Chief Engineer

About Us

Ideally located for business or leisure, The Westin Reston Heights is a blend of comfort and sophistication.

Our goal is treat each and every associate like family.

We offer free lunch, free parking and monthly town halls to show each associate how much we care and how thankful we are for their hard work.

We focus on growth and development so that you are able to build your career in hospitality.

Apply today to learn more about joining our team!

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information.

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Overview

Supervise the implementation of all property and equipment preventive maintenance and repairs, monitor life safety systems and utilities and administer the department in compliance with all corporate/franchise standards and local, state, and national codes and regulations to protect assets, guests and associates.

Effectively manage engineering related capital projects.

Responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of the hotel's mechanical/electrical systems and equipment, and for the general maintenance and upkeep of the physical plant, FFandE, grounds, swimming pool, etc.

as defined by HEI Hotels and Resorts and brand standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* A complete understanding of all building related systems - Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Life Safety, IT, etc.


* A complete understanding of all building related equipment - HVACandR, Kitchen, Laundry, Pool, etc.


* Follows company preventative maintenance procedures and guidelines for guestrooms, equipment, public space, grounds, landscaping, and building envelop, etc.


* Maintains engineering related check book accounting procedures to ensure department operates with-in budgeted guidelines while maintaining required stock of supplies and materials.


* Effectively interview, supervise, train, manage performance, assign tasks and follows-up with engineering staff to ensure maximum productivity.


* Maintains accurate records and filing system to support RandM Budget, PM Programs, Capital Budget, Capital Projects, Life Safety Systems and Inspections, etc.


* Maintains all Engineering Spaces in a safe, clean, organized, energy efficient manner.


* Tours hotel complex daily identifying items requiring engineering, housekeeping or other departmental actions.


* Considered the property expert on all Life Safety related items, trains all managers in these areas.


* Has a firm understanding of all Brands related issues and procedures.


* Has a firm understanding of all Brand related GSS, GSI, AYS, DT...