Hilton

Senior Engineer - (Pre-opening) Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur

Hilton  •  Kuala Lumpur, MY (Onsite)  •  18 days ago
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Job Description

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
Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.
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About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 24 world-class brands comprising more than 8,400 properties and over 1.25 million rooms, in 140 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 210 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
McLean, VA
Year Founded
1919
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