Chief Engineer - DFW Airport Marriott

Company Description Remington Hospitality is an industry-leading hotel management company focused on excellence in hospitality, operational performance, and value creation for owners, guests, and associates. Since 1968, the company has operated with a philosophy of being the best rather than the biggest, applying an owner’s mindset to every property. Through disciplined operations, commercial strategy, and collaborative leadership, Remington Hospitality drives market share growth and strong financial results across a diverse portfolio. The company is actively expanding its presence in the Caribbean and Latin America, bringing its performance-driven approach to key international markets. Remington Hospitality believes great hotels are built by great people and empowers teams at every level to deliver high-touch guest experiences and meaningful business outcomes.

Position Summary:

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of the entire hotel

facility, including equipment, tools and facilities to ensure guest service and sustainability

standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel. This includes oversight of

construction, maintenance or repair activities in carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical, air

conditioning/heating and landscaping areas. Manage duties and functions as it relates to

decision making, organizing, planning, controlling, communicating and directing the

Core Responsibilities:

Meet all operational standards related to the Engineering Department.

Conduct walk-throughs and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and

operation of the hotel structure, systems and equipment.

Establish and maintain Rooms and Public Area Preventive Maintenance Program and

consistently keep updated records.

Act in concert with hotel management team and property General Manager.

Hire, train, supervise, coach and counsel associates, including managers.

Ensure grounds are maintained to create superior curb appeal.

Implement hotel’s safety and emergency policies and procedures (ie evacuations, first

aid, etc) to including removing all safety hazards, following company’s OSHA Hazcom

program and safe lifting techniques.

Provide adequate inventory of parts, supplies, tools and materials for the department.

Establish and maintain an efficient inventory and purchasing system.

Maintain current permits and licenses for building and physical plant.

Work and coordinate all activities, as needed, with 3rd party vendors, particularly those

needed for physical plant and maintenance functions.

Perform other duties as assigned, including those needed to participate in overall

leadership of the hotel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

Previous hotel engineering experience required, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing,

commercial kitchen and general building construction

Vocational training, associate’s degree, certification and/or apprenticeship in one or more

area; state certification or licensure where required

Must be able to read and interpret drawings, diagrams and blue prints. Read and

understand test equipment and measuring devices

Strong business communication skills verbal and written

Strong presentation skills and ability to train hourly staff members

High work ethic and self-initiative

Some travel may be required

Regular attendance according to established guidelines

May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property

Must possess basic computational ability

Focus and maintain attention to multiple tasks and priorities, and complete work

assignments on time despite frequent interruptions, including in high pressure situations

Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest

confidentiality at all times

Ability to converse calmly with upset associates, superiors and guests in intense

emotional situations

Ability to participate in, and lead departmental and/or hotel team meetings

Understanding and adherence to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents, as well