Director of Engineering

Role summary

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The Director of Engineering is responsible for the resort’s buildings, utilities, plant equipment, preventive maintenance, energy management, and engineering projects. Candidates should have a relevant engineering qualification, substantial experience in hotel or resort engineering, and strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire-safety, and environmental systems. Practical leadership, budgeting, contractor management, and compliance experience are expected. The successful candidate will lead and develop the engineering team, maintain reliable guest and colleague facilities, respond effectively to breakdowns, control operating costs, support sustainability goals, and ensure all work meets Marriott standards and Indonesian regulations. Experience in a luxury or island resort, along with good communication and problem-solving skills, would be advantageous.

About the employer

The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa is a luxury resort development on Nirup Island, near Batam in Indonesia’s Riau Islands. It operates under The Westin brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Westin hotels focus on wellbeing, offering comfortable accommodation, restorative experiences, fitness facilities, spa services, healthy dining, and attentive service. As an island resort, the property requires dependable engineering, marine-influenced infrastructure, careful resource management, and strong environmental awareness. Marriott provides structured operating standards, professional development opportunities, and access to a global hospitality network. The resort is designed to serve leisure travelers, couples, families, and groups seeking a peaceful destination close to Singapore and Batam. Working there may suit hospitality professionals who enjoy a more remote environment and the operational variety of a newly developed or expanding resort.