Chief Engineer

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee TM Hospitality Inc. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotels employment policies and practices including hiring firing discipline staffing compensation benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International Inc.

Job reference: 000454
Salary: $70000-$75000/year based on experience
Department: Engineering & Facilities
Location: Element Miami Doral (3285 Northwest 107th Avenue)
Division: TM Hospitality Inc.
Hours Per Week: 40

Chief Engineer

The Hotel Chief Engineer is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the maintenance and engineering operations of the hotel. This position ensures that all facilities are in optimal working condition enhancing guest satisfaction and safety. The Chief Engineer will lead a team of maintenance professionals manage projects and ensure compliance with safety regulations while maintaining high standards of service.

What Youll Do:

Supervise manage and develop the maintenance team to ensure efficient daily operations and compliance with hotel standards.

Oversee the maintenance repair and operation of HVAC electrical plumbing and other critical building systems.

Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders preventive maintenance schedules and inventory.

Conduct regular facility inspections to identify issues and implement proactive preventive maintenance programs.

Lead and manage facility upgrade and renovation projects ensuring completion on time and within budget.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date schematics and documentation for all mechanical and electrical systems to support troubleshooting and repairs.

Train and coach team members on safety protocols procedures and best practices.

Partner with hotel leadership and other departments to promptly address facility-related needs and ensure seamless operations.

Ensure compliance with all safety regulatory and operational requirements.

Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish is essential in this role.

About You:

Proven experience supervising and managing maintenance or engineering teams.

Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems electrical systems (high and low voltage) plumbing and general mechanical and industrial maintenance.

Experience working with programmable logic controllers (PLC) and their application in facility operations.

Ability to read interpret and maintain schematics for mechanical and electrical systems.

Familiarity with project management principles and vendor management.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate train and develop team members.

Preferred experience in construction painting caulking electrical systems and vendor coordination.

Benefits:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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