Duty Engineer

About the role

Mandarin Oriental Makati is seeking a proactive Duty Engineer to join its pre‑opening engineering team. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient operation of all hotel facilities and systems as the property prepares to open in 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day engineering operations for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Monitor and respond to maintenance requests and emergencies promptly.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment, plant rooms and public areas to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot technical issues to minimise downtime and guest disruption.
• Support preventive maintenance programmes and engineering procedures.
• Assist in testing, commissioning and handover of systems during the pre‑opening phase.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs and equipment performance.
• Liaise with contractors, service providers and internal departments to ensure quality and timely completion of works.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering.
• PRC Licensed Engineer.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience in hotels, preferably in a luxury or pre‑opening environment.
• Strong knowledge of hotel mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.

Required skills

• Mechanical systems engineering
• Electrical systems engineering
• Plumbing system expertise
• HVAC system operation and maintenance
• Preventive maintenance planning
• System testing and commissioning
• Safety standards compliance