Chief MEP Engineer

Bobobox; Kota Bandung; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Indonesia is seeking a Chief Engineering to oversee engineering operations, maintenance, and technical performance of hotel assets. Candidates should have 8-10 years of engineering management experience, preferably in hospitality. Responsibilities include managing building systems, conducting root cause analysis, and ensuring compliance with safety and sustainability standards. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in engineering management, preferably in hospitality.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Proven track record in operating and maintaining building systems.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the overall engineering operations and maintenance of hotel assets.
• Conducting root cause analysis for downtime issues.
• Managing preventive and corrective maintenance execution.

Skills

Engineering management

Preventive maintenance planning

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Summary

The Chief Engineering is responsible for overseeing the overall engineering operations, maintenance, and technical performance of all hotel assets. The role ensures that all building systems—mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), HVAC, and safety—operate efficiently, sustainably, and in compliance with regulatory standards. The Chief Engineering leads preventive and corrective maintenance strategies, optimizes operational costs, and supports hotel business continuity by ensuring high asset uptime and guest satisfaction.

What you will do:

• Collect and validate performance data for utilities (electricity, water, HVAC, genset, solar, etc.).
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for downtime and recurring issues.
• Assess equipment condition to prioritize maintenance or replacement.
• Develop standardized cost estimation frameworks for MEP activities.
• Support CAPEX and OPEX budgeting with accurate cost projections.
• Review and analyze maintenance and project cost elements.
• Monitor preventive and corrective maintenance execution (preventive, corrective, and predictive) to ensure timely and effective execution.
• Integrate site data into centralized dashboards for performance visibility.
• Identify opportunities for energy efficiency and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with the Chief Engineer on planning, budgeting, and system upgrades.
• Overseeing all activities related to technical operations.

You will fit in this job if you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in engineering management, preferably in hospitality or property management industries., with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Proven track record in operating and maintaining building systems (HVAC, MEP, BMS, etc.).
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance planning and asset management systems (e.g., CMMS).
• Excellent knowledge of safety, compliance, and sustainability standards.
• Leadership experience in managing technical teams across multiple sites.
• Strong analytical, budgeting, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-department stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to operational emergencies.
• Willingness to travel for site supervision and audits.