VII, ADEA, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, FMLA, and NLRA
Must be able to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, and design plans of all trades

Preferred

CPR certification and/or First Aid training preferred

Company

AZUL Hospitality

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THE AZUL PORTFOLIO Our Brands, at a Glance RESORT & LIFESTYLE - Autograph Collection Hotels - Curio Collection by Hilton - Le Méridien - Renaissance Hotels - Tapestry Collection by Hilton - Tribute Portfolio Hotels PREMIUM - BW Premier Collection - Hilton - Hyatt Hotels - Sheraton Hotels & Resorts - Westin DISTINCTIVE/SELECT - AC Hotels - Aloft Hotels - Courtyard by Marriott - Hyatt Place - Moxy LONGER STAYS - Element by Westin - Embassy Suites - Homewood Suites - Residence Inn OUR MISSION We strive to be the premier independent hospitality company by providing genuine service, dialed-in management, honest operations, and fearlessly innovative approaches to maximizing the performance of hotel and resort assets.