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Koa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach, Koloa, Hawaii, United States of America Job Description Posted Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM Who We Are: A Luxury Hotel on Kauai, Hawaii - Experience working at this sophisticated luxury oceanfront destination situated on world-famous Poipu Beach, on the sun-kissed south shore of the Hawaiian island of Kauai. Inspired by the spectacular sunsets, colorful native flowers and vibrant sea life of Kauai, Koa Kea Hotel & Resort captures the natural essence of luxury island adventure. At this property, you will be part of a team that values being proactive with guests and giving them a memorable experience for every stay. Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Apply Today! Company Description: Pacific Hospitality Group provides a unique value proposition to investors and team members through our owner/operator approach. We are a family-focused company committed to long-term holds that enable us to grow our business and our team members. Our vision is to enrich people’s lives by offering memorable experiences, giving back to our communities and honoring God in all that we do. We are focused on long-term value creation and sustainable growth. Integrity, Compliance, Value Creation, Principled Entrepreneurship, Customer Focus, Knowledge, Change, Humility, Respect, & Fulfillment Job Responsibilities What You Will Accomplish The Chief Engineer at Koa Kea Resort is responsible for leading the engineering department and maintaining the resort’s physical assets, infrastructure, and critical systems to luxury hospitality standards. This leadership role ensures operational efficiency, guest comfort, and safety while supporting sustainability, regulatory compliance, and capital asset protection. Leadership & Team Management Supervise and schedule engineering staff, including maintenance techs, engineers, and external contractors. Conduct regular training, performance evaluations, and safety briefings. Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and guest-first service. Facility Operations Oversee daily maintenance and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire life safety, elevators, pools/spas, and mechanical systems. Ensure timely execution of preventive maintenance programs (PMP). Respond swiftly to guest room and property service requests. Asset Protection & CapEx Maintain equipment and infrastructure to extend asset life. Monitor systems performance, identify risks, and plan capital improvement projects. Prepare and manage engineering department budget. Compliance & Safety Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ADA, and all local/state building codes. Maintain records, logs, and permits for inspections, audits, and licenses. Lead safety programs, emergency protocols, and risk mitigation efforts. Energy & Sustainability Monitor and reduce utility consumption (electricity, gas, water). Implement energy conservation measures and support green initiatives. Track and report KPIs related to environmental performance. Partner with Housekeeping, Front Office, Security, and F&B to resolve facility-related issues. Provide engineering support for special events, banquets, and renovation projects. Participate in property leadership meetings and strategic planning. What You Will Bring Minimum 5 years of engineering/facilities management experience in a luxury hotel or resort. Proven leadership experience in team management and vendor oversight. Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and building automation systems. Working knowledge of CMMS or maintenance management software. Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Physical ability to perform manual tasks and respond quickly in emergencies. Great If You Have Blue/Red Card Pool Certification HVAC Certification Certification in EPA Universal Refrigerant Handling, OSHA 10/30, or equivalent preferred. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pacific Hospitality Group

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