Director of Engineering

Hunters International Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunters International Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the hotel’s engineering team, oversee maintenance programs, and ensure facilities perform to the highest standards.

You will manage budgets, liaise with regulatory bodies, drive energy efficiency, and coordinate major repairs and capital projects, while aligning with the company’s core values and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in engineering, preferably in hotels/resorts or large hospitality properties.
• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; CFM or FMP certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, safety regs, OSHA guidelines, and emergency planning.

Responsibilities

• Direct, lead and manage the Engineering department, modeling company core values.
• Oversee hotel technical systems operation and regular facility inspections.
• Ensure preventive maintenance programs are implemented on schedule and optimize systems.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Cross-functional coordination

Maintenance planning

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

CFM or FMP certification

Tools

CMMS

BAS

Job description

We\'re Hiring: Director of Engineering!

The Director of Engineering will be responsible for monitoring the overall efficiency of the entireHotel in the implementation for procedure for services, such as maintenance care programthroughout the year, equipment & property care and supervisor a team of trained technicians.

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Work Mode: Work from Office
Role: Director of Engineering

What You\'ll Do:

• Direct, lead and manage the Engineering department, by leading as a role model, train and drive the culture of the Engineering team along with the Company’sCore Values.
• Oversees the operation of the hotel technical systems and regular inspection of the hotel facilities & othertechnical operation.
• Ensures that the preventive maintenance programme is implemented according to schedule and recommends any adjustment/modification regarding the system to achieve improvement.
• To be responsible for the administration and management of the hotel M & E services and propertymanagement and supervises team of technicians in specialized areas.
• Oversees the implementation of energy audit and utility conservation measures.
• Initiates and plans major repairs and modification works and other programmes to improve performance of common services.
• To liaise with local statutory governmental organization with matters pertaining to, includingbut not limited to, the use of utilities such as water, gas and electricity, licensing, Inspection, testing to satisfy Statutory requirements of all engineering systems.
• Formulates maintenance policies and operating standards so as to maximize equipmentefficiency and minimize downtime.
• Prepares the annual budget, monitors and controls the expenditure for the expected overalloperation costs of the Technical Services Section, especially the replacement of majorequipment.
• Ensures all term contractors’ works meet the scope, terms and conditions as specified andagreed in the maintenance/works contracts.
• Responsible that all technical services staff is equipped with reaction procedures to emergencysituations, especially power failure; lift malfunction, flood and typhoon.
• Attend to associate matters, including but not limited to career development, safety,performance appraisal, training etc with assistance from the Learning & Development team.
• Carry out other works as instructed by the General Manager in support of the CorporateHeadquarters.

What We\'re Looking For:

• At least 10 years of experience in theengineering field, preferably prior experience working in hotels, resorts, or large-scale commercial hospitality properties is strongly preferred.
• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering orPreferred credentials include Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facility Management Professional (FMP) from IFMA, or local safety/engineering licenses
• Knowledge of local building codes, health and safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, and emergency response planning.
• Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for asset tracking and work orders, plus BAS (Building Automation Systems)
• Ability to negotiate service level agreements (SLAs), manage external contractors, and oversee capital projects or renovations.
• Experience drafting and managing departmental budgets, forecasting expenses, and tracking lifecycle asset costs
• Strong cross-departmental coordination to handle guest complaints discreetly and keep operations running without disruption