Assistant Chief Engineer

Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incredible travel perks (discounted go

Paid parental leave

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Job summary

Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to oversee maintenance operations, lead a high-performing team, and ensure safety and compliance across mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems. You will monitor KPIs, drive energy efficiency, and coordinate with hotel leadership on safety and emergency procedures.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, timely response to guest needs, and collaboration with contractors to uphold Hilton’s standards of excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing a maintenance team.
• Experience overseeing building systems: mechanical, electrical, HVAC.
• Ability to manage maintenance requests and safety inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team, recruiting, training, supervising, and mentoring.
• Assist chief engineer with managing daily maintenance operations and tasks.
• Ensure safety and compliance of building, systems, and life safety.
• Assist in driving engineering performance through KPIs and audits.
• Support hotel-wide safety procedures and evacuation planning.
• Oversee external contractors and inspect completed work.
• Lead energy efficiency initiatives to reduce utility costs.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance management

Emergency response

Safety compliance

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! As an assistant chief engineer, you're not just overseeing 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.

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

• Lead and develop a high-performing team: Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognise achievements to build a motivated and high-performing team.
• Assist chief engineer with managing daily maintenance operations: Oversee maintenance activities, prioritize tasks, and verify completion through the property maintenance management system; ensure timely resolution of service requests, guest concerns, and emergencies.
• Ensure safety and compliance: Oversee the maintenance of the physical building, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, and life safety systems, coordinate inspections, and uphold safety and compliance standards in line with national and local regulations.
• Assist chief engineer with driving engineering performance: Monitor departmental key performance indicators (KPIs), including equipment upkeep, audit results, and team productivity and act as needed to improve performance.
• Support hotel-wide operational leadership: Collaborate with the broader hotel leadership team in overseeing evacuation procedures, duty manager coverage, and other safety protocols as needed.
• Oversee contractor work: Supervise external contractors and inspect completed work for quality and compliance.
• Lead energy efficiency initiatives: Support and oversee property-wide energy conservation programs to reduce utility costs.

What it takes to make the stay

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.

How we’ll help you thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our team members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks - enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD per night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program.
• Paid parental leave - because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible team members, including partners and adoptive parents.
• Crisis concierge - in times of loss, our crisis concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care.
• Mental health resources - your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our team members care for themselves and their loved ones. In many countries, eligible team members receive free counseling and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

*Benefits availability may vary depending on team member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program or plan.

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.