Duty Engineer

Role summary

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The Duty Engineer is responsible for maintaining hotel facilities, equipment, plant rooms and building systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation for guests and colleagues. Requirements typically include a technical certificate or diploma in electrical, mechanical, building services or a related discipline, along with relevant hotel or commercial-property experience. The candidate should understand preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, safety procedures and basic regulatory requirements. Responsibilities may include responding to breakdowns, carrying out inspections, supervising contractors, recording work orders and supporting energy-saving initiatives. The role requires practical troubleshooting ability, good communication, shift flexibility, physical stamina and a customer-focused attitude. Experience with HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, fire protection or building-management systems is advantageous.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. The brand is known for warm Asian hospitality, attentive service and high standards in accommodation, dining, wellness and guest experiences. Shangri-La Singapore is a prominent urban resort set near Orchard Road, offering extensive rooms and suites, restaurants, gardens, meeting facilities, recreational amenities and event services. Its engineering teams help protect guest comfort, property standards and operational continuity by maintaining building systems and equipment around the clock. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured hotel procedures, training opportunities and strong emphasis on safety, service quality, teamwork and sustainability.