Chief Engineer-NON-UNION at Tru Northlake

Rosemont, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

115000.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Systems, Preventative Maintenance, Fire & Life Safety, Budget Management, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Capital Projects, Renovation Leadership, Vendor Coordination, Team Training, Work Order Systems, Problem Solving, Accountability

Industry

Description

Description The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall condition, safety, and operational reliability of the hotel facility. At Embassy Suites Rosemont, this role operates in a high-demand, full-service, all-suite environment driven by airport and convention business. This role ensures: - The building runs consistently and safely - Guest-impacting issues are minimized and resolved quickly - Preventative maintenance replaces reactive repair - The Engineering team performs with clarity and accountability Requirements This role ensures: - The building runs consistently and safely - Guest-impacting issues are minimized and resolved quickly - Preventative maintenance replaces reactive repair - The Engineering team performs with clarity and accountability Core Responsibilities Building & Systems Leadership - Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems - Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory standards Preventative Maintenance Execution - Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs - Cover guestrooms, public areas, and back-of-house systems Safety, Fire & Compliance - Lead Fire & Life Safety programs - Maintain emergency and evacuation plans Financial & Operational Control - Manage budget, purchasing, and inventory - Ensure cost control and compliance Capital Projects & Renovation - Lead renovation and CapEX projects - Coordinate vendors and contractors Team Leadership & Accountability - Train and develop the engineering team - Set clear expectations and performance standards What Success Looks Like - Reliable building systems with minimal disruption - Strong preventative maintenance execution - High safety compliance - Dependable engineering team Required Experience & Qualifications Experience - Chief Engineer or Assistant Chief Engineer experience preferred - Minimum 2 years leadership experience Technical Expertise - HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems knowledge - Familiarity with work order systems and budgeting Core Competencies - Reliability / Commitment - Attention to Detail - Planning & Organization - Problem Solving - Leadership & Accountability Compensation & Benefits - Salary up to $115,000 based on experience - Medical, Dental, Vision - Life Insurance - HSA - 401(k) with match - Tuition Reimbursement - Hotel discounts - Free meals and parking Work Environment - High-demand, event-driven hotel environment - Continuous operations with required guest services - Union labor environment

Responsibilities

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall condition, safety, and operational reliability of the hotel facility, overseeing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems while leading fire and life safety programs. This role also involves managing the budget, purchasing, inventory, and leading renovation and capital expenditure projects.