Chief Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities

Description

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it's with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.

Position Statement

The Chief Engineer is responsible for overseeing all engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, and work together with the integrated shopping mall. This role ensures the safety, functionality, and aesthetics of the property while maintaining compliance with local regulations and brand standards. The Chief Engineer leads a team of technicians and contractors to deliver exceptional guest and tenant experiences through proactive maintenance and efficient energy management, through sustainable practices.

What will I be doing?

As the Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Operational Management:

1. Lead and manage all engineering operations including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and building systems.
2. Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for hotels rooms, public areas, bac-of-house, food & beverage and culinary spaces.
3. Ensure all equipment and systems are operating efficiently and safely.

Team Leadership:

1. Supervise and train all engineering team members, ensuring high performance and adherence to safety protocols.
2. Schedule and allocate tasks to ensure timely completion of maintenance requests and projects.
3. Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, hospitality and continuous improvement.

Project & Assent Management:

1. Plan and execute capital improvement projects and renovations in coordination with the respective stakeholders.
2. Maintain accurate records of equipment, warranties, service contracts, and maintenance logs.
3. Manage vendor relationships and oversee outsourced maintenance services.

Compliance & Safety:

1. Ensure compliance with local building codes, health and safety regulations, and environmental standards.
2. Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
3. Lead emergency response efforts related to engineering systems (eg. Power outages, water leaks).

Energy & Sustainability:

1. Monitor energy usage and implement initiatives to reduce consumption and improve sustainability.
2. Recommend upgrades and retrofits to improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs.
3. Leads and drives the Green Mark certification process and the annual renewal for the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification.

What are we looking for?

A Chief Engineer serving Hilton Brands and is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Professional qualification in Engineering, Building and maintenance related field.
• At least 8-10 years in an Engineering environment and/or at least have 3 years in a Chief Engineer position in a large-scale hotel/hospitality concept.
• Have specialized knowledge on water treatment, hydraulics, mechanics, chillers, air flows, H.V.A.C., L.V., electronics, sound, TV, lighting, elevators, boilers, pumps, etc.
• Capable of maintenance for all hotel building services including air-conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration, electrical installation, lighting system, plumbing system, boiler, laundry, kitchen, lift, fire protection, escalator, sound system, TV system, etc.
• Possess a combination of technical expertise, project management skills, stakeholder engagement experience and regulatory knowledge.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all

Tell employers what skills you have

Fire Safety
Vendor Relationships
Hardware
Sustainable Tourism
HVAC
Electrical
Energy Management
Energy Efficiency
Emergency Response
Team Leadership
Corrective Maintenance
Technical Support

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