Assistant Chief Engineering

Role summary

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The Assistant Chief Engineering role supports the Chief Engineer in managing hotel maintenance, utilities, building systems, and preventive maintenance programs. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in engineering, preferably electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering, along with relevant experience in hotel or commercial property maintenance. Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, fire protection, occupational safety, and local regulations is expected. The candidate should be able to supervise technicians, coordinate contractors, control maintenance costs, maintain accurate records, and respond quickly to operational issues. Strong leadership, organization, troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills are important. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and during emergencies is also expected.

About the employer

Novotel Makassar Grand Shayla is an upscale hotel in Makassar, South Sulawesi, operating under Novotel, one of Accor’s internationally recognized midscale hospitality brands. The hotel serves business travelers, families, groups, and leisure guests visiting Makassar and the wider Sulawesi region. Novotel properties typically combine comfortable accommodation with restaurants, meeting facilities, recreational amenities, and professional event services. Accor is a global hospitality company with a broad portfolio of hotel brands and properties across many countries. Employees generally work in a structured, service-focused environment with access to international operating standards, training, and career mobility opportunities. At this hotel, the engineering team plays an important role in keeping guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, meeting spaces, utilities, and safety systems reliable, comfortable, and compliant with Indonesian regulations.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, offering hospitality, tourism, engineering, construction, technology, education, and service-sector opportunities. Major employment centers include Java, Bali, Sumatra, and Sulawesi; Makassar is an important commercial and transport hub for eastern Indonesia. Local culture is diverse, community-oriented, and strongly influenced by regional traditions, religion, and family values. Lifestyle costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, although Bali and central Jakarta can be expensive. Makassar offers a lively urban setting, coastal attractions, local seafood, and access to nearby islands. Foreign workers usually need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate limited-stay visa, with requirements handled through Indonesian immigration and manpower authorities. Applicants should confirm sponsorship, benefits, accommodation, tax treatment, and relocation support before accepting an offer. Learning basic Indonesian is highly useful for daily life and workplace communication.