Chief Engineer

Join Our Team at Hilton Garden Inn Suva, Fiji!

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travelers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, our family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton, and many others.

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to join our team at Hilton Garden Inn Suva, Fiji. At Hilton, we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.

Position: Chief Engineer

What will I be doing?

As the Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for the effective management of all engineering and maintenance operations within the hotel, including energy conservation. You will also be responsible for developing the Engineering Team and staying abreast of compliance regulations and procedures in the field of Engineering, as required for hotel standards. Specifically, you will:

• Lead the Engineering Team in the day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, including service standards, equipment schedules, and work schedules.
• Communicate with Housekeeping to coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities for guest rooms and public areas.
• Develop systems and procedures to ensure the health and safety of guests and team members, as well as the proper conditions for plants, machinery, and property.
• Communicate with government agencies to ensure full compliance with statutory regulations.
• Prepare Capital and Repairs & Maintenance budgets for Engineering.
• Identify and introduce environmentally-friendly systems and equipment.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators for the Engineering Department and take corrective action, as required, to improve equipment inventory, quality audit, productivity, and other objectives.
• Manage all team member-related activities, including recruitment, performance management, training, career planning, disciplinary matters, and team motivation.

Skills and Experience

Chief Engineers serving Hilton Worldwide Brand hotels and vacations are always working on behalf of our guests and with other team members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the following attitude, behaviors, skills, and values:

• A degree in Engineering or similar is required.
• A trade qualification or similar training is preferred.
• Experience in a senior position with extensive working knowledge of Engineering operations, preferably in the hotel industry.
• Current knowledge of modern trends and applications in the field of Engineering.
• Exposure to budgeting and basic accounting.
• Strong leadership skills and previous experience managing a team.
• Proficient, at an advanced level, with computers and relevant computer programs.

Culture and Benefits

Your benefits will include a competitive starting salary and holiday entitlement. As an employee, you will become a member of The Hilton Club, which provides reduced hotel room rates in our hotels worldwide, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners. We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide.