Director of Engineering Loews

							Loews Regency Hotel
                                 JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:            Director of Engineering
Contact:             Loews Regency Hotel
                     Shari Rhein
                     Human Resources Manager
                     540 Park Avenue
                     New York, NY 10065
                     212-339-4049 (direct line)
                     212-339-4189 (fax)
                     srhein@loewshotels.com

                                          Job Summary
Responsible for the overall operation of the Engineering Departments to include ensuring that all
systems are operated to standard, all property assets are constantly maintained to the highest
level and all legally mandated Life Safety operating systems/criteria are communicated to all
hotel personnel. Additional responsibilities include staffing, training, scheduling of employees;
planning, organizing, directing and coordinating all engineering activities to ensure efficient
operation of department and preparation of all required reports. Acts as a consultant to
remainder of Executive Committee on all matter relating to facilities.


                                      Job Specifications
Qualifications
   Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Engineering or related field of study is preferred
   Certification as(or ability to obtain), CEOE, any Locally Mandated certifications
   Five to Seven years experience as Chief Engineer in a Hospitality related environment
   Extensive knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, and life safety operating
    systems
   Ability to read, interpret and maintain “as built status” of all physical plant architectural
    drawings
   Knowledge of OSHA regulations, National, State and Local Building regulations and codes,
    equipment operation and preventive maintenance procedures, record keeping requirement
    associated with above
   Effective management, leadership, organizational and communications skills
   Knowledge of computer based maintenance management systems such as: OmniComp,
    Espresso, Wintfax
   Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays


                                           Job Duties
Job Specific
 Oversees all engineering and maintenance activities to ensure highest quality workmanship
  and production
 Establishes schedules for, and oversees performance of all preventive maintenance
  activities

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 Supervises initiation of work lists, prioritization of tasks, and work assignments so as to
  insure timely and efficient completion of all operations
 Oversees/assists in the establishment and implementation of Life Safety and other
  emergency related procedures/training for all personnel
 Ensures maintenance of records of all maintenance/repairs performed as required by
  corporate policy and/or legal mandate
 Coordinates inspection and certification of all Life Safety systems and equipment as required
  by local ordinance
 Verifies that all work is performed in a safe, efficient manner and that the quality of same
  meets standard
 Performs periodic, walk through/visual inspections of all property assets to determine
  condition, establish maintenance priorities and highlight areas where need for improvement
  exists
 Oversees/develops Engineering Department(s) operating budget(s) according to guidelines
  established by corporate policy
 Assists in the development and approval of all Capital Expenditure Budgets
 Reviews and approves all departmental expenditures to ensure budgetary guidelines are
  attained
 Verifies accuracy of all departmental “Checkbook” entries to include; account codes,
  expense type codes, hotel area codes, and amounts entered to ensure accuracy of
  maintenance cost allocations
 Coordinates/monitors energy consumption/rates, so as to attain optimal operating
  cost/efficiency
 Establishes/compiles lists of future projects and priorities, for submission to Managing
  Director, General Managers and Corporate Office for review and approval
 Coordinates all maintenance activities performed at the property
 Coordinates preparation of annual ADA compliance checklist
 Serves as active member of Executive Committee, and attends all meetings of same
 Act as a consultant to remainder of Executive Committee on all matter relating to facility
  operation
 Maintains open communications with all departments so as to insure timely response to
  operational needs
 Keeps all departments appraised of any maintenance related operations which might affect
  operations
 Oversees activities of all outside contractors performing maintenance/repair/renovation
  operations to facility/fixed assets
 Interviews, selects, trains, appraises, coaches, counsels and disciplines departmental
  personnel according to Loews standards
 Follows New Hire Training and on-going Star Service Competency programs in accordance
  with hotel policy
 Establishes effective training procedures and ensures that all department personnel are
  properly trained
 Evaluates individual employee performance, determines areas where need for improvement
  or requirements for advancement exist, establishes goals, objectives and training needs
  required to achieve same
 Coaches, counsels retrains personnel as needed in order to ensure acceptable performance
 Evaluate changes in guest needs, the hotels guest mix and industry competitive set, to
  recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes necessary to ensure guest
  and employee satisfaction, while maintaining market dominance and exceptional financial
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  performance
 Other duties as assigned

General
 Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
 Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of
  significance
 Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
 Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
 Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
 Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
 Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
 Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
 Recycles whenever possible
 Remains current with hotel information and changes
 Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards


  Within the first 30 days must be able to perform to standard all
           activities on the New Hire Training Checklist.




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