The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the Chief Engineer in managing all engineering and maintenance operations across Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort and Golden Sands Resort. The role typically requires a diploma or degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or building services engineering, along with several years of hotel, resort, or facilities-maintenance experience. Strong knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance, safety standards, energy management, and local regulations is expected. The successful candidate should be hands-on, organised, and capable of supervising technicians, coordinating contractors, controlling maintenance costs, and responding quickly to operational problems. Good communication, leadership, troubleshooting, and planning skills are essential, as is the flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and during emergencies.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and distinctive properties in city and resort destinations. In Penang, Shangri-La operates Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa and Golden Sands Resort, both located along Batu Feringgi Beach. Rasa Sayang focuses on an upscale, tranquil resort experience, while Golden Sands is designed with families and leisure travellers in mind. Together, the properties include guest rooms, restaurants, landscaped grounds, swimming pools, recreational facilities, meeting spaces, and extensive engineering infrastructure. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with opportunities for professional development within the wider Shangri-La group.
Penang is one of Malaysia’s most attractive island destinations for hospitality professionals, combining strong tourism employment with an established local community. Job opportunities are available in hotels, restaurants, resorts, healthcare, education, technology, retail, and engineering services, particularly around George Town and Batu Feringgi. The culture blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, and colonial influences, reflected in its festivals, temples, food, and heritage architecture. Lifestyle is generally relaxed, with beaches, hiking, island activities, cafés, and affordable local dining, although traffic and humidity can be challenging. International employees normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, and the company usually manages the application through Malaysian authorities. Candidates should confirm eligibility, qualifications, medical requirements, and contract benefits before relocating. Furnished accommodation, transport, insurance, flights, and meals vary by employer, so these should be checked during negotiations.
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