Duty Engineer (Pre-Opening) - Conrad Kuala Lumpur

Hilton; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 44,640 - 78,120; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Duty Engineer to oversee the maintenance of hotel buildings and systems, ensuring safe, efficient operation and cost effectiveness.

You will supervise repairs, coordinate with contractors, monitor energy usage, maintain records, and train staff to deliver high standards of service around the clock.

This role requires strong English, supervisory experience in a luxury hotel, and solid electrical and mechanical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in same role or 5 years in supervisory role in a luxury hotel.
• Fluent in English for business communication.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in hotel facilities.
• Experience with hotel engineering equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain service standards to drive team goals.
• Assign tasks and ensure smooth handover between teams.
• Regularly check machine room and related systems.
• Advise on energy-efficient equipment and procedures.
• Maintain attendance records and maintenance policies.
• Coordinate contractor work according to maintenance plan.
• Supervise and inspect safe operation of equipment.
• Train employees to improve skills and efficiency.
• Conduct performance evaluations and guidance.
• Ensure energy management plans are monitored and implemented.
• Ensure emergency procedures are executed.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.
• Shift coverage 24/7.

Skills

English proficiency

Supervisory experience

Electrical & mechanical knowledge

Hotel engineering

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Troubleshooting

Job description

Job Description

The Duty Engineer manages the maintenance and repair of the hotel buildings, grounds, and contents in a cost‑effective manner, ensuring the efficient and safe operation of all plant and equipment. This role is concerned with assisting in the supervision of all repairs, maintenance, and new installations, ensuring the safety operations in the hotel. He or she effectively communicates and solves the questions guests encounter.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain service standards for work to drive staff to achieve common goals.
• Assign tasks according to the instructions of the Assist Chief Engineer/DOE, follow up with and guide the completion of tasks, ensuring good handover between teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Regularly check the operation of the machine room, related systems and equipment, and give timely feedback.
• Advise on equipment and operating procedures in terms of energy efficiency.
• Responsible for the administrative work within the team, keeping records of employee attendance and daily performance, recording and filing the maintenance policies involved in the shift.
• Manage the system's materials, staff borrowing tools as well as the registration and storage system of receiving materials.
• Coordinate the work schedule of the Contractor according to the maintenance plan.
• Supervise and inspect the safe operation of equipment in all departments and prevent violations.
• Responsible for training employees to improve working skills, enabling them to work with maximum efficiency.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations with employees, guiding and training employees to be competent for higher positions.
• Responsible for making suggestions for handling employees' mistakes.
• Ensure that energy management plans are closely monitored and effectively implemented (gas, water, electricity and diesel).
• Ensure the execution and implementation of emergency procedures, coordinating with engineering procedures for other incidents.
• Perform any other reasonable duties and duties as assigned.
• The department reserves the right to change or supplement the job description if necessary.
• Make sure shift operation manning are covered 24/7.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of working experience in the same position or 5 years of supervisory experience in a luxury hotel.
• Proficient in English to meet business needs.
• Knowledgeable of hotel electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• Familiar with hotel engineering equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.