Chief Engineer

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

$90K — $120K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of engineering or facilities experience.
  • 3-5 years of leadership experience in a similar role.
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
  • EPA certification required; capacity to read schematics and perform basic troubleshooting.
  • Preferred qualifications include a degree in engineering or facilities management, CFM/CEOE certification, and CMMS/BMS experience.
  • Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily maintenance of guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas.
  • Lead and develop the engineering team by setting daily priorities.
  • Manage preventative maintenance, work orders, and emergency response initiatives.
  • Troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life-safety systems.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and environmental regulations.
  • Support budgeting, purchasing, vendor coordination, and capital planning efforts.
  • Promote energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Professional development opportunities and training support.
  • Access to resort amenities and discounted stays.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Focus on sustainability and energy efficiency advancement.
Full Job Description
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort is seeking a highly experienced Chief Engineer - Facilities Management to lead all engineering and maintenance operations for our world-class resort. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, efficiency and sustainability of all property systems, facilities and infrastructure while maintaining the highest standards of luxury hospitality.

The Chief Engineer will oversee a multidisciplinary engineering team and manage preventative maintenance programs and regulatory compliance to ensure an exceptional guest and colleague experience. This person must be knowledgeable in HVAC, refrigeration and electrical engineering. The Chief Engineer will report directly to the Director of Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily maintenance of guest rooms, public spaces, and back - of - house areas.
  • Lead and develop the engineering team; set daily priorities.
  • Manage preventative maintenance, work orders, and emergency response.
  • Troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life - safety systems.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and environmental regulations.
  • Support budgeting, purchasing, vendor coordination, and capital planning.
  • Promote energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.


Qualifications

  • 5-10 years engineering/facilities experience; 3-5 years leadership.
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life - safety systems.
  • EPA certification; ability to read schematics; basic troubleshooting.
  • Preferred: degree in engineering/facilities, CFM/CEOE certification, CMMS/BMS experience.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.

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