Director of Engineering
New Orleans, LA, United States
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Omni Hotels Director of Engineering in New Orleans , Louisiana Overview
The Omni Royal Orleans offers graceful elegance in a New Orleans French Quarter hotel. Located on the most fashionable corner, St. Louis at Royal, the hotel has received the four-diamond luxury award for over 30 years and has earned the Pinnacle Award for meeting services. Our full property renovation incorporates modern amenities with classic design in our guest rooms, including iconic wrought iron balconies and redesigned public spaces inspired by liveliness of the area's culture through various color palettes and artwork.
Omni Royal Orleans’ associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel may be your perfect match.
Job Description
Responsible for ensuring proper training and supervision of all Engineering personnel and to provide consistent, cost-effective maintenance programs that ensure the property’s safe and efficient operation.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and operate, in an economical, legal, and safe manner, all heating, lighting, power and repair and maintenance for the hotel.
Inspect physical plant and equipment and supervise maintenance and preventative maintenance program of the property.
Coordinate with other departments all work necessary to maintain general conditions, safety and health standards set forth by hotel policy and legal requirements.
Interview, hire, counsel, train, and discipline engineering associates, in coordination with the Associate Services Center.
Directly supervises associates in operation and control of utilities to provide efficient operation of hotel/resort services and comfort to guests.
Recommend to management possible projects for future capital budgets.
Obtain bids, supervise, and coordinate contractors in performance of project work.
Maintain own and resort’s special permits and licenses as required by local authorities.
Control/responsible for department schedules, staffing and payroll of associates, including Kronos edits, corrections, and job coding.
Compile personnel records, logs utilities and keep Engineering records.
Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; complete safety training and certifications.
Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure clean uniform and professional personal appearance; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings.
Responsible for scheduling and facilitating monthly All Together-Get Together meetings.
Recruit, interview, and hire all Engineering associates.
Effectively coach and counsel associates as needed and complete performance evaluations.
Attend company required trainings.
Champion the Omni All In culture.
Qualifications
First Class Engineer License and EPA Refrigeration License required.
Minimum 5 years professional Engineering experience required.
OSHA certification is required.
BA/BS in relatable field preferred .
Knowledgeable in safety use for power tools, general engineering tools and equipment, pool pumps and filtration systems.
Knowledgeable in ADA requirements, power, water and sewer distribution, blueprints, fire codes and fire protection.
Demonstrates excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills.
Demonstrates understanding and application of management approaches for work direction, motivation, performance management, and disciplinary action.
Ability to ensure administrative functions and duties are assigned and completed, according to Omni standards, including timekeeping, vendor contracts, and personnel action forms.
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