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About the Role

Hilton is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to join its Hotels team in Mecca, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves overseeing the maintenance and repair of the physical building and its systems, contributing to the delivery of guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Chief Engineer will perform a range of duties, including:

• Leading and developing a high-performing team through recruitment, training, supervision, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Assisting the Chief Engineer with managing daily maintenance operations, overseeing activities, prioritizing tasks, and verifying completion via the property maintenance management system.
• Ensuring timely resolution of service requests, guest concerns, and emergencies.
• Overseeing the maintenance of the physical building, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, and life safety systems, coordinating inspections, and upholding safety and compliance standards.
• Supporting the Chief Engineer in driving engineering performance by monitoring departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as equipment upkeep, audit results, and team productivity.
• Collaborating with the broader hotel leadership team in overseeing evacuation procedures, duty manager coverage, and other safety protocols.
• Supervising external contractors and inspecting completed work for quality and compliance.
• Leading and overseeing property-wide energy conservation programs to reduce utility costs.

Required Experience and Attributes

Candidates for this role should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience. Success is also guided by Hilton's core values, which include:

• A passion for Hospitality.
• Acting with Integrity.
• Inspiring others through Leadership.
• A belief that Teamwork drives outcomes.
• A sense of Ownership and accountability.
• A focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline.

About Hilton

Hilton is a global leader in hospitality, recognized for its workplace culture and commitment to delivering guest experiences. The company has received repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position within the Hotels team, based in Mecca, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role involves collaboration with the broader hotel leadership team.

Application Details

Salary for this position is not disclosed. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.