Duty Engineer

InterContinental 62s Group plc; Goa; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IHG colleague room rates

Hotel benefits

Learning & development opportunities

Career growth opportunities

IHG training access

Colleague wellbeing

Job summary

IHG, owners of Holiday Inn Express Goa Morjim, seeks a proactive Engineering professional to maintain building systems and guest areas. You will monitor, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance, ensuring safety, efficiency and minimal guest disruption.

The role requires 3–5 years in hotel engineering, hands-on technical skills, and the ability to coordinate with other departments. A flexible shift pattern and commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ITI or vocational qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Civil, or related trade.
• 3–5 years of hotel engineering or maintenance experience.
• Experience in an international hotel environment preferred.
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the daily operation of engineering systems and equipment.
• Attend to maintenance requests from all hotel departments.
• Respond promptly to guest room and public area engineering issues.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Monitor energy, utilities, and ensure equipment operates efficiently.
• Support contractors and safety/compliance activities.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Communication

Pressure handling

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/HVAC diploma

Engineering degree an advantage

Tools

Building management systems

Job description

Job Role
To support the Engineering team in maintaining the hotel's building, plant, equipment and engineering systems in a safe, efficient and reliable condition, ensuring minimum disruption to guests and hotel operations.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Operations

• Monitor the daily operation of engineering systems and equipment.
• Attend to maintenance requests from all hotel departments.
• Respond promptly to guest room and public area engineering complaints.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Monitor electrical, HVAC, plumbing, water supply and other building systems.
• Support operation and maintenance of utilities and plant equipment.
• Maintain engineering logbooks and records.

Guest & Hotel Support

• Respond quickly to engineering issues affecting guest comfort.
• Coordinate with Front Office and other departments for room maintenance requirements.
• Minimise guest inconvenience during maintenance activities.
• Ensure work areas are kept safe and clean.

Preventive Maintenance

• Follow preventive maintenance schedules.
• Inspect equipment and identify potential failures.
• Record maintenance activities and escalates major issues.
• Support contractors and specialist service providers when required.

Energy & Cost Control

• Monitor energy and utility consumption.
• Support initiatives to reduce electricity and water consumption.
• Ensure equipment operates efficiently.
• Avoid unnecessary wastage of materials and resources.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow fire and life safety requirements.
• Ensure electrical and engineering work is carried out safely.
• Use appropriate PPE and safety procedures.
• Support statutory inspections and compliance requirements.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Follow IHG standards and hotel engineering SOPs.

Teamwork

• Coordinate with Housekeeping, Front Office, F&B, Security and other departments.
• Support Engineering colleagues during emergencies and major maintenance activities.
• Maintain professional communication and handovers.

What We Need From You

Education

• Diploma / ITI / vocational qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Civil or a related engineering trade.
• Degree/Diploma in Engineering or Hotel Engineering will be an advantage.

Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant hotel engineering or maintenance experience.
• Experience in an international hotel environment is preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Electrical systems.
• HVAC systems.
• Plumbing and water systems.
• Pumps and basic mechanical equipment.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Fire and life safety systems.
• Energy and utility management.
• Basic knowledge of building management systems is an advantage.

Personal Competencies

• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Good problem-solving ability.
• Safety-conscious approach.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Flexible to work shifts and respond to emergencies.

IHG True Hospitality

True Attitude – Maintains a positive and helpful approach while supporting guests and colleagues.

Confidence – Handles engineering situations professionally and takes appropriate action.

Listening – Understands maintenance requirements and accurately identifies the issue.

Responsiveness – Responds promptly to maintenance requests and ensures timely resolution.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• IHG colleague room rates and hotel benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Career growth opportunities within IHG.
• Access to IHG training and technical development.
• Inclusive and supportive working environment.
• Focus on colleague wellbeing.

Our Commitment & myWellbeing

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where colleagues can belong, grow and make a difference. Through myWellbeing, IHG supports colleague health, lifestyle and workplace wellbeing.

Join Holiday Inn Express Goa Morjim and be part of our upcoming journey, ensuring a safe, comfortable and well-maintained environment for our guests and colleagues.