Chief Engineer

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Kota Bandung; On-site; USD 30.000 - 45.000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hotel brand as a Chief Engineer, responsible for overseeing the engineering team and ensuring our hotel maintenance meets high standards. The role involves directing daily operations, maintaining safety, and building strong relationships with team members and vendors. Your expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry will be vital in creating a welcoming environment for guests. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to support your thriving career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Room discounts

Full uniform provided

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Four years’ experience in general building maintenance or construction.
• Level 3 EPA Certification and relevant HVAC certifications.
• Hotel experience preferred, with any professional certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily engineering needs and supervise the engineering team.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for guests.
• Manage parts and supplies to support maintenance needs.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

Mechanical

Carpentry

Education

Vocational training or college education in engineering

Job description

Our guests’ safety and comfort always come first. Which is why we’re seeking out a master multi-tasker with the repair skills needed to keep our hotels looking and feeling their very best. Our new Chief Engineer will lead and coach a small but talented engineering team to stay one step ahead of our everyday maintenance needs.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Directing daily engineering needs to ensure the right team is always on the right task
• Creating a safe, secure and comfortable environment for our guests to enjoy
• Maintaining and ordering parts and supplies whilst minimising waste and meeting our green initiatives

Being flexible to react to ad-hoc duties where we have to unexpectedly pull together to get a task completed

Building strong relationships with outside contacts including guests, regulatory agencies, others as needed

What We need from you:

• Some college or advanced vocational training
• Four years’ experience in general building maintenance and/or construction or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Specialised expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields
• Level 3 EPA Certification, HVAC and refrigeration certificate, licensed plumber and/or journeyman status for electrician and carpenter may be required
• Hotel experience preferred
• Professional certification and licence if required by law

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

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