The Service Leader – Engineering (Chargeman) is responsible for supervising daily engineering operations, maintaining electrical and building systems, responding to faults, and ensuring compliance with Malaysian safety and statutory requirements. Candidates should hold a recognised Chargeman competency certificate issued by Suruhanjaya Tenaga, relevant electrical or engineering qualifications, and practical experience in hotel, resort, commercial, or industrial maintenance. Experience leading technicians, managing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting electrical equipment, and coordinating contractors is expected. The successful candidate should be safety-conscious, dependable, physically capable, and comfortable working shifts, weekends, public holidays, and during emergencies. Strong communication, organisation, and team-leadership skills are important.
Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for high service standards, comfortable accommodation, dining, wellness facilities, meetings, and leisure experiences. In Malaysia, Shangri-La operates several respected hotels and resorts, serving both business and holiday travellers. The company places strong emphasis on genuine hospitality, guest satisfaction, operational excellence, safety, and employee development. Engineering team members support the smooth and reliable operation of guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, plant rooms, utilities, and essential building services. Working for Shangri-La can provide exposure to international hotel standards, structured procedures, multidisciplinary teams, and opportunities for career progression within the hospitality industry.
Malaysia offers varied opportunities for engineering and hotel professionals in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah, and Sarawak. Island and resort locations such as Langkawi, Penang, and parts of Borneo provide a relaxed lifestyle, tropical weather, beaches, outdoor activities, and multicultural communities, although accommodation and transport may be more limited than in major cities. Malaysian culture combines Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international influences, with English commonly used in hotels and business. Daily life is generally affordable, with costs depending on location and employer-provided housing. Foreign employees normally need an employment pass arranged and sponsored by the employer before starting work; qualifications and work experience may require verification. Candidates should confirm housing, medical coverage, transport, working hours, and dependent-pass options before relocating. Malaysia is warm year-round, with heavier rain during monsoon periods.
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