Regional Director of Engineering

The Regional Director of Engineering (DOE) is responsible for leadership on a multi-location business, with international focus. The Regional DOE is ultimately responsible for daily management of all engineering and maintenance personnel, and all project management and implementation of business development and growth initiatives. This could include expansions, openings, task force and contract work. The scope of responsibility will include, but is not limited to the effective training of maintenance personnel, the effective management and execution of fleet maintenance operations, management of fleet vessels and maintenance program, and management and execution of Coast Guard inspections and documentation. The Director of Engineering is also responsible for the execution of capital asset projects and overall project management. Overall responsibilities are as follows, and not limited by other reasonable tasks assigned by the CEO and RED Leadership Team.

DAILY MAINTENANCE

• Overall management of a growing team of direct reports, with the ability to effectively up/down scale.
• Overall responsibility for the development and maintenance of an active and up-to-date list of parts and vendors.
  • Parts Management List: Active and up-to-date list of parts, financials/cost, and ordering processes.
  • Vendor Management List: Active and up-to-date contact information (to include names, emails, and phone numbers) and ordering processes and locations.
• Overall responsibility for the development and maintenance of an active and up-to-date current and preventative maintenance schedule, with a weekly reporting cadence on dates and financials. This includes the development and ongoing maintenance of ensuring oil, coolant, filters, pumps, etcetera, are always in stock.
• Overall responsibility for the development and maintenance of an active, update-to-date, and prioritized list of vessel projects.
• Overall responsibility for the coordination of maintenance and local contracted service providers to ensure documented timely repair and maintenance of all equipment as well as procurement of replacement machines or repair parts.
• Overall responsibility for the development and maintenance of detailed mechanical logs of each boat, to include (but not limited to): Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing components and logs.
• Overall responsibility for the development and communication of the scheduling and execution of all normal maintenance, such as transmission and oil changes of all vessels, including engine maintenance and service schedules.
• Overall responsibility for the care and execution of standard and/or emergency maintenance and repair of all vessels.
• In partnership with the VP of Asset Management, the DOE develops, proposes and maintains operating expense budgets for the local operation inclusive of: budgeting and cost estimating for current and future operations activities, operational expenditures, and capital improvements.
• Responsible for the timely submission of payables and purchase orders.
• Responsible for the accurate accounting for, and replenishment of, petty cash funds and the coordination with the VP of Asset Management.
• Responsible for the consistent and accurate reporting of costs, forecasting, and scheduling.

TEAM OPERATIONS

• The DOE is an essential member of the management team and is responsible for the direction and supervision of all maintenance team, and supervising and coordinating all phases of operations relating to the region(s).
• Overall responsibility for the selection, promotion, training and retention of all maintenance and engineering personnel.
• Responsible for P&L, equipment management and repair, and coordination of asset operations and oversight of team travel.
• Develops and implements standard operating procedures designed to ensure regulatory compliance of personnel and vessels consistent with RED brand standards and core values.
• Develop and deploy effective agendas and a consistent meeting cadence with direct reports and management team(s) as dictated by business needs.
• Provide visible and accountable vessel and crew checks and vessel walk-throughs when in region.
• Responsible for the overall supervision of all aspects of the Engineering Operation, including the marine maintenance technicians.
• Responsible for partnering with the VPs of Asset Management and Operations in the successful coordination and management of the marine Task force.

SAFETY

• Overall responsibility for overall cleanliness and safe condition of all vessels, spare parts, maintenance parts, and care and maintenance of the Shop.
• Ability to interpret, administer and insure compliance with government regulations construction, maintenance & repair, safety, training, work rules, environmental guidelines, and emergency response.
• Overall responsibility for daily maintenance of the progress reports of the maintenance channel.
• Responsible for the deployment of all aspects of vessel management in emergency planning, training, and deployment, including the creation, implementation, training and reviewing of yearly Hurricane Preparation Plan(s).
• Overall responsibility in partnering with Charter Operations to ensure the regular auditing and maintenance of all vessel binders to ensure all documentation is valid.
• Responsible for the consistent adherence to all aspects and training in RED Hospitality & Leisure safety standards to/ by Captains and Crew.
• Serve as Delivery Captain and on-site management for Hurricane Plan execution.
• Maintains a positive safety culture and reinforces safety training, rules and regulations as they apply operations.
• Overall responsibility for the preparation, coordinating and follow-up/through for all USCG inspections.

TRAINING AND COMPLIANCE

• Overall responsibility for the consistent training of Engineering and Maintenance teams.
• Manage Marine Operations training budgets, updates and approvals with company leaders in Operations, Human Resources and Finance and Accounting when appropriate.

CAPITAL PROJECTS

• Assist with the deployment, usage, and ongoing training of REDs Inventory Software.
• Overall responsibility for the developing and maintaining of service kits for each vessel.
• Management ongoing care, maintenance and organization of the Shop, including the following:
  • Develop and maintain an ongoing list of tools, supplies, and spare parts
  • Clean out and removal of all unnecessary items, including the coordination of disposal of parts/fluids, etcetera.
• Responsible for all aspects and parts of the effective preparation and deployment of haul outs.
• Responsible for the updating and securing of all necessary permits and/or inspections.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all third-party vendors and contractors, RED employees and leadership, hotel partners, and USCG connections.
• Responsible for the successful deployment of marine operations in any expansion, opening, task force and/or growth initiatives.
• Overall responsibility for the effective management of Boat Rental program.
• Overall responsibility for the effective management, budgeting, and cost management of the inventory shop(s) and purchasing.

• High School diploma, or equivalent.
• 4+ years of progressive management experience, with a minimum of 4+ years of project management experience, with strong estimating and job cost management skills.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate to, and work with, Senior Executives.
• Previous P&L responsibility, with a strong understanding of financial cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes to effectively manage multiple budgets on a routine basis.
• Thorough and current knowledge of marine and logistics operations with an understanding of the day-to-day operations of a busy hospitality marine industry.
• Strong written and oral communicative skills to draft business letters, develop reports, present oral presentations, create policies and procedures, and write repair specifications.
• Strong understanding of individual roles, interactions, and responsibilities of employees, including a knowledge of all aspects of performance management.
• Strong knowledge of, and adherence to, all USCG, OSHA, EPA, and state and local laws and ordinances governing workplace, crew and employee, and environmental safety.
• Strong technical abilities, and a proficiency in both G-Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to task force to other RED locations as needed.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow-up to a high volume of guest and management requests.
• Ability to stand, kneel, and/or engage in physical activity for lengthy periods of time, including lifting moderate to very heavy items.