Regional Chief Engineer

Founded in 2005, Shashi is an innovative, disruptive, and technologically advanced company, driving the future of hospitality to meet the ever-changing needs of the global business traveler. With deep expertise in hospitality & technology, and an entrepreneurial DNA, Shashi has developed one of the most premium portfolios on the West Coast.  

The Shashi collection boasts ten hotels in premium locations, minutes away from major tech campuses including Apple, Google, Microsoft, Intuit, and Stanford. In additional we have premier locations in Downtown Portland, OR and Glendale, CA. Our portfolio includes three Marriott Aloft hotels, four Hyatt branded hotels, the boutique Nest Palo Alto, and our brand-new Shashi Hotel, an upscale urban resort in Mountain View.

Shashi Group is currently searching for a Regional Chief Engineer to join our growing team. 

This position supports the hotel engineering organization and plays a key role in overseeing coordinating and assisting the activities of the maintenance staff. Ensures repair maintenance and engineering activities and the preventative maintenance program are completed as directed and supports or monitors capital repair and renovation projects. The major responsibility in this position is providing direction to hotel engineering staff members by advising them how to accomplish the maintenance and engineering functions of the hotel.  This person must understand the practices techniques and technologies required in the work they are performing or monitoring.

Job Description

• Effectively and professionally communicates with co-workers and supervisor.
• Follows company policies and procedures and ensures adherence is achieved by field engineering staff members.
• Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.
• Conducts or arranges for training of co-workers and subordinates regarding safety security department procedures repair and maintenance techniques operational procedures and service guidelines.
• Supervises and assists engineering staff in maintaining and repairing fire and life safety systems room equipment HVAC plumbing and electrical systems kitchen appliances refrigeration equipment pool equipment lighting laundry equipment and other systems/equipment as directed.
• Performs skilled repair and maintenance operations using power tools hand tools welding equipment etc.
• Meets with vendors and suppliers to discuss scope of and products and materials used in repair activities.
• Obtains pricing and bids or develops cost estimates as directed.
• Support the capital purchasing program in accordance with guidelines.
• Interprets specifications blueprints plans and manuals for successful supervision of activities.
• Ensure hotels are operated safely efficiently and in accordance with regulatory agencies.
• Conduct Peer Review or other site visits at hotels in area of responsibility.
• Generate written reports and recommendations. Note: Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Corporate management.
• Will be required to work nights weekends and holidays.
• Will be required to work in fast paced environment.
• Establishes and develops external relationships with vendors for bids purchasing and receiving supplies as well as guests at the hotel with regard to customer service.
• Travel is required approximately 80% of the time.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Two years of college or vocational training in electrical or mechanical engineering or plumbing plus six years work experience in facilities maintenance plant operations or engineering services for a hotel or hotels.
• One or more certifications in plumbing HVAC or electrical. Minimum Type III EPA Certification for refrigerant reclamation and charging required. Other licensure as required by law.
• Ability to communicate appropriately with hotel staff and Corporate staff.
• Specialization in technical crafts (HVAC electrical plumbing etc.) is required. An ability to advance knowledge in these areas and to mentor others is essential.
• Customer service
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to monitor contractor activity
• Project management

Shashi Group is an inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and will select a candidate based on job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, or any other basis protected by state law, federal law, or local ordinance.

Source: Hospitality Online