Assistant Chief Engineer

Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast is looking for an Assistant Chief Engineer to join our Engineering Department.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast is a rainforest retreat on Desaru Coast, where jungle meets the sea and Malaysian nature, culture, and connection come alive in a perfect balance of calmness and vibrancy. Experience the enduring legacy of award-winning Kerry Hill Architects, where the spirit of tropical modernism comes to life in Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast’s final design. Nestled between rainforest and sea, each suite and villa is a study in quiet luxury, thoughtfully framed by nature and attuned to the rhythm of the land.

About the job

The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the Director of Engineering in managing all engineering operations of the hotel, ensuring optimal maintenance, safety, and functionality of all equipment, facilities, and systems. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining guest comfort and operational efficiency.

As Assistant Chief Engineer you will be responsible for the following duties:

• To make sure the hotel is ready for any statutory and mandatory audits/inspections like but not limited to fire department, MOTAC, FLHSS etc
• To attend statutory fire training and to be fully conversant with and abide by all rules concerning fire, life safety
• To delegate, create, prepare and implement the QC/QA plan and any associated and relevant directives and instructions needed to support the plan. The main duties will be to develop and manager the quality control and quality assurance procedures and ensure high quality results
• To undertake responsibility for supervising, training and instructing colleagues in terms of Food Safety & Hygiene and Occupational Health and Safety
• In conjunction with the Training Manager, identify training need of the department and ensure training plan are created and delivered
• To plan, direct, control co-ordinate and participant in all areas and activities of the department
• To keep the cost at a minimum and will ensure that the hotel standards of service and cleanliness of the entire hotel maintained

As Assistant Chief Engineer, we expect from you: 

• Minimum 5 years working experience as Duty Engineer, in hotel experience would be an advantage
• Possess bachelor’s degree in electrical/building maintenance
• Able to analyze any malfunction of all mechanical equipment used in hotel
• Ability to write routine reports, keep logs and correspondence

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.

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