Chief Engineer

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa

Our employees are what make The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa what it is. Since 1766, they've helped us offer guests an opportunity to enjoy Southern hospitality at its best. Located in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia, we are a four-season resort that boasts superb restaurant dining experiences, championship golf, spa, winter sports and numerous other activities ideal for families and corporate outings.

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Homestead Resort & Spa may be your perfect match.

To provide technical and administrative assistance to the Director of Engineering and to assist the Director of Engineering in the operational aspect of the Engineering Department.

Position: Chief Engineer

Department: Engineering & Maintenance

Purpose: To lead/manage/ train a large-scale team of engineers with various degrees of technical and trade experience. This role will assist the Director of Engineering in the all operational aspects of the Engineering Department.

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Essential Functions:

Maintain day to day operations by reviewing work orders and assigning work by priorities.
• Manage and maintain the full upkeep of the preventive maintenance program
• Organize and keep accurate logs on work done, scheduling and the assignment of projects and other related tasks.
• Flexible schedule required based on the needs of the resort.
• Experience with energy and water sustainability practices
• Assume the full responsibility for the Engineering Department in the absence of the Director of Engineering.
• Have a thorough understanding of fire alarm procedures and emergency evacuation.
• Must be able adhere to and train staff on all Omni's SOP and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Tools and Equipment:

• All tools, equipment and company vehicle are provided

Working Environment:

• Interior of hotel, in all areas of the hotel. Exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Exterior of hotel with exposure to weather conditions.
• Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.

Trade Specific Essential Functions:

• Experience required for commercial kitchen equipment
• License required for universal CFC - 5 years HVAC/R experience
• Expert working knowledge of all MEP trades and systems
• Valid drivers license required

• A minimum of 8 years' experience in proven hands-on ability to troubleshoot/fix/maintain equipment that supports a large resort.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience leading large teams of maintenance staff.
• Must have working knowledge of BAS/EAS/CMMS
• Must have a thorough understanding of chillers/boilers/steam plant operations