Chief Engineer

Summary: Under the direct supervision of the General Manager, this position directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organizing, control, integration, and completion of engineering project within Unicoi State Park & Lodge by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:

• Plans and implements engineering programs, including defining the project philosophy, activities, milestones, and staff requirements.
• Develops and maintains a schedule and budget for the assigned engineering project.
• Provides reports on the status of project milestones and adjusts schedule accordingly.
• Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget.
• Identifies project staffing requirements and coordinates staffing with supporting organizational managers.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program of all-building equipment and public areas, including the training of the Engineering staff on the management of such a program.
• Maintain inventory of all parts and supplies.
• Purchase all parts, supplies, tools and equipment related to Engineering.
• Ensure the proper operation, maintenance and operation of all equipment.
• Monitor staff performance in all phases of job functions ensuring that all procedures are carried out to department standards, rectify any deficiencies with respective personnel.
• Authorize requests for vacation/sick leave, schedule changes, overtime etc.
• Approve bills and invoices, statements, budget data.
• Follow up on projects and assignments given by the General Manager.
• Adheres to all State of Georgia, Department of Natural Resources, and Corporate regulations.
• Keeps records of work accomplished, operating statistics, R&M costs, utilities and preventative maintenance.
• Oversees the Loss Prevention program and works closely with the 3^rd shift personnel to ensure the safety and security of all guests and employees.
• Maintains a secure building as it pertains to lock and key control.
• Assists in all emergencies in order to protect our guests and associates, and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency. Must act as quickly and responsibly as possible to return the building to its normal operating status.
• Ensures all preventative maintenance programs are followed and modified, if needed.
• Assists Safety Committee in all aspects.