Chief Engineer

Role summary

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The Chief Engineer oversees all hotel engineering and maintenance operations, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire systems, water treatment, equipment and building facilities. The role requires a diploma or degree in engineering, relevant experience in hotel or commercial property maintenance, strong knowledge of preventive maintenance and safety standards, and the ability to lead and develop a technical team. The successful candidate is expected to maintain reliable, energy-efficient operations, respond quickly to faults, manage contractors and budgets, support inspections, and ensure compliance with Malaysian regulations and Marriott standards. Good communication, practical problem-solving, organization and flexibility for emergency or on-call duties are important.

About the employer

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel is a luxury waterfront hotel in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, operated under the Marriott International brand. The hotel offers guest rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, meeting and event facilities, leisure amenities, and views toward the South China Sea. Its location places guests close to the city centre, shopping areas, cultural attractions and island destinations within Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. As part of Marriott International, the property follows global standards for guest service, safety, sustainability and operational quality. The hotel environment is fast-paced and highly collaborative, with opportunities to work alongside teams in rooms, food and beverage, events, finance and engineering. Employees may also benefit from Marriott’s international hospitality network, training resources and potential career mobility across hotels and destinations.