Company Description
Company Description
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a renowned luxury hotel brand with a global presence and a commitment to creating lasting memories for our guests. With over 30,000 colleagues worldwide, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service, fostering a culture of excellence, and making special happen.
Hotel Overview:
Located in the heart of downtown Fairmont New Orleans will be an impressive new addition to Fairmont’s luxury portfolio, offering 250 luxury guest rooms, four food & drink venues, a rooftop pool with expansive views of the city, more than 19,000 square feet of function space, and a 10,000 square-foot spa.
This property is destined to become an illustrious destination in the Central Business District, nearby the city’s renowned and historic French Quarter.
Job Description
- Oversee daily engineering operations across guestrooms, public areas, outlets, spa, and back-of-house facilities
- Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and protect asset value
- Perform and coordinate timely repairs of all hotel systems, equipment, and fixtures
- Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with all safety, fire, life, environmental, and regulatory standards
- Respond to emergency maintenance needs and critical/VIP guest requests promptly
- Supervise, schedule, and support the engineering team; assign work orders and prioritize tasks to ensure productivity and timely response
- Monitor labor logs, attendance, and staffing levels to maintain cost efficiency
- Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-skilled team while fostering a positive, accountable, and service-driven culture
- Monitor energy usage and collaborate on sustainability initiatives to control utility costs
- Assist with budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, and cost control
- Support capital projects, renovations, and contractor oversight
- Communicate operational issues to the Director of Engineering and collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless hotel operations
- Lead by example with a hands-on, guest-focused approach, promoting safety, service excellence, and Fairmont brand values
Qualifications
- Technical degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or Facilities Management, 1st class operating engineer license is preferred
- Minimum 5–8 years of progressive luxury hotel engineering experience
- Previous supervisory or management experience
- Strong technical expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems
- Working knowledge of Building Management Systems
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- Job-Category: Engineering & Maintenance
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Schedule: Full-Time
