Duty Engineer

NUSTAR Resort; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

NUSTAR Resort seeks a probationary Engineering professional to support the Chief Engineer in budget control, energy conservation, and maintenance across hotel facilities. The role requires supervision of technicians, ensuring safety, and maintaining equipment and guest areas to high standards.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical or electrical engineering background with a valid license, 3+ years in hotel or resort maintenance, and strong communication skills to liaise with departments and

Qualifications

• Licensed Mechanical or Electrical Engineer preferred.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in engineering maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, fire protection and civil works.
• Experience handling guest complaints related to room engineering issues is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chief Engineer in budget control and cost optimization.
• Check wastage and ensure optimum material usage in operations.
• Observe and report energy wastage for efficiency.
• Supervise technicians for performance, quality, and attendance.
• Ensure work areas, especially guest areas, are left clean after job completion.
• Inspect equipment function and safety, and verify logbook entries.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Guest relations

Education

Licensed Mechanical or Electrical Engineer

Tools

CMMS

FCS

Building Automation Systems

MS Office

Job description

Department

FILI Engineering

Employee Type

Probationary

Job Responsibilities

• To assist the Chief Engineer in all matters related to the implementation of an effective budget control.
• To check wastage and ensure optimum usage of material in the operation.
• To observe and report energy wastage.
• To replace the Chief Engineer in all cases of his absence from duty as requested.
• To supervise technicians under his responsibility for performance, quality of workmanship and attendance at work.
• To ensure that after completion of each job the place of work is left in clean condition, with particular emphasis on guests’ areas.
• To inspect regularly the function and safe operation of all equipment under his jurisdiction.
• To control and verify all engineering logbook entries.
• To control closely, the consumption of material by tradesmen of his shift.
• To report to his superiors all deficiencies in equipment operation and effects within the area of his responsibility noted in the course of his duty.
• To prepare requisitions for material necessary for the job performance of his subordinates and controls the issue and consumption of such material.
• To perform other duties outside the normal routine if so required, within the scope of the department.
• To ensure that Planned Preventive Maintenance Program is being carried-out properly and effectively.
• To supervise personally all hazardous work and ensure that all safety regulations are being strictly observed.
• To monitor implementation of all energy conservation procedures and report any irregularities and noncompliance to the director of Engineering.
• To prepare monthly utility consumption of all utility recording instruments.
• To check timely completion of maintenance requests paying particular attention to guest related jobs.
• To report to the Chief Engineer any abnormal conditions noticed at any time with life safety related equipment or installations.
• To demonstrate good leadership skills and motivation of his subordinates.
• To show good abilities in human resources management of his subordinates.
• To show punctual attendance at work of all employees.
• To ensure cleanliness of uniform and general appearance of his subordinates, and make sure name badges are worn at all times.
• To assist with the creation of an efficient and professional team of Engineering employees.
• To assist with the departmental training programs, ensuring that all employees have a complete understanding of the hotel’s policies relating to Fire Safety, Health and Hygiene and that these policies are strictly adhered to.
• To supervise closely all applicable rules of safety on the workplace
• To perform duties outside the scope of his trade in case of emergency, if so called upon.

Qualifications

• Licensed Mechanical or Electrical Engineer preferred.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in engineering maintenance, preferably in a hotel, resort, or similar facility.
• Strong technical knowledge in HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, fire protection, and civil works.
• Experience in handling guest complaints related to room engineering issues is a plus.
• Good leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic maintenance software (e.g., FCS, CMMS, Building Automation Systems).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience Range Range (Years)

1 - 3 years

Job posted on

2026-10-15