Engineering Supervisor

About the role

The Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans is located where Canal Street meets Bourbon Street, offering luxurious accommodations in the heart of the vibrant French Quarter. Guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen HD TVs, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, an award-winning restaurant, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The hotel also features a variety of cultural attractions and entertainment options nearby.

Responsibilities

• Assume control of the Engineering Department when the Chief Engineer is unavailable.
• Understand all building related systems and equipment, including Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Life Safety, IT, HVAC&R, Kitchen, Laundry, Pool, etc.
• Follow company preventative maintenance procedures and guidelines for guestrooms, equipment, public space, grounds, landscaping, and building envelope.
• Maintain engineering related checkbook accounting procedures to ensure department operates within budgeted guidelines while maintaining required stock of supplies and materials.
• Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
• Effectively supervise, train, and assign tasks to and follow-up with engineering staff to ensure maximum productivity.
• Tour hotel complex daily identifying items requiring engineering, housekeeping or other departmental actions.
• Considered the property expert on all Life Safety related items, trains all managers in these areas.
• Understand all Brands related issues and procedures; as well as all Brand related GSS, GSI, AYS, DTS problem tracking procedures and is working to correct them.
• Basic understanding of elementary accounting procedures.
• Basic understanding of PC operation and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and internet use.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, seen as a strong leader throughout the hotel.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

Qualifications and Skills

• Vocational schooling, military training, certification and/or experience in building related trades required in 1 or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience at a comparable location.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
• Skills in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, dry walling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping with or without reasonable accommodation.
• ADA related Physical Demand: frequent walking, climbing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, smiling, writing, at times working in cramped noisy locations susceptible to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.
• Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts offers a comprehensive benefit program designed to support your physical, mental, and financial wellness. This includes competitive medical and dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Vision insurance programs through EyeMed, Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs, Pet insurance through the ASPCA, 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through the 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs. Specific details and eligibility vary by location and employment status. HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer.