Director of Engineering

The Director of Engineering and Security at Black Rock Mountain Resort is a senior leader responsible for the full operational integrity of one of Utah's most distinctive hospitality and events properties. This role oversees all aspects of engineering, facilities maintenance, infrastructure management, and property security across the hotel and the adjoining ice hockey events center. The Director ensures that every system, every space, and every piece of equipment on property is running safely, efficiently, and to the high standards guests and event clients expect.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop the Engineering team; Oversee all hotel systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire safety, life safety, and building automation systems; Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment, systems, and guest room assets; Ensure the hotel property is maintained in excellent condition at all times; Respond to and resolve maintenance requests through the work order system; Manage vendor and contractor relationships for specialized repairs, inspections, and capital projects; Develop and manage the Engineering department budget; Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements; Oversee all engineering and facilities functions for the ice hockey events center; Manage and maintain ice refrigeration and rink systems; Coordinate ice resurfacing schedules and equipment maintenance for Zamboni or equivalent machines; Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and manage the property security team; Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and protocols; Oversee all property surveillance systems including CCTV, access control, key card management, and alarm systems; Serve as primary liaison between the resort and local law enforcement; Conduct and oversee incident investigations; Develop and lead property-wide emergency preparedness planning; Oversee the lost and found program

Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the property for extended periods; Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching across various work environments; Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly; Comfortable working in a wide range of conditions including heat, cold, wet environments, mechanical spaces, and on or around ice surfaces; Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces as needed; May be exposed to hazardous materials, refrigerants, or elevated noise levels, appropriate PPE will be provided and required; Willingness to learn and become proficient in CIMCO Refrigeration systems and ice surface products such as Jet Ice

Nice to have

Knowledge of CIMCO Refrigeration systems and ice surface products such as Jet Ice

Benefits

Opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders; Meaningful stretch assignments; Exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets; Opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact; Well-being and career growth