Director of Engineering   Employer: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Job Location: Kauai , HI Cash Compensation: Industry Type: Building Owners Job Description: Description the westin princeville ocean resort villas will bring the refreshing and soothing feel of the Westin Hotels to an already tranquil town with the aloha spirit and energy of the neighboring islands. the westin princeville ocean resort villas invites you to our 346 studio, one and two bedroom villas and our multi-level pool and two intimate plunge pools overlooking the pacific ocean. we are a member of starwood vacation ownership, the hospitality industry's leader in innovation and service. this position is essential to maintaining our beautiful resort that will make every owner and guest's stay rejuvenating and renewed. the director of engineering is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the engineering department. ensure that the property is safe and secure as well as communication meets resort standards for maximum guest satisfaction. act as the main contact for guests and other resort departments concerning resort maintenance and landscaping. Qualifications POSITION PURPOSE Maintain the entire resort facility, including the physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, and related equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventative maintenance programs. Ensure the upkeep of guest areas to maintain an attractive resort. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AVERAGE % OF TIME 35% Conduct walk-throughs and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure(s) of the resort, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment. 35% Verify completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back of the house spaces, and grounds. Verify completion of all repairs, replacement, and renovation projects to offices and employee work areas. 10% Assist in hiring, training, supervising, and disciplining department staff and all other staff under direction of the Engineering Department, such as painters, upholsterers, and groundskeepers. 10% Adhere to all corporate-required purchasing policies and controls, including, but not limited to, all outside contractor bids, budgets, and schedules. Follow prescribed safety procedures for personnel and equipment by the company and OSHA. 5% Maintain effective Energy Management and Preventive Maintenance programs and conduct special training for other operating departments on the safe and efficient use of equipment and energy in the resort. 5% Inform the General Manager and resort department heads on a regular basis regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure(s), related systems, and equipment offering prudent, cost effective proposals for maintaining these systems. Access and input information into a computer and generate reports. Other: Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the resort. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Starwood rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the resort facilities. Employees who violate resort rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the resort: · Supervise necessary repairs and maintenance throughout the resort. · Prepare technical data, bidding, project work, alterations, and repairs for properties. Must have basic knowledge of building codes. · Actively train in fire prevention, environmental health and safety, and engineering systems. Attend all meetings regarding resort operations, i.e., department, fire, safety, health and quality improvement. · Oversee daily and weekly payrolls. Prepare departmental manpower schedules. · Oversee water treatment programs. · Attend morning walk arounds as required. SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities: · Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace. · Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process. · Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. · Most tasks are performed in a team environment with the employee acting as a team leader. There is minimal direct supervision. · Must possess basic computational ability. · Must possess basic computer skills. · Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required. · Must have a thorough knowledge of all types of mechanical equipment such as chillers, boilers, water softeners, and refrigeration equipment. · Must have thorough knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems, maintenance of records of power, water and fuel consumption. · Must have experience in office procedures, ordering materials, securing bids, and of city codes and other applicable building laws, building construction, blueprint reading, etc. · Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations, including, but not limited to the following statutes and their state and local analogues (where applicable): Title VII, ADEA, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, FMLA, and NLRA. Physical Demands · Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature generally is moderate and controlled by resort environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10ºF) and boiler rooms (+110°F), possibly for one hour or more. · Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 5 hours per day. Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task. · The worker is subject to noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the surrounding noise level. · The worker is subject to vibration: exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. · The worker is subject to hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. · The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation. · The worker is subject to oils: there is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids. · Machine operators: (without inspection), Mechanics, skilled trades people. Works with lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach. Also, mechanics and skilled tradespeople and those who do work of a non repetitive in nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc. · Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the resort on a timely basis. · Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks occasionally. · Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. · Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently. · Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally. · Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. · Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates. · Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception. · Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment. · Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, 10-key adding machine, electric typewriter, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, FAX machines, photocopiers, dolly and other office equipment as needed. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS Education High school or equivalent education required. Bachelor's Degree or related technical school degree preferred. Experience Five to seven years in a major resort, hospital, or building, including four years in a supervisory capacity. Licenses or Certificates Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates or permits. Must possess, or have the ability and experience to acquire, a first class operating engineer's license in boilers and air conditioning as required. Grooming All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Starwood standards. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Company Description: About W Hotels Worldwide W Hotels is a global lifestyle brand with 23 properties in the most vibrant cities around the world. Inspiring and indulging its guests with thoughtful, refreshing and stylish experiences, signature restaurants, bars and destination spas, W has become the fastest growing luxury hotel brand in the world. Each hotel offers a unique mix of innovative design, comfort, and cultural influences from fashion and design to music and art and everything in between. W�??s first residential property, W Dallas-Victory, opened in June of 2006, and soon thereafter was named a Forbes Magazine �??Top Business Hotel.�?� In North America and Latin America, W Hotels have been announced in Austin, Downtown Atlanta, Buckhead Atlanta, Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Hoboken, Hollywood, Huntington Beach, Minneapolis, Downtown New York, Santiago, Scottsdale, South Beach, and Washington, D.C. In Europe, W Hotels have been announced in Athens, Barcelona, Milan and St. Petersburg. In Asia, W has announced properties in Bangkok, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macao-Studio City, Shanghai and Yokohama. In Africa and the Middle East, W has announced properties in Amman, Doha, Dubai-Festival City, Dubai-The Palm and Marrakech. W�??s first Retreat & Spa, W Maldives, opened in September of 2006. In 2007, W Maldives received the prestigious Travel + Leisure Design Award for Best Resort. W has plans to open Retreat & Spa hotels in Bali, Koh Samui, Vieques and Verbier, the latter of which will serve as W�??s first ski retreat.