Chief Engineer

About the role

Hyatt Centric Park City is the only true ski-in/ski-out hotel nestled at the base of Canyons Village, offering breathtaking mountain views, year-round outdoor adventure, and a culture built around exceptional hospitality. The Chief Engineer oversees the hotel’s interior, exterior, and building systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical. This role leads the Engineering team, manages daily operations, and directs routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable hotel operations. The Chief Engineer also manages preventive maintenance records, assists with compliance with OSHA, fire, environmental, and local safety regulations, supports capital projects and equipment replacement planning, and responds to emergencies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hotel’s interior, exterior, and building systems (HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical)
• Lead the Engineering team and manage daily operations
• Direct routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations
• Maintain preventive maintenance records
• Assist with compliance with OSHA, fire, environmental, and local safety regulations
• Support capital projects and equipment replacement planning
• Respond to emergencies as needed

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of engineering management experience, preferably in a luxury hotel
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Experience with hotel building systems, soldering, and brazing preferred
• Universal Refrigeration Certification and CPO certification preferred

Skills

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to train and mentor team members
• Proficiency with mechanical equipment, maintenance tools, and work-order systems
• Fluent English communication skills; bilingual abilities are a plus
• Ability to work on-call, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with hotel departments
• Ability to lift, climb, stand, walk, and work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions

Benefits

• Complimentary or discounted hotel room nights
• Unlimited colleague and friends & family discounted room rates
• Sick, bereavement, and jury duty pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; discounted prescriptions after 30 days
• 401(k) with match after one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Complimentary colleague meals
• Complimentary on-site parking
• Discounted ski pass (reimbursement after season)
• Opportunity for growth and advancement