Director of Engineering

Job Description

Director of Engineering

Fairmont Chateau Whistler is looking for a dynamic leader who can support the maintenance team and drive the long term capital & strategic planning for the resort. Proven ability to build working relationships, results oriented, and natural problem solver are a few of the traits most suited to this position.

Apply your exceptional standards as Director of Engineering, where you will implement and oversee our preventative maintenance programs in support of a safe and welcoming hotel for all colleagues, guests and visitors.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $145,000 per annum (+ Executive Incentive Program + Comprehensive Benefits Package), dependent on qualifications and experience

Job Duties Include:

Reporting to the Director of Operations, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Administering the Maintenance Department towards the attainment of hotel and department goals
• Coordinating the Preventive Maintenance Program for guest rooms, public areas, and safety systems; working closely with the Rooms, Food & Beverage and other departments to ensure the resort is in pristine condition.
• Must be able to take care of the Boiler Plant and its necessary requirements
• Preparing and controlling the annual maintenance budget and Capital Plan
• Monitoring the Hotel's Energy Management system, supervising and directing maintenance staff in the operation and maintenance of the mechanical and physical plant.
• 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 maintenance staff
• Contribution to hotel capital planning
• Coordination and completion for all audits related to engineering and risk management including the annual COR audit.
• Responsible for departmental health, safety, and WHMIS training programs, and thorough WCB compliance; and a key member of the Hotel's emergency response team.
• The coordination and management of outside contractors for items such as elevators, refrigeration, waste disposal, etc.; sourcing of appropriate suppliers, preparation of purchase orders, facilitation of supplier negotiations.
• Ensures hotel compliance with all municipal, provincial, federal and Municipal regulations relating to operational functions, fire and safety programs.
• 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, ROMA and plumbing.
• Hosting monthly departmental and communication meetings
• Managing ACCORs Energy/Sustainability Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years' leadership/project management, engineering experience, preferably in the hospitality sector.
• Engineering degree/diploma (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree is preferable) and/or valid trade qualifications required (Journey Electrical or Plumbing or HVAC) with management experience.
• Class 4 Power Engineering certificate
• Professional Engineer Designation an asset
• Knowledgeable in all regulations such as building codes, fire and health department requirements, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Must be computer literate and familiarization with computerized maintenance systems is an asset.
• 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.
• Must be highly safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining a safe work environment throughout the Hotel

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria per shift
• Access to our Employee Travel Program, with discounts on room rates and food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
• Hotel leisure benefits including Golf/Ski passes