Director of Engineering
Jobright.ai
San diego,
California,
United States
Hospitality
Engineering
H-1B
Job posted on August 20, 2025
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Job Summary: Omni Hotels & Resorts is a four-star hotel located in San Diego, dedicated to providing a superior experience for both associates and guests. The Director of Engineering will oversee all engineering functions, ensuring the maintenance of the hotel and managing a team of engineering professionals to achieve high guest satisfaction scores.
Responsibilities: • Coordinate and operate, in an economical, legal and safe manner, all Heating, Lighting, Power and Repair & Maintenance for the hotel. • Inspect physical plant and equipment, and shall supervise maintenance and preventative maintenance program of that area. • 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 Director of Human Resources. • Directly supervise all Engineering associates in operation and control utilities to provide efficient operation of hotel 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 hotel's special permits and licenses as required by local authorities. • Assist in emergency situations as central communication center for the hotel. • Respond to alarms and life/safety issues immediately and relay any alerts to the First Responder team according to our Emergency Response procedures. • Ensure that all team members operate in a safe manner according to state, local and federal laws and OSHA standards. All associates must be well-versed in Omni's IIPP program and must be certified before operating any heavy machinery. • Ensure the hotel has an effective plan to increase guest satisfaction, especially in the guest survey category of 'Everything is in working order' • Control schedules, staffing and payroll of Engineering associates. Compile personnel records, logs utilities and keep Engineering records.
Qualifications:
Required: • Must possess expert knowledgeable in all of the following areas with the ability to diagnose, repair and make recommendations for changes: boilers, pumps, HVAC, electrical, motors, computerized control systems, refrigeration systems, kitchen equipment, domestic water systems, heating and cooling loops systems, guest room A/C. • At least 5 years of hands-on experience in all of the above knowledge areas is required. • Must have at least 3 years of Engineering supervisory experience at the Director or Assistant Director level. • Prior experience in guiding significant capital improvement projects and renovation projects is required. • Ability to communicate in written and spoken English is required. • Ability to effectively use computer systems including Microsoft Office is required. • Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs without assistance, as well as, to move up and down stairs and ladders is required. • Ability to work a full-time varied schedule that may include nights, weekends and holidays is required.
Preferred: • Prior experience in hospitality or a very closely related industry with similar clientele/needs is strongly preferred. • EPA / HVAC certification is preferred. • Proficiency in laundry equipment, ice machines, guest room systems, lighting and ballasts, and building systems unique to high rises is strongly preferred.
Company: Omni Hotels creates memorable guest experiences at 60 luxury hotels and resorts in North America Founded in 1983, the company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage. Omni Hotels & Resorts has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.
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Job Summary: Omni Hotels & Resorts is a four-star hotel located in San Diego, dedicated to providing a superior experience for both associates and guests. The Director of Engineering will oversee all engineering functions, ensuring the maintenance of the hotel and managing a team of engineering professionals to achieve high guest satisfaction scores.
Responsibilities: • Coordinate and operate, in an economical, legal and safe manner, all Heating, Lighting, Power and Repair & Maintenance for the hotel. • Inspect physical plant and equipment, and shall supervise maintenance and preventative maintenance program of that area. • 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 Director of Human Resources. • Directly supervise all Engineering associates in operation and control utilities to provide efficient operation of hotel 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 hotel's special permits and licenses as required by local authorities. • Assist in emergency situations as central communication center for the hotel. • Respond to alarms and life/safety issues immediately and relay any alerts to the First Responder team according to our Emergency Response procedures. • Ensure that all team members operate in a safe manner according to state, local and federal laws and OSHA standards. All associates must be well-versed in Omni's IIPP program and must be certified before operating any heavy machinery. • Ensure the hotel has an effective plan to increase guest satisfaction, especially in the guest survey category of 'Everything is in working order' • Control schedules, staffing and payroll of Engineering associates. Compile personnel records, logs utilities and keep Engineering records.
Qualifications:
Required: • Must possess expert knowledgeable in all of the following areas with the ability to diagnose, repair and make recommendations for changes: boilers, pumps, HVAC, electrical, motors, computerized control systems, refrigeration systems, kitchen equipment, domestic water systems, heating and cooling loops systems, guest room A/C. • At least 5 years of hands-on experience in all of the above knowledge areas is required. • Must have at least 3 years of Engineering supervisory experience at the Director or Assistant Director level. • Prior experience in guiding significant capital improvement projects and renovation projects is required. • Ability to communicate in written and spoken English is required. • Ability to effectively use computer systems including Microsoft Office is required. • Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs without assistance, as well as, to move up and down stairs and ladders is required. • Ability to work a full-time varied schedule that may include nights, weekends and holidays is required.
Preferred: • Prior experience in hospitality or a very closely related industry with similar clientele/needs is strongly preferred. • EPA / HVAC certification is preferred. • Proficiency in laundry equipment, ice machines, guest room systems, lighting and ballasts, and building systems unique to high rises is strongly preferred.
Company: Omni Hotels creates memorable guest experiences at 60 luxury hotels and resorts in North America Founded in 1983, the company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage. Omni Hotels & Resorts has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.