Director of Engineering Services

Overview

The Director of Engineering Services at Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa is responsible for leading and overseeing all engineering and maintenance operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the property. This role reports to the Director of Operations and provides direction, training, and supervision to all Engineering personnel.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate and operate, in an economic, legal and safe manner, all R&M & Utility expenses.
• Manage Birchstreet for all R&M expenses, participate in all month-end financial processes and forecasting.
• Supervise a comprehensive maintenance and preventative maintenance program for public spaces, guestrooms and equipment. All work requests and preventive maintenance to be managed in Synergy.
• Cookorate with other departments to maintain general conditions and adhere to safety, health standards and legal requirements set forth by hotel policy.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and discipline engineering associates in coordination with the Director of Associate Services.
• Recommend capital budget projects, obtain bids, and oversee contractors for project execution.
• Manage special permits and licenses as required.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of work by external vendors and contractors.
• Maintain own and resort’s special permits and licenses as required by local, state and federal authorities.
• Control schedules, staffing, and payroll for the Engineering team.
• Maintain personnel records, utility logs, and engineering records.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; complete safety training and certifications.
• Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure clean uniform and professional personal appearance; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings.
• Schedule and facilitate monthly department meetings.
• Effectively coach and counsel associates as needed and complete performance evaluations.
• Attend all company required training.
• Champion the Omni / Power of One / Power of Engagement culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ hospitality Engineering experience required or in a similar field.
• Certification in HVAC, electrical, plumbing is preferred.
• CPO and EPA certifications are required. If currently do not possess, it will be required to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building management, and all life safety systems pertinent to hotel operations.
• Knowledgeable in safety use for: power tools, general engineering tools and equipment, pool pumps and filtration systems.
• Knowledgeable in ADA requirements, power, water and sewer distribution, blueprints, fire codes and fire protection.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrates understanding and application of management approaches for work direction, motivation, performance management, and disciplinary action.
• Able to ensure administrative functions and duties are assigned and completed, according to Omni standards, including timekeeping, vendor contracts, and personnel action forms.
• Possess Relevant industry certifications and licenses as required by local authorities.

Physical Requirements

• Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects of moderate to heavy weight without assistance.
• Stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Responds quickly to sounds.
• Moves safely over uneven terrain.
• Identify and respond to dangerous situations.
• Safely climb ladders while carrying moderate to heavy weight.

Working Environment

• Exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is The Law poster is available using the following link: EEOC is the Law Poster. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages. If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.