Director of engineering (On Site Opportunity)

The Opportunity Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Director to join our HIC - Corporate Engineering department. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Corporate Operations team, where you’ll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests. Who We Are At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities to our colleagues. As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers. Why Now? This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception. How We Care for Our People What sets us apart is our purpose—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2013. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong. We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include: Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally Flexible work schedule Work-life benefits Who You Are As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results driven and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally. ________________________________________ The Role Key Responsibilities: Manage the corporate Engineering continuous improvement program. Monitor, analyze, and report monthly operational, maintenance, safety, and efficiency KPIs. Assess hotel physical conditions through inspections, X-Ray audits, and periodic reviews. Identify operational, technical, and safety risks and coordinate corrective actions. Analyze electricity, gas, diesel, and water consumption to identify variances and optimization opportunities. Develop and maintain standards, SOPs, manuals, templates, benchmarks, and control tools. Manage Engineering technical information and databases to support field operations. Prepare executive reports on performance indicators, safety, and physical conditions for regional leaders, owners, and other stakeholders. Conduct root cause analyses and recommend sustainable solutions to recurring issues. Train and advise operational teams on technical procedures, safety, regulatory compliance, and best practices. Ensure compliance with corporate guidelines and applicable local regulations. Support the technical review of drawings, scopes of work, bills of quantities, and bidding or quotation processes. Special Initiatives and Cross-Functional Projects: Participate in hotel openings, conversions, renovations, and special projects as part of task force teams. Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Safety, Procurement, Development, and regional teams on improvement initiatives. Coordinate standardization, energy efficiency, safety, and asset reliability projects. Promote new tools, processes, and technologies that improve decision-making and Engineering performance. Support technical assessments and priority projects requiring exposure to multiple departments and properties. The Opportunity Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Director to join our HIC - Corporate Engineering department. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Corporate Operations team, where you’ll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests. Who We Are At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities to our colleagues. As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers. Why Now? This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception. How We Care for Our People What sets us apart is our purpose—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2013. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong. We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include: Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally Flexible work schedule Work-life benefits Who You Are As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results driven and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally. ________________________________________ The Role Key Responsibilities: Manage the corporate Engineering continuous improvement program. Monitor, analyze, and report monthly operational, maintenance, safety, and efficiency KPIs. Assess hotel physical conditions through inspections, X-Ray audits, and periodic reviews. Identify operational, technical, and safety risks and coordinate corrective actions. Analyze electricity, gas, diesel, and water consumption to identify variances and optimization opportunities. Develop and maintain standards, SOPs, manuals, templates, benchmarks, and control tools. Manage Engineering technical information and databases to support field operations. Prepare executive reports on performance indicators, safety, and physical conditions for regional leaders, owners, and other stakeholders. Conduct root cause analyses and recommend sustainable solutions to recurring issues. Train and advise operational teams on technical procedures, safety, regulatory compliance, and best practices. Ensure compliance with corporate guidelines and applicable local regulations. Support the technical review of drawings, scopes of work, bills of quantities, and bidding or quotation processes. Special Initiatives and Cross-Functional Projects: Participate in hotel openings, conversions, renovations, and special projects as part of task force teams. Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Safety, Procurement, Development, and regional teams on improvement initiatives. Coordinate standardization, energy efficiency, safety, and asset reliability projects. Promote new tools, processes, and technologies that improve decision-making and Engineering performance. Support technical assessments and priority projects requiring exposure to multiple departments and properties. Experience Required: 3+ years of experience in hotel engineering, facilities management, maintenance operations, continuous improvement, or a comparable technical role. Experience in multi-property or corporate hotel operations is preferred. Experience Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field. Relevant professional certifications are preferred. Experience with CMMS, BMS, energy management platforms, technical reporting, and engineering performance systems. The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary. ________________________________________ We welcome you: Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better. We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place. Experience Required: 3+ years of experience in hotel engineering, facilities management, maintenance operations, continuous improvement, or a comparable technical role. Experience in multi-property or corporate hotel operations is preferred. Experience Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field. Relevant professional certifications are preferred. Experience with CMMS, BMS, energy management platforms, technical reporting, and engineering performance systems. The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary. ________________________________________ We welcome you: Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better. We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.