Engineering Executive

Waldorf Astoria Kuwait; Panaji; On-site; INR 3,679,000 - 6,131,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton is seeking an Engineering Executive to support the Chief Engineer in maintaining hotel systems, building assets, and safety compliance while leading the maintenance team and coordinating with contractors.

The role requires strong trade background and at least 5 years in a service technician role within a 5-star hotel, with emphasis on reliability and guest safety.

Qualifications

• HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing/Gas Fitter trade-qualified advantageous.
• Sound general engineering knowledge and trade background.
• At least 5 years in a Service Technician position or similar in a 5-star hotel.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Engineer in maintaining hotel systems, plant and assets.
• Supervise maintenance tasks and document work in the property management system.
• Train, schedule, and supervise maintenance team members; guide performance.
• Oversee external contractors; inspect work for quality and compliance.
• Respond to service requests, guest concerns and emergencies promptly.
• Maintain cost controls: monitor stock levels and ensure operations stay within budgets.

Skills

Service Technician

Team supervision

Maintenance planning

Education

HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing trade qualification

Job description

Job Description:

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You will support the Chief Engineer / Assistant Chief Engineer in ensuring the smooth operation of all engineering functions, including hotel systems, plant and equipment, team management, sub-contractors, and maintenance of property structure and assets. As anEngineering Executive, you’re not just overseeing the daily operations of physical building and systems maintenance and repairs – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Ensure facility safety and compliance: Support the maintenance of the hotel’s buildings, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Supervise maintenance operations: Assign and oversee daily maintenance tasks, ensuring thorough documentation of completed work in the property management system.
• Supervise and develop the team: Train, schedule, and supervise maintenance team members, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work and performance
• Oversee contractor work: Supervise external contractors and inspect completed work for quality and compliance
• Respond to service requests: Ensure maintenance requests, guest concerns, and emergency situations are addressed promptly and efficiently
• Supervise and develop the team: Train, schedule, and supervise maintenance team members, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work and performance
• Equipment Maintenance & Efficiency: Repair and maintain all hotel systems and equipment, ensuring efficiency and informing management about deficiencies and stock control needs.
• Cost Management: Adhere to departmental operating expenses, evaluate products for reuse, monitor stock levels, and ensure the operation runs according to budgets and profit margins.

Qualifications

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

• HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing/Gas Fitter trade-qualified advantageous
• Must have sound general Engineering knowledge and trade background
• At least 5 years in a Service Technician position or similar position with working experience in a 5-star hotel.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.

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