Assistant Chief Engineer | The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hilton; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 268,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Abu Dhabi is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to support the Chief Engineer in managing day-to-day Engineering operations across hotel facilities, equipment, and building systems. You will help lead the engineering team, oversee preventive maintenance, and ensure adherence to health and safety standards to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

You will drive maintenance excellence, supervise the team, coordinate with contractors, and respond swiftly to emergencies while minimizing

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required with hospitality context preferred.
• 3–5 years in a hotel or hospitality engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of MEP, HVAC, and life-safety systems.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering operations: Support daily Engineering Department operations and ensure efficient maintenance.
• Maintain exceptional facility standards: Monitor facilities and systems to hotel standards.
• Drive preventive maintenance excellence: Plan and follow up on maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and coach engineering staff.
• Ensure safety and compliance: Uphold Hilton standards and health and safety requirements.
• Optimize operational efficiency: Support energy conservation, cost control and inventory.
• Coordinate technical solutions: Collaborate with hotel departments, contractors, and service providers.
• Respond to operational challenges: Provide timely support during maintenance emergencies.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

HVAC

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Guest satisfaction

Operational excellence

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Facilities management software

Job description

Job Description

As an Assistant Chief Engineer, you will support the Chief Engineer in managing the day-to-day operation of the Engineering department, ensuring all hotel facilities, equipment, and building systems are maintained to the highest standards. You will help lead the engineering team, oversee preventive maintenance programs, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and contribute to delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering operations: Support the Chief Engineer in managing daily Engineering Department operations, ensuring efficient maintenance activities, smooth facility operations, and compliance with hotel standards.


• Maintain exceptional facility standards: Monitor the condition and performance of all hotel facilities, equipment, and systems, ensuring guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house areas are maintained to the highest standards.


• Drive preventive maintenance excellence: Plan, coordinate, and follow up on preventive and corrective maintenance programs to minimize downtime and ensure reliability of all engineering systems.


• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise, guide, and support engineering colleagues through coaching, training, and performance feedback to build a skilled and motivated team.


• Ensure safety and compliance: Maintain compliance with Hilton standards, local regulations, health and safety requirements, fire and life safety procedures, and environmental practices.


• Optimize operational efficiency: Support energy conservation initiatives, cost-control measures, inventory management, and efficient utilization of engineering resources.


• Coordinate technical solutions: Work closely with hotel departments, contractors, and service providers to resolve technical issues and support smooth hotel operations.


• Respond to operational challenges: Provide timely support during maintenance emergencies, breakdowns, and urgent guest-related engineering requests while ensuring minimal disruption to hotel operations.

Qualifications

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.


• Minimum 3–5 years of engineering experience within the hospitality industry, in same role.


• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building maintenance systems.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.


• Previous experience with international hotel brands is preferred.


• Strong understanding of health, safety, and compliance standards.


• Proactive mindset with a strong commitment to guest satisfaction, quality, and operational excellence.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hotel environment and support a high-performing engineering team.