Assistant Chief Engineer

DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance - South Bay is looking for an Assistant Chief Engineer to join our team. Our ideal candidate is reliable, flexible, and organized.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist to coordinate the installation and repair of all electrical, mechanical and architectural systems throughout the facility to insure safety and efficiency.
• Assist the Chief Engineer in administrating programs involving electrical, mechanical and general construction, repair and maintenance of existing facilities and equipment, operation of plant utilities (i.e. gas, electric, air conditioning systems and water).
• Assigns and verifies completion of routine maintenance and operation of physical structure of hotel, all mechanical, electrical, H.V.A.C. systems and any other related equipment which contributes to the safe and effective operation of the facility.
• Visually inspects quality of work and directs staff and outside contractors in tasks according to performance and productivity standards.
• Communicate effectively with city officials to ensure proper maintenance of permits and licenses, such as inspecting the building with the fire department to ensure all public assembly permits are maintained yearly, coordinating inspections of all elevators.
• Must consistently exhibit a professional demeanor in all interactions with guests, team members, and all hotel ownership and/or management, and its representatives.
• Must be able to consistently report to work on time as scheduled, and be prepared to work as scheduled. Flexible and weekends are a must.
• Assume responsibilities of Chief Engineer and other supervisors in their absence.
• Assist the Chief Engineer with personnel related issues such as documentation, counseling and payroll.
• Assist Chief Engineer in the establishment and control of the annual budget and also in the negotiation of contracts between the hotel and outside contractors.
• Due to the nature of the business, may be required to do other duties and special projects as assigned by the Department Head.

Qualifications

• The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
• Considerable knowledge of mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) necessary to interpret electrical, mechanical and building systems.
• Considerable knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems with the ability to analyze their design intent and performance. Considerable knowledge of construction and building systems.
• Ability to analyze trends in utility consumption report to predict energy forecast and to set up energy conservation programs.
• Ability to write and speak English to comprehend and communicate job functions to engineering staff.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders or use of a man lift to work at heights up to 30 feet, often reaching above head.
• Ability to perform duties in confined space and in awkward positions.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, walking and standing for an extended period of time.
• Ability to stand, walk and continuously perform essential job functions for an extended period of time.
• Visual ability to read manufacturers instructions, schematics and blueprints and to determine wire colors for safe repair and detect emergency situations.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information, and solve customer concerns.
• Ability to instruct subordinates and accomplish goals on a timely basis.
• Flexible schedule is a must

We are looking forward to hearing from you.