Chief Engineer

JOB OVERVIEW

The Chief Engineer is responsible for all aspects of property maintenance, including the management of property operating maintenance, hotel’s physical infrastructure, energy costs, operational efficiencies, team member and guest safety.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As Chief Engineer, you will be required to perform the following responsibilities aligned with Hilton’s operational and strategic priorities:

Ideation & Strategic Planning Activities (40%)

• Develop a rolling preventive maintenance program and Room Care program to enhance asset longevity and guest satisfaction.
• Prepare annual engineering budgets and strategic capital improvement plans, including ROI evaluations for Capex and Opex proposals.
• Create long-term sustainability and utility reduction strategies aligned with Hilton’s Travel with Purpose (sustainability) goals.
• Interpret building performance data to identify improvement opportunities and innovation in energy and maintenance practices.
• Ensure compliance with Hilton brand standards and local legal regulations by anticipating future requirements and risks.
• Contribute to asset lifecycle planning, technical due diligence, and feasibility studies for engineering-led projects.

Designing & Organizing Activities (30%)

• Design efficient engineering workflows, asset registers, and maintenance schedules (daily, weekly, monthly, and annual).
• Plan and supervise engineering input into renovations and upgrades, ensuring specifications meet operational and brand expectations.
• Schedule team shifts, contractor work, and procurement cycles for seamless coordination and minimum guest disruption.
• Implement change initiatives and design standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure continuous improvement.
• Monitor and model plant operations and utilities to identify design changes that enhance performancehttps://jobs.hilton.com/apac/en/job/HOT0CJ0R/Chief-Engineer