Thompson Seattle

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the oversight of building maintenance and performance to include both the interior and exterior of the hotel property. This person must be knowledgeable in HVAC, Refrigeration, and Electrical Engineering in addition to overseeing the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of all hotel systems and infrastructure. The Chief Engineer will also be responsible for interviewing, training, staff development and scheduling. This role requires a detail-oriented and proactive individual with a strong technical background and leadership skills, ensuring that all engineering services meet the highest standards of quality and safety, contributing to an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect and monitor the building, equipment and grounds to determine maintenance and preventative maintenance requirements.
• Responds and resolve engineering service requests in courteous, efficient manner.
• Develops work procedures and assigns staff to ensure the best service and productivity.
• Prepare and submit cost estimates and repair options including, suggestions as to feasibility, logical solution and actual needs of a departmental maintenance request.
• Contacts contractors or craftsmen for bid proposals.
• Hire and Train all maintenance engineers
• Monitor payroll and productivity of department to meet forecast and budget
• Oversee purchase requests, expenses and utility consumption.
• Contacts vendors, suppliers and equipment technical support departments to ensure best prices, quality and warranties for purchases made.
• Keeps records of work accomplished, operating statistics, costs, utilities and preventative maintenance.
• Directs all emergency programs including equipment maintenance, inspections, staff training, practice drills and compliance with all codes and regulations.
• Ensures required tests are performed on Fire Alarm/Life Safety System.
• Ensures staff is trained in emergency procedures.
• Maintains engineering work area in an orderly and clean
• Establishes standards and procedures for engineering staff.
• Follow all safety procedures while working.
• Sequel Residence building maintenance working directly with Sequel’s property manager

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an engineering role within the hospitality industry, preferably in a luxury hotel environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle emergency situations effectively.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and environmental standards in the hospitality industry.
• Proficient in the use of maintenance management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Relevant certifications or qualifications in engineering or a related field preferred.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance (Full-Time) after 30 days of employment
• 401k & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short term disability insurance
• New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Compassionate Leave
• Paid Time Off:

· Thompson Seattle colleagues begin accruing Vacation Time on their first day of service. At six months of service, colleagues are vested in the time they have been accruing. Full Time & Part Time Colleagues are eligible for vacation time.

• Hire Date Through Four Years – 10 Days or 80 hours
• Five to Nine Years – 15 Days or 120 hours
• 10 years or greater – 20 Days or 160 hours
• Sick Leave:
• Full time, part time and on-call colleagues accrue and have the right to utilize sick and safe time according to Seattle’s Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. As a Tier Three employer all colleagues accrue one (1) hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked starting on their hire date, however, these colleagues cannot use their accrued sick time until they have completed 90-days of employment with Hyatt
• Extended Illness Days: unused sick and safe time in excess of 72 hours converted to Extended Illness Days at the end of each calendar year
• Holiday Pay:
• Full-time colleagues are eligible for holiday pay on their first day of employment. The paid holidays for eligible colleagues recognized by our hotel are: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and 2 pre-approved days for Floating Holidays.

Additional perks may include:

• Colleague Discounted Rates as of the 1^st day of employment
• Complimentary Room Nights for full-time and part-time positions after 90 days of employment
• Flexible Spending Account
• Subsidized ORCA Pass or free parking
• Tuition Reimbursement of $1,000.00 per calendar year
• Cellphone Reimbursement
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning
• Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation Assistance

Wage Information: Pay ranges are listed on each job posting individually.

Salaried managers: The starting salary for this position is $85,000.00 which is applicable for the first year of employment. The entire range for the position is $77,968.80 to $106,000.00. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications, education and place of residence in the event the candidate will be working remotely.