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Service Manager-Engineering (Duty Engineer)

Malaysia Shangri-La MYR 4,000–MYR 7,000 per month, depending on experience and hotel location*
Job Description

The Service Manager-Engineering (Duty Engineer) is responsible for supervising hotel engineering operations, maintaining building systems, and ensuring guest and colleague safety. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in electrical, mechanical, building services, or a related discipline, plus several years of hotel or facilities engineering experience. Knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire protection, preventive maintenance, and local safety regulations is expected. The candidate should be practical, dependable, and comfortable leading technicians, responding to breakdowns, coordinating contractors, and managing engineering duties during assigned shifts. Strong communication, problem-solving, documentation, and customer-service skills are important. Shift work, weekends, public holidays, and emergency call-outs may be required.

Company Info

Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for Asian-inspired hospitality, upscale accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, wellness services, and leisure experiences. The company places strong emphasis on gracious service, operational standards, colleague development, and creating memorable guest stays. In Malaysia, Shangri-La operates established city and resort properties, offering career opportunities in hotel operations, food and beverage, engineering, sales, finance, and guest services. Employees generally work in multicultural environments and are expected to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, attention to detail, and genuine care for guests. Benefits may include staff meals, uniforms, training, service benefits, and discounted stays, although the exact package varies by property and employment contract.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, and other tourism centers, particularly in hotels, resorts, engineering, food and beverage, construction, technology, and business services. Langkawi, Penang, and Sabah provide island or coastal lifestyles, while Kuala Lumpur offers broader career options and urban amenities. Malaysian culture is multicultural, combining Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international influences. English is widely used in hospitality, although Malay is the national language. Lifestyle costs vary: resort islands can be seasonal and more expensive for imported goods, while local food and public transport are affordable. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored employment pass or relevant work permit, and must not begin work before approval. Employers commonly assist with immigration, accommodation, medical checks, and relocation, but candidates should confirm these details, contract terms, taxes, and benefits before accepting an offer.

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