Job Description

As the Chief Engineer , you will lead and oversee all aspects of the facilities maintenance department. This includes directing, coordinating, and exercising functional authority for planning, organizing, controlling, integrating, and ensuring the successful completion of projects, either directly or through subordinate supervisors.

• Plans and formulates the engineering program, organizing project staff based on project requirements.
• Manages the entire Engineering team, ensuring overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Assigns project personnel to specific phases or aspects of the project, including technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and product testing.
• Reviews product designs to ensure compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Coordinates activities related to technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and testing issues.
• Directs integration of technical activities and products.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget.
• Prepares interim and completion project reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the leadership team.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment.

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years of facilities maintenance experience.
• 1+ years of management experience.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact with all levels of team members and guests in an attentive and service-oriented manner.

Requirements

• Must have HVAC and CPO certifications.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Westgate Resorts is a Smoke and Tobacco-Free workplace. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for positions at Westgate.
• Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States.

Additional Information

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. __ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.