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Chief Engineer - Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel (Pre Opening Team)

CompanyMinor International
LocationKota Kinabalu
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 16, 2025
About The Company
Minor Hotels is a global hospitality leader with over 560 hotels and resorts across six continents, a diverse portfolio of F&B businesses and a selection of luxury transportation services. With over four decades of experience, we build stronger brands, foster lasting partnerships, and drive business success by staying focused on what matters most to our guests, team members and partners. Our diverse hotel brands - from the luxury of Anantara and Tivoli to the vibrant style of Avani and nhow - bring our guests to the most desirable hotel and resort destinations around the world. We also own a collection of related hospitality businesses, including luxury residences, private jets, restaurants and bars, spa and wellness, and river cruises and rail journeys. #MinorHotels
About the Role

Company Description

Contemporary, relaxed and imaginative. Be it a leisurely family break or romantic escape, AVANI Hotels & Resorts provides the right space for guests who value the details that matter.

Job Description

As Chief Engineer, you will report to Director of Engineering and will manage the Engineering department, ensuring the efficient running of the all hotel facilities, including all fire and life safety equipment and systems. It will be your responsibility to plan and manage all preventative maintenance work, new projects, extensions, and renovations. You will be involved in preparing the Engineering budget for the property, and will provide the Engineering knowledge for the hotel strategic and operational plans. You will monitor energy usage in the hotel, and implement initiatives to conserve energy wherever possible.

Qualifications

  • College degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Five years operating experience in a similar capacity.
  • Familiar with the operations and priorities of all other hotel operating departments.
  • Familiar with the local government requirements and regulations.
  • Passion for leadership.
Key Skills
Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringPreventative MaintenanceProject ManagementBudget PreparationEnergy ConservationLeadershipFire SafetyLife Safety SystemsHotel OperationsLocal RegulationsTeam ManagementStrategic PlanningOperational PlanningFacility ManagementSafety Compliance
Categories
EngineeringHospitalityManagement & Leadership
Job Information
๐Ÿ“‹Core Responsibilities
As Chief Engineer, you will manage the Engineering department and ensure the efficient running of all hotel facilities. You will also plan and manage preventative maintenance work, new projects, and renovations.
๐Ÿ“‹Job Type
full time
๐Ÿ“ŠExperience Level
5-10
๐Ÿ’ผCompany Size
23692
๐Ÿ“ŠVisa Sponsorship
No
๐Ÿ’ผLanguage
English
๐ŸขWorking Hours
40 hours
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