Chief Engineer, RSR & GSH

Role summary

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The Chief Engineer oversees all engineering, maintenance, utilities, building systems and health-and-safety requirements for Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort and Golden Sands Resort. The role typically requires a degree or diploma in engineering, substantial experience in hotel or resort engineering, and strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and energy-management systems. Candidates should hold relevant Malaysian professional or competency certifications where applicable. The successful candidate is expected to lead and develop the engineering team, manage budgets and contractors, ensure statutory compliance, respond effectively to breakdowns, support refurbishment projects and maintain reliable, safe and guest-focused resort operations.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a major Asian luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong. Founded in 1971, it operates hotels, resorts and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. Shangri-La is known for attentive service, strong local identity and premium properties in city and resort destinations. In Malaysia, the group operates notable hotels and resorts including Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa and Golden Sands Resort in Penang, as well as properties in Kuala Lumpur and Sabah. Employees generally work in multicultural teams and may receive structured training, staff accommodation or meals, service benefits and opportunities for internal mobility, depending on the property and role.