Chief Engineering

Accor; Makassar; On-site; IDR 420,000,000 - 720,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global discounts on accommodation and食

Supportive and collaborative work环境

Opportunity to grow career with Accor

Job summary

Novotel Makassar Grand Shayla is seeking an experienced Engineering Leader to oversee the hotel’s engineering team, drive preventive maintenance, and ensure reliable facilities for guests.

You will manage budgets, coordinate with contractors, and champion energy efficiency, safety, and compliance across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems.

Join Accor’s hospitality tradition and lead a skilled team in a property that blends comfort with sustainability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hotel engineering or facilities management, with at least 3 years in a senior engineering leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety.
• Experience in budgeting, project management, and contractor management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and energy management systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with local regulations, building codes, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the engineering team, including recruiting, training, and developing staff to maintain a highly skilled and motivated team.
• Assign tasks, manage shifts, and oversee daily operations of the engineering department.
• Provide technical expertise and support for maintenance staff.
• Oversee all maintenance programs, preventive maintenance, and repairs for all hotel equipment, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems.
• Ensure that all hotel facilities and systems are functioning efficiently and in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Manage day-to-day operational issues, ensuring quick and efficient problem resolution to minimize downtime and guest inconvenience.
• Prepare and manage the department's budget, including controlling costs related to maintenance, energy consumption, and capital expenditures.
• Ensure proper inventory control of parts and supplies, as well as efficient energy and water management to optimize operational expenses.
• Monitor and analyze energy consumption, looking for cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure all building systems comply with health and safety regulations, including fire safety systems, emergency lighting, and building security.
• Oversee regular safety inspections and ensure compliance with all local, national, and international standards and regulations.
• Act as the key contact during emergencies and ensure the safety of guests and employees.
• Oversee engineering aspects of capital projects, renovations, and upgrades within the hotel, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with external contractors and service providers as needed for large-scale projects and technical services.
• Work closely with the housekeeping, front office, and food & beverage departments to ensure all guest areas and back‑of‑house operations are in optimal condition.
• Assist in setting up rooms, conference facilities, and event spaces when engineering support is needed.
• Provide timely communication and status updates on engineering tasks to hotel management.
• Develop and implement energy conservation and sustainability initiatives to reduce the hotel's environmental impact.Collaborate with the management team on environmental sustainability efforts, ensuring alignment with the hotel’s corporate responsibility policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Budgeting

Project management

Contractor management

Energy management

Sustainability

Job description

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

Lead and supervise the engineering team, including recruiting, training, and developing staff to maintain a highly skilled and motivated team.

Assign tasks, manage shifts, and oversee daily operations of the engineering department.

Provide technical expertise and support for maintenance staff.

Oversee all maintenance programs, preventive maintenance, and repairs for all hotel equipment, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems.

Ensure that all hotel facilities and systems are functioning efficiently and in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Manage day-to-day operational issues, ensuring quick and efficient problem resolution to minimize downtime and guest inconvenience.

Prepare and manage the department's budget, including controlling costs related to maintenance, energy consumption, and capital expenditures.

Ensure proper inventory control of parts and supplies, as well as efficient energy and water management to optimize operational expenses.Monitor and analyze energy consumption, looking for cost‑saving opportunities.

Ensure all building systems comply with health and safety regulations, including fire safety systems, emergency lighting, and building security.Oversee regular safety inspections and ensure compliance with all local, national, and international standards and regulations.

Act as the key contact during emergencies and ensure the safety of guests and employees.

Oversee engineering aspects of capital projects, renovations, and upgrades within the hotel, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.

Collaborate with external contractors and service providers as needed for large-scale projects and technical services.

Work closely with the housekeeping, front office, and food & beverage departments to ensure all guest areas and back‑of‑house operations are in optimal condition.

Assist in setting up rooms, conference facilities, and event spaces when engineering support is needed.

Provide timely communication and status updates on engineering tasks to hotel management.

Develop and implement energy conservation and sustainability initiatives to reduce the hotel's environmental impact.Collaborate with the management team on environmental sustainability efforts, ensuring alignment with the hotel’s corporate responsibility policies.cd

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hotel engineering or facilities management, with at least 3 years in a senior engineering leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety.
• Experience in budgeting, project management, and contractor management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and energy management systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with local regulations, building codes, and safety standards.

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 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?

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