Director of Engineering
AccorHotels Indonesia
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Job summary
AccorHotels Indonesia is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the Engineering Department with a focus on safety, reliability, and cost efficiency. You will drive preventive maintenance, energy management, and major projects while coordinating with other departments to ensure guest satisfaction and smooth operations.
The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of hotel systems, and the ability to manage budgets and contractors.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field required.
- Minimum 8–10 years of relevant hotel engineering experience.
- Experience as Chief Engineer / Director of Engineering / Engineering Manager preferred.
- Strong knowledge of hotel engineering systems and energy management.
- Excellent leadership and people-management skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations of the Engineering Department ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Develop and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
- Manage energy and utility consumption with cost-control mindset.
- Oversee budgeting, CAPEX, contractor management and procurement.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, safety and environmental standards.
- Mentor and develop the Engineering team and define performance objectives.
- Lead and coordinate renovation and major engineering projects.
- Collaborate with other departments to support smooth hotel operations.
- Respond to emergencies and maintain high guest comfort levels.
Skills
Education
Job description
In the heart of Thamrin CBD stands a vibrant city hotel, Pullman Jakarta Indonesia. Experience our 427 luxury rooms with In-Room Playground. Let our Sana Sini and Kahyangan restaurants satisfy your cravings with worldwide cuisines. Enjoy the bar that the city needs at The Back Room, chocolate fair at Le Chocolat Lounge and freshly baked pastries at Makaron Bakeshop. Ideally situated, just moments from the Thamrin roundabout, high-end shopping scenes at Grand Indonesia and Plaza Indonesia. Easy access to public transport.
Our luxury city hotel ideally situated within moments from the National Monument, Thamrin roundabout, high-end shopping scenes at Grand Indonesia and Plaza Indonesia. Access to public transport and the capital’s must-see sights are all at your doorstep. Strategically located in Central Jakarta, surrounded by the Central Business District and Jakarta’s largest shopping malls, indulge in the exceptional comfort of our city hotel and embark on an unforgettable staycation journey.
The Director of Engineering is responsible for the overall management and operation of the Engineering Department, ensuring the hotel's building, facilities, equipment, utilities, and technical systems are maintained in a safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective condition.
The position provides strategic and operational leadership to the Engineering team and ensures compliance with Pullman, Accor, statutory, safety, environmental, and engineering standards.
- Lead and oversee the daily operations of the Engineering Department.
- Ensure all hotel facilities, building systems, equipment, and utilities operate safely and efficiently.
- Establish and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
- Monitor the condition and performance of critical hotel systems, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, elevators, water systems, and other building facilities.
- Ensure timely response to engineering breakdowns and operational emergencies.
- Maintain accurate engineering records, maintenance schedules, and technical documentation.
- Develop and monitor the hotel's preventive maintenance plan.
- Ensure regular inspection, servicing, testing, and calibration of engineering equipment.
- Minimize equipment breakdowns and operational disruptions through proactive maintenance.
- Analyze recurring technical problems and implement appropriate corrective actions.
- Coordinate major repairs and maintenance projects with relevant departments and external contractors.
- Monitor and control the hotel's consumption of electricity, water, gas, fuel, and other utilities.
- Develop initiatives to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.
- Monitor utility consumption trends and investigate significant variances.
- Support the hotel's sustainability and environmental initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for energy-saving projects and technology improvements.
- Prepare and manage the Engineering Department's annual operating budget.
- Control maintenance expenses, utilities, spare parts, tools, and engineering supplies.
- Evaluate quotations and proposals from suppliers and contractors.
- Ensure cost-effective procurement while maintaining required quality and safety standards.
- Prepare CAPEX proposals for replacement, renovation, and improvement of engineering assets.
- Ensure compliance with applicable local regulations, building codes, fire safety requirements, occupational health and safety standards, and environmental regulations.
- Maintain the hotel's engineering systems in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Ensure regular testing and inspection of fire protection and life-safety systems.
- Conduct engineering risk assessments and implement appropriate preventive measures.
- Support internal and external audits and ensure corrective actions are completed.
- Maintain emergency preparedness and participate in hotel emergency response procedures.
- Lead, coach, motivate, and develop the Engineering team.
- Establish clear departmental objectives, responsibilities, and performance standards.
- Plan manpower requirements, duty rosters, and departmental work schedules.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Identify training and development needs for Engineering team members.
- Promote a strong culture of safety, teamwork, discipline, and continuous improvement.
- Manage engineering aspects of hotel renovation, refurbishment, and improvement projects.
- Coordinate with contractors, consultants, project teams, and hotel management.
- Review technical drawings, specifications, and engineering proposals when required.
- Monitor project progress, quality, safety, and compliance.
- Ensure completed projects meet operational and engineering requirements before handover.
- Manage relationships with engineering contractors, consultants, suppliers, and service providers.
- Ensure contractors comply with hotel safety, security, and operational requirements.
- Monitor contractor performance and service quality.
- Review maintenance contracts and service agreements.
- Ensure statutory inspections and certification are completed within required timelines.
- Ensure engineering issues affecting guests are handled promptly and professionally.
- Work closely with Rooms Division, F&B, Security, Housekeeping, Culinary, and other departments to support smooth hotel operations.
- Respond to critical engineering incidents and minimize disruption to guest services.
- Support hotel management during special events, high-occupancy periods, and operational emergencies.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or a related field.
- Minimum 8–10 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably within a 4- or 5-star hotel environment.
- Previous experience in a Chief Engineer / Director of Engineering / Engineering Manager position is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of hotel engineering systems, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and building maintenance.
- Strong understanding of preventive maintenance and energy management.
- Knowledge of applicable safety, environmental, and statutory requirements.
- Experience managing engineering budgets, CAPEX, contractors, and major maintenance projects.
- Strong leadership and people-management skills.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
- Able to work under pressure and respond to emergencies outside normal working hours when required.
- Engineering & Technical Expertise
- Leadership & People Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Energy & Utility Management
- Budget & Cost Control
- Project Management
- Safety & Risk Management
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Sustainability Awareness
- Communication Skills
- Guest Focus
- Engineering equipment reliability and availability
- Preventive maintenance completion rate
- Reduction of equipment breakdowns and downtime
- Energy and utility consumption efficiency
- Maintenance cost control
- Completion of CAPEX and engineering projects
- Compliance with safety and statutory requirements
- Audit performance and closure of corrective actions
- Guest and operational satisfaction
- Engineering team productivity and development
Opportunity to be part of a leading international hospitality brand.
Career growth and development within Accor Hotels.
Dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Opportunity to be part of a leading international hospitality brand.
- Career growth and development within Accor Hotels.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.
Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants
Hotel & Accommodation Services 51-100 employees
We are proudly part of Accor hotels, a globally renowned company with strong values and culture. We are the largest hotel company in Asia Pacific, people know and love our brand, and we are positive you will too!
Accor Plus is Asia Pacific's most expansive travel, dining, and lifestyle program. Accor Plus is accepted at over 800 Accor hotels across 18 countries in Asia Pacific. With more than 1,200 employees, 45 offices, and over 400,000 members across the Asia Pacific. Accor Plus offices are located across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, India, Thailand, Vietnam and China.
All Applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Indonesia
We are proudly part of Accor hotels, a globally renowned company with strong values and culture. We are the largest hotel company in Asia Pacific, people know and love our brand, and we are positive you will too!
Accor Plus is Asia Pacific's most expansive travel, dining, and lifestyle program. Accor Plus is accepted at over 800 Accor hotels across 18 countries in Asia Pacific. With more than 1,200 employees, 45 offices, and over 400,000 members across the Asia Pacific. Accor Plus offices are located across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, India, Thailand, Vietnam and China.
All Applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Indonesia
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