Assistant Chief Engineer

Potato Head Group; Provinsi Bali; On-site; IDR 240,000,000 - 420,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Desa Potato Head Bali is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to support the Chief Engineer in overseeing engineering, maintenance and energy management systems across the luxury hotel. This hands-on leadership role covers HVAC, electrical, plumbing and safety, ensuring seamless operations behind the scenes for guest comfort.

You will lead the engineering team's day-to-day performance, while shaping long-term priorities for preventive maintenance, capital planning and energy efficiency across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with relevant discipline.
• Strong background across HVAC, electrical, plumbing and life safety systems.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing contractors.
• Familiar with Building Management Systems and energy performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance across hotel systems.
• Lead and develop the engineering team with safety and quality in focus.
• Drive energy-saving initiatives and manage maintenance budgets.
• Coordinate urgent tech issues, safety audits, and projects.

Skills

HVAC & Refrigeration

Electrical Systems

Plumbing

Fire & Life Safety

Building Management Systems

Leadership & Team Development

Contractor Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil)

Tools

EMS

Job description

Assistant Chief Engineer | Desa Potato Head, Bali

Desa Potato Head is a creative village in Seminyak, Bali, where design, culture, community and regeneration meet. Ranked among the World's 50 Best Hotels and recognised for its sustainability leadership, the property is home to distinctive dining outlets, a renowned beach club, and music and cultural spaces.

About The Job

We are looking for an Assistant Chief Engineer to support the Chief Engineer in overseeing the hotel's engineering, maintenance and energy management systems. This is a hands-on leadership role at the intersection of technical operations, safety and sustainability - ensuring that everything from HVAC to electrical to plumbing works quietly and reliably behind the scenes, so guests and teams never have to think about it.

A major part of the role is leading the engineering team's day-to-day performance, while also shaping longer-term priorities around energy efficiency, capital planning and preventive maintenance across the property.

What You'll Do

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance across the property, keeping HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other technical systems reliable and guest-ready
• Guide and develop the engineering team while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and technical performance
• Drive energy-saving initiatives, monitor utility performance, and manage maintenance resources and budgets with efficiency in mind
• Take ownership of urgent technical issues, contractor coordination, safety audits, spare parts, and engineering projects from day-to-day needs to longer-term improvements

What You Bring

• Proven experience in hotel engineering, ideally within luxury hotels or large-scale resorts, backed by a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil).
• Strong technical grounding across HVAC & refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, fire and life safety, mechanical equipment, and Building Management Systems, supported by relevant certifications (HVAC, Electrical-K3, OSHA-K3, Boiler Operations, or similar).
• A natural ability to lead, coach and develop a technical team, with confidence managing contractors, budgets and cross-departmental relationships.
• Comfort with digital maintenance tools such as EMS or similar systems, alongside strong planning, organizing and problem-solving instincts.
• Calm, clear communication and resilience under pressure, with a proactive and adaptable approach to daily challenges.

Why Join Us

A rare opportunity to be part of the engineering heartbeat of one of Bali's most distinctive creative hospitality destinations - keeping its systems running, its spaces safe, and its sustainability ambitions on track, while growing your own leadership and technical career.

About Desa Potato Head Bali

Desa Potato Head Bali is Potato Head's pioneering creative village, a constantly evolving, rooted-in-place ecosystem that blends cultural hospitality with environmental innovation.

Across 225 suites and studios, Desa brings together bars and restaurants, art and design, music, wellbeing, a beach club and a range of multidisciplinary social spaces, creating a unique hospitality experience in Bali.