Duty Engineer

Role summary

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The Duty Engineer is responsible for maintaining the hotel’s electrical, mechanical, plumbing, air-conditioning, fire-safety and other building systems. Typical requirements include a technical certificate or diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering, relevant hotel or building-maintenance experience, and working knowledge of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and workplace safety. Candidates should be comfortable working shifts, responding to breakdowns and emergencies, keeping accurate maintenance records, and coordinating with contractors and other departments. The role requires practical problem-solving skills, reliability, good communication and a service-minded attitude, as engineering support directly affects guest comfort and hotel operations.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international destinations. The group is known for attentive service, high-quality accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities and strong standards in guest experience. Shangri-La Singapore is a large luxury hotel set in approximately 15 acres of landscaped gardens near Orchard Road. It offers guest rooms and suites, dining venues, event facilities, recreational amenities and extensive engineering infrastructure. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured operational procedures, training opportunities and a strong focus on service quality, safety and teamwork.