Chief Engineer

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Promotes superior guest service
• Maintains, and perpetuates a positive organizational culture according to the principles of the Spirit of Tâlícn and the Core Values of ilani
• Directly oversees, trains, coaches, and guides facilities team members
• Provides full technical oversight of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety, generators, and building automation systems
• Ensures continuous uptime of gaming, hotel, and entertainment operations and all critical systems
• Leads response during system failures and emergencies
• Identifies and mitigates risks before operational impact
• Develops redundancy strategies and contingency plans
• Owns central plant and critical systems
• Thoroughly understands chillers, boilers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, pumps, domestic hot water systems, and water softening systems and their integration points with WWTP
• Maintains inspection readiness at all times
• Manages facilities services, vendor contracts, and preventative maintenance programs
• Aids the Director of Facilities with developing and managing operating budgets and forecasts
• Oversees vendor performance, bids, and contract compliance
• Coordinates equipment replacement and minor capital projects
• Leads engineering and maintenance staff including scheduling
• Coaches, trains, and manages performance
• Promotes a culture of safety, accountability, and professionalism
• Ensures compliance with fire, life-safety, OSHA, environmental, and gaming regulations
• Serves as primary engineering authority during inspections and audits
• Leads emergency response, incident command, and root-cause analysis
• Maintains 24/7 on-call availability
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus seven to ten (7-10) years of facilities experience with three to five (3-5) years in a progressive mechanical engineering leadership or facilities leadership role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a supportive and enabling team environment
• Strong hands-on MEP system knowledge and experience
• Proven vendor, budget, and preventative maintenance management experience
• General knowledge of applicable buildings and fire codes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Basic computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to lift 50lbs, climb ladders, reach overhead, stand, and walk for extended periods, and other physical requirements related to facilities maintenance work
• Willingness to work in a smoking environment
• Willingness to adhere to company health and safety measures

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume casino, hospitality, or other 24/7 environments preferred
• Advanced HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems knowledge preferred
• Experience with BAS systems and troubleshooting preferred
• Strong understanding of codes and regulatory standards preferred
• Relevant certifications preferred
• Stationary Engineer License preferred
• HVAC Certification preferred
• Electrical License (01/06/07) preferred
• Experience with CMMS platforms (Hot SOS preferred)