Assistant Director of Engineering (Conrad Singapore Marina Bay)

HILTON INTERNATIONAL ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international hospitality company in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering. This role involves overseeing the functionality and safety of the facility, supervising maintenance staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have a degree in relevant fields and at least 5 years of experience, preferably at an assistant chief engineer level. The successful candidate will embrace a proactive approach to maintenance and energy efficiency, contributing to exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in related field.
• Currently an Assistant Chief Engineer in a comparable facility.
• Ability to read, write and speak in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing the functionality and safety of the facility.
• Supervise and manage maintenance staff.
• Conduct facility inspections and oversee construction.
• Monitor team member performance and assist in recruitment.
• Prepare budgets for Repair & Maintenance and utilities.

Skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Self-motivator

Organized work style

Ability to communicate in English

Ability to communicate in English

Education

Degree in electrical, mechanical, building or facilities management

Job description

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.

What will I be doing?

As Assistant Director of Engineering, you would be responsible for assisting the Director of Engineering (DoE) in overseeing the functionality and safety of the facility to protect the well‑being of all guests and team members in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks but not limited to, to the highest standards:

• Supervises Senior Maintenance Officers, Maintenance Officers, Assistant Maintenance Officers, Senior Technicians, Technicians, Junior Technicians, and Handyman/Craftsman and/or as designated by the Director of Engineering and Hotel Manager/General Manager.
• Assist in directing and overseeing the functionality and safety of the facility, including, but not limited to, physical buildings, mechanical equipment, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, life safety systems and grounds according to local regulations and/or Hilton standards.
• Conduct facility inspections and direct general construction and the installation, maintenance and repair of all electrical, mechanical and architectural systems throughout the facility to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
• Assign, verify and document completion of all routine maintenance and repairs.
• Communicates as required with consultants and/or local authorities to ensure the proper maintenance of permits and licenses, to coordinate required inspections and to ensure full compliance with codes, regulations and safety standards.
• Assists in the execution of capital projects and property rehabilitations.
• Assist in monitoring and developing team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations, providing professional development and delivering recognition and reward.
• Assist Director of Engineering in recruitment, interviewing and training of team members.
• Leads special projects, as needed.
• To source, prepare contract document and directly involve with control and supervising of refurbishing contractor or any contractor who may be appointed from time to time.
• Liaise with appointed maintenance contractors, architects, mechanical and electrical consultants and any other professionals.
• To develop and implement cost reduction, work simplification methods and techniques and improvement programs.
• To attend weekly maintenance meetings with the Director of Engineering.
• Champion ESG within the property. Effectively drive and implement energy reduction projects within the property.
• Preparation of monthly report of utilities and energy conservation and communicate any discrepancies to Director of Engineering.
• To liaise with and be kept informed at all times of current event falling within the scope, with the Director of Engineering.
• To perform duties of safety and fire operation drill when and where the need arises.
• Respond promptly and positively to all guest requests, even if it does not directly concern the department or job scope.
• Assist Director of Engineering in preparing monthly operational and expenses report.
• Preparations of budget for Repair & Maintenance expenses, Utilities and Capital expenditures. Analyze the expenses trend and do forecasting to keep expenses within budget.
• Processing of engineering purchase requisition and manage the purchase requisitions, in terms of cycle, sourcing, price negotiation and stock control.
• To review store inventory and requisition and control of stock in engineering store.
• Ensure proper documentations for SOPs to be updated and submitted to Regional Director of Engineering when needed.
• To carry out any work as directed by the Director of Engineering.
• Acts in absence of the Director.
• To carry out any assignment as and when required by the management.

What are we looking for?

An Assistant Director of Engineering serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Degree in electrical, mechanical, building or facilities management; or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in related field and is currently an Assistant Chief Engineer in a comparable facility.
• Have the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Be able to consistently delight and satisfy our guest.
• Ability to read, write and speak in the English language.
• Be a self‑motivator and motivator of others.
• Work in a safe, prudent and organized manner.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full‑service hotels and resorts to extended‑stay suites and mid‑priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!