Chief Engineer

About the role

As the Chief Engineer at a Hilton hotel, you will lead the engineering team to ensure the property’s physical plant, mechanical, electrical, HVAC and life‑safety systems operate flawlessly, delivering the warm and memorable hospitality experience guests expect.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit, train, supervise and mentor a high‑performing engineering team, conducting performance reviews and fostering professional growth.
• Oversee maintenance of building structures, mechanical, electrical, HVAC and life‑safety systems, coordinating inspections and ensuring compliance with national and local regulations.
• Manage daily maintenance operations through the property maintenance management system, prioritising tasks, resolving service requests, guest concerns and emergencies promptly.
• Support capital projects and property rehabilitations, handling scheduling, budgeting, contractor bidding, licensing and permitting while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Develop and run property‑wide energy‑conservation initiatives to reduce utility costs.
• Monitor engineering KPIs such as equipment upkeep, audit results and team productivity, implementing improvements as needed.
• Collaborate with hotel leadership on evacuation procedures, duty manager coverage and other safety protocols.

Required profile

• A passion for delivering hospitality excellence.
• Integrity and a commitment to doing the right thing.
• Strong leadership ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Team‑oriented mindset that drives collaborative outcomes.
• Ownership, accountability and a sense of urgency in daily operations.

Required skills

• HVAC systems
• Mechanical and electrical systems
• Life‑safety systems
• Energy‑conservation program development
• Project management for capital improvements
• Budgeting and contractor bidding
• Property maintenance management system (CMMS) usage