Chief Engineer

Yellowstone Club's Facilities department is currently seeking candidates for a Chief Engineer. This is a full-time, year-round position located in Big Sky, Montana.

The purpose of this role is to manage and oversee all aspects of facility maintenance, including the assignment of work orders, project execution, crew supervision, and system maintenance while fostering a supportive work environment and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assign work orders and preventative maintenance items to crews using CMMS application.
• Develop project scopes and estimates for approvals.
• Execute projects within given timelines and budgets.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules for all assets.
• Follow company safety policies and implementation of new safety polices for the department.

Supervision & Management:

• Oversee daily activities of the mechanical staff.
• Mange crews to complete preventative maintenance promptly.
• Empower crew members to make informed decisions and use these moments as learning opportunities. Avoid micromanagement where possible.
• Train crew leads and supervisors on building systems to ensure they can handle day-to-day operations effectively.
• Ensure supervisors can manage all crew workloads and preventative maintenance tasks.

Systems & Maintenance:

• General understating of mechanical systems including but limited to: large boiler plants, large chiller plants, heating and chilled water system loops, lighting control, fire suppression, fire alarm, underground storage tanks, diesel generators and building automation.
• Understanding of commercial kitchen equipment and restaurant operation.
• Update CMMS with new buildings and preventative maintenance items.
• Regularly review and adjust preventative maintenance timelines as necessary.
• Ensure all time and materials are accurately logged in CMMS.
• Tag projects that involve loss, damage, or tasks outside of our scope, especially if they are billable.
• Ensure on hand material are in stock and order as needed.

Collaboration & Coordination:

• Collaborate with the VP on time-off approvals and crew schedules.
• Assist the VP in planning for future crew needs.
• Work with the weekend crew to solve problems independently or with the supervisor's guidance.

Recruitment & Development:

• Hire mechanical staff as needed, employing creative strategies to find suitable candidates.
• Train managers and supervisors to understand the scope and expectations of the facilities team.
• Continually improve people management skills with an empathetic approach to team needs.

Budgeting & Project Management:

• Track time by building on preventive maintenance items to review with VP for accurate budgeting.
• Track all employees entered work orders and costs using tags for different department and locations.

Communication & Leadership:

• Communicate regularly with the VP to ensure support for major needs
• Guide the maintenance team without micromanaging. Offer input when necessary, ensuring it is constructive and helpful.
• Empower employees to learn from their decisions, fostering growth through opportunities for improvement.
• Build lasting relationships with subcontractors.

Leadership & Support:

• Lead by example, offering support and direction to staff without performing the tasks directly.
• Build relationships with managers and supervisors to address their needs and enhance team performance.
• Avoid micromanagement of project aspects while guiding in a supportive manner.

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree preferred.
• Five or more years of facility management experience with 2 years in a chief engineering role.
• Work on large campuses or buildings over 500,000 SF.

Yellowstone Club offers great benefits including:

• Free transportation to and from Bozeman
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Discounted Ski Pass
• Employee Ski Days
• Complimentary shift meals
• 401k eligibility and bi-weekly match
• Access to onsite fitness center 24/7
• Discounted Employee Housing in Big Sky or Gallatin Gateway
• Discounts to over 1000 retailers through ADP LifeMart
• End of season Employee Appreciation Day and retail sale

For more information about the Club, visit www.yellowstoneclub.com.

To apply, please visit www.yellowstoneclub.com and click on "YC Careers" at the bottom of the homepage. Or through this web link:

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