Assistant Chief Engineering

Novotel Hotels; Makassar; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 820,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Accor team benefits, incl. a

global discount's on accommodation

food & beverage discount

A supportive and collaborative work环境

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Job summary

Accor Makassar hotel is seeking a hands‑on Chief Engineer to lead the engineering department, oversee preventative maintenance, and drive safe, high‑quality service across the property. You will coach the engineering team, manage priorities, support capital projects, and collaborate with other departments to deliver a seamless luxury guest experience.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and building services, with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hotel engineering, facilities management or maintenance leadership role, ideally within a five star hotel, premium hospitality environment or large-scale facility.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing engineering teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across building services, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and general maintenance systems.
• Sound understanding of preventative maintenance programs, contractor management, WHS and statutory compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across departments.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Chief Engineer in leading the Engineering department and daily operations across the hotel.
• Overseeing preventative maintenance programs and the performance of building services, plant and equipment.
• Leading, coaching and developing the engineering team while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Managing maintenance priorities, contractor works and compliance requirements to the highest standard.
• Supporting capital projects, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Working closely with operational departments to ensure a seamless luxury guest experience.
• Acting as the department leader in the absence of the Chief Engineer and providing hands-on technical support when required.

Skills

Engineering leadership

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Contractor management

WHS

Tools

Building services knowledge

Job description

Company Description

Hotel that makes every moment matter

The centrally-located Novotel Makassar Grand Shayla provides everything the discerning traveller looks for in a hotel. After a day's work in the business centre, or sightseeing around town, reap the benefits of a massage or a dip in the outdoor pool. With 4-star service and first-rate amenities, we have all your needs covered at Novotel.

Job Description

• Supporting the Chief Engineer in leading the Engineering department and daily operations across the hotel.
• Overseeing preventative maintenance programs and the performance of building services, plant and equipment.
• Leading, coaching and developing the engineering team while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Managing maintenance priorities, contractor works and compliance requirements to the highest standard.
• Supporting capital projects, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Working closely with operational departments to ensure a seamless luxury guest experience.
• Acting as the department leader in the absence of the Chief Engineer and providing hands-on technical support when required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hotel engineering, facilities management or maintenance leadership role, ideally within a five star hotel, premium hospitality environment or large-scale facility.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing engineering teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across building services, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and general maintenance systems.
• Sound understanding of preventative maintenance programs, contractor management, WHS and statutory compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across departments.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Additional Information

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.

Benefits

Benefits Your Way

• Access to Accor team benefits, including global discount's on accommodation and food & beverage.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The opportunity to grow and progress your career with Australia's largest hospitality employer - Accor
• Accor has a strong focus on ensuring all of its people feel welcome and feel valued.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS.