Assistant Director of Engineering

Be a dynamic leader who is highly organized and capable of providing leadership, guidance and direction in achieving the hotel’s vision and mission. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Assistant Director of Engineering will be responsible for implementing Accor engineering and work standards and overseeing the engineering department operations.
 

What is in it for you:

• Experience the beauty, culture and adventures that await on Hawai’i Island
• Competitive extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental for full-time permanent status
• 401(k)/retirement savings plan and matching program
• Life insurance
• Opportunities to grow from obtaining professional development through Accor’s exclusive online learning platform
• Duty meal in our staff cafeteria
• Employee Travel Program
• Complimentary access to our fitness center
• Discounts on food & beverage and spa services

What you will be doing:

• Oversee the group sales activities for both resorts and builds out the group sales strategies
• Ensure revenue maximization
• Support of existing client relationships and helps building out new business opportunities
• Solicit group business for own assigned market, and reach consistent achievement of sales objectives
• Establish parameters, quotes and negotiate prices and seal contracts
• Participate in tradeshows, conventions and promotional events
• Maintain accounts, contact, activity and business details
• Administering the Maintenance Department towards the attainment of hotel and department goals.
• Team leadership and effective delegation skills will be key to success in this role.
• Oversee the engineering department with attention to details and follow-up to ensure satisfactory completion of tasks and projects.
• Coordinating the Preventative Maintenance Program for guest rooms, public areas, mechanical, and safety systems; working closely with the Rooms Division, Food & Beverage Departments and other departments.
• Assisting the Director of Engineering with preparing and controlling the annual maintenance budget and Capital Plan.
• Maintain all equipment and systems in correct operational status including but not limited to Accor MEP standards, Fire & Life Safety standards, Risk Management, environmental standards, expenditures and project management.
• Maintain all mechanical/electrical systems inclusive of Boiler Plant, chilled water plant, air handling units, fan coils, VAVs, motors, pumps, refrigeration systems, electrical systems, etc…
• Experience in yearly engineering-budget preparations and monthly forecasting of the department’s expenses
• Able to forecast and manage the hotel energy and water usage and all the associated costs
• Able to identify issues and provide solutions, inclusive of outsourcing and managing 3rd party companies
• Able to identify, budget for and manage projects related to renovations and or replacements within the hotel
• Pool operations knowledge inclusive of water treatment
• Understand water treatment for closed systems and maintains all the related logs for testing of chemicals balance and legionella control.
• Work closely with the purchasing department to source the best products balancing time and money
• Monitoring the Hotel's Energy consumption on daily and monthly basis.
• Ensuring prompt and/or immediate response to maintenance requests from our guests, employees, and management of the Hotel.
• Recruiting, scheduling, payroll, performance appraisals and reviews, training and development of all engineering colleagues
• Coordinate and complete all audits related to engineering and risk management
• Responsible for departmental health and safety, training programs, statutory compliance
• Coordination and management of outside contractors.
• Ensures hotel compliance with all City and State regulations and ordinances
• Actively participates in the Hotel's Energy Management, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental programs.
• Lead and support a diverse team in the operations and maintenance of the hotel including: general maintenance, HVAC, kitchen repairs, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and grounds
• Setup and attend monthly departmental meetings for the engineering colleagues
• Be available on an ‘on-call’ basis during off hours for emergency situations
• Attend to all requests from the GM and Director of Operations

Your experience and skills include:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a similar position and facility operation size.
• Self-starter, Team builder with strong work ethic.
• Knowledgeable in all municipal codes, City codes, State regulations, OSHA regulations as well as the Fire Department requirements and building testing.
• Proven negotiation skills with 3rd parties and contractors
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to be flexible, and to work well under pressure.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with computerized maintenance systems
• Must lead by example by displaying a high standard of performance with the ability to communicate these expectations to the team to achieve above expectation results.
• Hours of work and days off will vary according to business demands.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, upscale, remote luxury resort location that caters to leisure, meetings & conference environments.

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining U.S. work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

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