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Chief Engineer-Temporary

Holiday Inn Houma
Houma, LA Temporary
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2027

The Holiday Inn Houma, located at 1800 Martin Luther King Blvd, is now hiring for a Chief Engineer. This position is temporary and expected to last a few months.

The Chief Engineer position is responsible for the following: maintaining the entire hotel facility, including the physical hotel structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, and related equipment, in accordance with energy conservation and preventive maintenance programs. Ensure the upkeep of the guest areas to maintain an attractive hotel. Manage all rehabilitation, expansion, and special projects.

Education:
  • Graduation from high school and from an apprenticeship and/or advanced training program for operating engineers, recognized by the industry and trade, or any other combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

Experience:

  • Five years experience as a journey mechanic or engineer with a class-A hotel company or related industry.
  • Two years experience as a head or assistant chief engineer in the same or similar environment.

Licenses and Certificates:

  • Any licenses or permits that may be required by law or company regulations, such as an electrician’s license.
  • Must be EPA-certified in the safe use and handling of refrigerants used at the property.
Physical Requirements:
  • Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
  • Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Specific Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
  • Excellent knowledge of electrical systems, components and devices, HVAC systems, boilers, mechanical systems; and the maintenance and repair of all.
  • Excellent knowledge of public construction and building systems, all related permits and licensing, and new and existing codes pertaining to public building and fire safety.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software programs associated with engineering.
  • Skilled in the proper and safe use of all tools, equipment, materials, chemicals, and products relating to the department.
  • Excellent English, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to remain informed on state-of-the-art developments affecting the safe and effective operation of the building facility.
  • Ability to analyze all associated systems as to their design, intent, and effective performance.
  • Ability to positively communicate and instruct team members, offering assistance in areas where they lack knowledge, skills, or experience.
  • Able to rephrase or ‘translate’ fairly technical information into terms in a layperson can easily understand.

Essential (partial list):

  • Comply at all times with Expotel Hospitality Service standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.

  • Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds, and other assets, in a safe and acceptable state of repair.
  • Ensure that the hotel is in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.
  • Ensure that all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested, and certified per hotel standards or authority having justification.
  • Supervise the engineers and ensure they are properly trained in the customer service program, standard operating procedures, and loss prevention standards.
  • Actively participate in energy conservation programs per Expotel Hospitality Service standards.
  • Review all Guest and Meeting Planner comment cards to ensure that problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner.
  • Ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • Assist with the administration of all vendor contracts controlled by the Engineering Department hotel standards.
  • Assist in developing and controlling wage/salary, other expenses, and energy budgets per Expotel Hospitality Service financial standards.
  • Assist in developing financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.
  • Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations.
  • Repair and program hotel electronic lock system

Benefits:

Employee Discounts, Job Training, Health Insurance

Salary : $15

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