Senior Engineer - (Pre-opening) Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur
Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You ensure the efficient and safe operation of all plant and equipment and assist in supervising repairs, maintenance, and new installations, ensuring safe operations in the hotel. As a Senior Engineer, and contents – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
To lead and oversee daily engineering operations during pre-opening and operations, ensuring all building systems operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Waldorf Astoria and Hilton standards.
Key Responsibilities / Main Duties
Your role is important, and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.
Lead daily shift engineering operations and attend to all maintenance requests and breakdowns.
Ensure HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and life safety systems operate efficiently.
Coordinate preventive maintenance and corrective works according to schedules.
Supervise Duty Engineers and Technicians on shift.
Support testing, commissioning, and snag list clearance during pre-opening.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, local regulations, and brand requirements.
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:
- 3+ years in a similar role or 5+ years in a supervisory position within a 4/5-star hotel
- Strong knowledge of hotel electrical, mechanical, and engineering systems
- Skilled in equipment maintenance, safety standards, and energy management
- Proven leadership, team supervision, and contractor coordination experience