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Chief Engineer - Millennium Hilton New York One Un Plaza

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New York, NY, USA
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New York, NY, USA
Entry level
Leads hotel facility operations, safety, regulatory compliance, and maintenance across building, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, life safety, and grounds systems. Oversees inspections, preventive maintenance, energy conservation documentation, capital improvements, rehabilitations, contractor bidding, permitting, budgeting, inventory, and forecasting. Directs daily engineering department operations while improving guest service and team performance through engagement, development, retention, and recognition.
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Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Chief Engineer, you’re not just responsible for the safety and functionality of the property – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

  • Lead facility operations: Direct the functionality, safety, and compliance of the hotel’s buildings, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, life safety systems, and grounds in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Oversee facility maintenance: Conduct facility inspections, maintain documentation for energy management and conservation programs, and oversee preventive maintenance initiatives
  • Direct property improvements: Lead capital projects and property rehabilitations – including scheduling, budgeting, contractor bidding, and licensing/permitting – while ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Drive operational excellence: Direct daily department operations, including guest service initiatives, product quality, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting, and adherence to industry standards
  • Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs
Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

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About Us
Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.
Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.
Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work. 

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