Director of Engineering - Okana Resort

About Us:

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Location Description:

Welcome to OKANA Resort and Indoor WaterPark. Located along the picturesque Oklahoma River in the vibrant Horizons District, near downtown Oklahoma City, OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park offers exceptional career opportunities.   Conveniently situated with a dynamic indoor waterpark, over 400 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including premium riverfront accommodations, a range of dining options, and extensive meeting and event spaces spanning 30,000 square feet, OKANA provides a unique setting for a rewarding career journey.   Shape your career in the heart of Oklahoma City at OKANA. Join us to contribute to our distinctive atmosphere and foster your personal and professional growth. Be a part of OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park, where your career aspirations meet a world-class destination.

Overview:

Shape your years of leadership skills and career experience by being a part of our supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success.

 

Located along the picturesque Oklahoma River in the vibrant Horizons District of Oklahoma City, OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark offers exceptional career opportunities. Join us as the Director of Engineering to oversee the operations of our Engineering team to launch this world-class property.

 

OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark features a dynamic indoor waterpark, over 400 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including premium riverfront accommodations, a range of dining options, and extensive meeting and event space spanning 27,000 square feet.

 

Our Vision for our team members:

• Be a part of the opening team of OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark, where your career aspirations meet a world-class destination
• Contribute to our distinctive atmosphere and foster your personal and professional growth
• An individual committed to creating exceptional guest experiences
• Be appreciated for what you bring to the team
• Learn and grow with a company that values its associates

Why OKANA:

• Competitive wages
• People-first culture
• Health insurance
• Retirement savings
• Growth opportunities
• Paid time off
• Festive environment
• Perks & discounts

About the role

The Director of Engineering is a crucial leadership role at OKANA Resort, tasked with maintaining the integrity and operational efficiency of the entire resort. This position demands not only extensive certifications and experience in resort engineering, including aquatics systems, but also a proven ability to lead independently and proactively. The ideal candidate will be an expert in managing complex mechanical, electrical, and structural systems in a resort setting and will exhibit a strong capacity for self-direction and innovative problem-solving.

 

What you will be doing:

• Engineering Leadership: Oversee all engineering aspects of the resort, including the physical building structure, mechanical, electrical, water treatment, HVAC systems, kitchen & laundry equipment, and extensive aquatics operations.
• Team Development: Recruit, train, and mentor the engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence in customer service and maintenance standards.
• Strategic Initiative: Act as a self-starter who anticipates challenges and proactively addresses issues before they impact resort operations or guest satisfaction.
• Project Management: Utilize expert knowledge in hotel/resort openings to lead and manage projects effectively, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
• Collaborative Excellence: Work seamlessly with other members of the resort management team to achieve overarching goals focused on client and associate satisfaction.

What you bring to the role:

• High school diploma, bachelor’s degree in related course of study and/or relevant certifications required.
• Read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• 7+ years of Hotel Director of Engineering experience; waterparks/large aquatics facilities preferred.
• Hotel/resort opening experience, including knowledge of Project Management responsibilities.
• Leadership skills; Develop and train the Engineering team.
• Experience dealing with vendors to negotiate service agreements.
• Experience creating & implementing an effective preventive maintenance program for all areas of the resort.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, life safety systems, preventative maintenance systems and all related engineering disciplines.
• Financial acumen to manage budgets, control costs, and implement operational standards that are cost effective to ownership.
• Ability to create a 5-year Capital Plan for hotel repairs and improvements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers OKANA team members.

 

 

OKANA Resort is part of Pyramid Global Hospitality, a leading hospitality company that offers career opportunities and has a steadfast commitment to putting people first.

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Compensation Range:The compensation for this position is $116,000.00/Yr. - $145,000.00/Yr. based on qualifications and experience.