Chief Engineer

Description

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the entire engineering operations of the hotel's systems, plant and equipment. The management of the department's team members and ensuring budget is utilised efficiently and effectively ensures the hotel is able to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Key responsibilities also include ensuring Australian building compliance requirements are met, acting as Chief Fire Warden, championing hotel environmental and sustainability initiatives, ensuring Hilton Brand Standards are adhered to, and maintaining the hotel's assets. 

Join the Team at Hilton Adelaide today!

Hilton Hotels are a renowned hospitality brand known for their commitment to excellence in guest service and satisfaction. With a portfolio of upscale hotels globally, we strive to create memorable experiences for every guest, ensuring their stay is nothing short of exceptional.

Hilton Adelaide is centrally located, overlooking Victoria Square. The hotel has 377 rooms ranging from guest rooms to the executive floor and suites. Hilton Adelaide offers unrivalled conference and events facilities comprising of 19 meeting rooms. It is the only 5-star hotel in Adelaide able to host 500 delegates to meet, eat and sleep, all under one roof.

What will I be doing?

As Chief Engineer, you will oversee all engineering operations across the hotel's interior and exterior facilities, including systems like electrical, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, structural elements, and landscaping. Your role ensures seamless facilities management, exceptional guest experiences, and compliance with safety and sustainability standards. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the Engineering Team in the day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, including service standards, equipment schedules, safety protocols and work schedules
• Implementing and maintaining our preventative maintenance program to ensure all equipment and facilities are in good working order. This includes guest rooms, public areas, BOH spaces and the overall façade of the building
• Monitor and coordinate the services performed by outside contractors in accordance with all contracts and service agreements
• Collaborating with departments like Housekeeping and Front Office to ensure seamless operations, while ensuring timely responses to service requests from guests, team members, and management.
• Plan, implement and administer an effective preventive maintenance program in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and government legislation
• Plan, implement and administer and energy management program by analysing and modifying operation and plant and equipment to conserve energy & introduce sustainable systems and equipment
• Ensuring the hotel complies with all local codes and regulations related to safety and environmental standards.
• Conduct ongoing inspections of building and facilities to ensure compliance with Workplace Health & Safety, Fire or any other pertinent legislation and take necessary action to maintain compliance
• Managing the maintenance budget, including tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving measures
• Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project, and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed cost effectively 
• Being prepared to respond to emergencies, such as equipment failures or natural disasters
• A focus on sustainability with a proactive strategy to reduce the hotels impact on the environment and increase the hotels support to the community.

Requirements

What are we looking for?

A Chief Engineer serving Hilton brands in this unique property you will be able to demonstrate the following skills, experience and capabilities:

• Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical trade qualified 
• Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering
• Motivated, self-driven, with a passion for delivering consistency
• Flexibility with rostering and available 24/7 in case of an emergency
• High communication and collaborative skills
• Superior communicator and negotiating skills who is able to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders for win-win outcomes
• Possess knowledge of the requirements of government regulations and technical rules
• Previous facilities management experience preferably within Hotels and Hospitality
• A hands-on and approachable leader with previous experience managing and training a team
• Exposure to budgeting and basic accounting principles
• Experience in high rise commercial facilities desirable 

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day, and our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Benefits

• Coinvent CBD location with offsite carpark 
• Monthly dry-cleaning allowance
• Team Member only discount global and local Hilton room rates
• Excellent work environment and culture
• Access to Hilton University training, offering more than 2500 learning programs
• Career development planning and opportunities