White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live in. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. As the Chief Engineer, you will lead all engineering and maintenance operations to ensure an exceptional guest and associate experience while maximizing efficiency and asset longevity.
Responsibilities:
What You’ll Do
Oversee all engineering operations, including building maintenance, mechanical systems, and energy management.
Lead a team of maintenance professionals, ensuring proper training, scheduling, and performance management.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to optimize equipment efficiency and minimize downtime.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, brand standards, and White Lodging policies.
Manage department budgets, cost controls, and capital expenditure projects.
Respond to emergency maintenance issues and coordinate with other hotel departments to ensure smooth operations.
This position will report directly to the Director of Engineering.
What You’ll Bring
Proven leadership experience in engineering, facilities management, or maintenance, preferably in hospitality.
Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
Budget management and cost-control experience.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to train and lead a team.
Experience with preventive maintenance programs and hotel operating systems.
Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Other information:
What You Can Look Forward To
Day 1 Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
401(k) with company match
Complimentary wellness tools
Unlimited referral bonuses
Leadership development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities
Numbers & Facts
Location
Austin, TX
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Skills
Budget Managementunmatched
Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)unmatched
Capital Projectunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Diversityunmatched
Emergency Responseunmatched
Energy Managementunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Facilities Managementunmatched
HVACunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mechanical Maintenanceunmatched
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)unmatched
Operating Systemsunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Property Maintenanceunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Restaurantunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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