1 Temporary Engineer jobs in Ghana

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.
If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it's with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.
The Chief Engineer is responsible for all aspects of property maintenance, including the management of property operating maintenance, hotel's physical infrastructure, energy costs, operational efficiencies, team member and guest safety.
**What will I be doing?**
As Chief Engineer, you will be required to perform the following responsibilities aligned with Hilton's operational and strategic priorities.
**Ideation & Strategic Planning Activities (40%)**
·Develop a rolling preventive maintenance program and Room Care program to enhance asset longevity and guest satisfaction.
·Prepare annual engineering budgets and strategic capital improvement plans, including ROI evaluations for Capex and Opex proposals.
·Create long-term sustainability and utility reduction strategies aligned with Hilton's Travel with Purpose (sustainability) goals.
·Interpret building performance data to identify improvement opportunities and innovation in energy and maintenance practices.
·Ensure compliance with Hilton brand standards and local legal regulations by anticipating future requirements and risks.
·Contribute to asset lifecycle planning, technical due diligence, and feasibility studies for engineering-led projects.
**Designing & Organizing Activities (30%)**
·Design efficient engineering workflows, asset registers, and maintenance schedules (daily, weekly, monthly, and annual).
·Plan and supervise engineering input into renovations and upgrades, ensuring specifications meet operational and brand expectations.
·Schedule team shifts, contractor work, and procurement cycles for seamless coordination and minimum guest disruption.
·Implement change initiatives and design standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure continuous improvement.
·Monitor and model plant operations and utilities to identify design changes that enhance performance.
**Implementing & Directing Activities (20%)**
·Lead project execution phases, ensuring implementation of maintenance, upgrades, and sustainability initiatives.
·Coordinate effectively with contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
·Drive team performance through KPI monitoring, shift execution oversight, and in-the-moment decision-making.
·Resolve breakdowns and emergency repairs efficiently, ensuring minimal operational disruption.
·Maintain safety, compliance, and service delivery during implementation of new technologies or equipment.
**Operating & Controlling Activities (10%)**
·Operate a safe and efficient engineering function through real-time monitoring and control of utilities and plant performance.
·Track departmental KPIs, guest performance scores, utility consumption, and equipment performance using internal systems.
·Maintain an accurate inventory of tools, spare parts, and equipment, ensuring availability for timely repairs and minimizing operational downtime.
·Support daily operations through supervision of critical systems and scheduled maintenance execution.
·Maintain detailed maintenance logs and records to support operational transparency, compliance, and data-driven decision-making.
·Validate work quality, approve invoices, and manage testing and compliance records.
·Submit Hilton sustainability programme reporting and compliance audits on schedule.
·Maintain team development through daily coaching, observations, and performance support.
**ADDITIONAL SUPPORT**
In addition to your key responsibilities, this position may also involve performing various supportive tasks. The allocation of time for each task will be determined by the hotel manager based on the company's specific needs.
·Ensure compliance with security and safety regulations, and local law procedures.
·Train hotel team members on maintenance management procedures and standards as needed.
·Train team members according to RISK manual standards.
·Monitor and correct team members' appearance and conduct.
·Identify and address training needs for the Engineering team.
·Maintain all maintenance management systems, including BMS, Metering, guest services, and activity management systems.
·Support projects involving outside contractors, including drawing up specifications and assessing quotations.
·Advise the General Manager and Area Director of Engineering on refurbishment and rebuilding.
·Maintain an appropriate supply of materials and equipment for daily operations and maintenance.
·Organize and manage administrative and filing systems for timely handling of correspondence, reports, and requisitions.
·Maintain an organized system for inventory, maintenance, and storage of tools, products, materials, and equipment.
·Serve as the hotel Health and Safety Officer.
·Participate in system development projects and quality enhancement pilots.
·Engage in Regional Specialist Team meetings, conference calls, and initiatives.
**WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?**
We are looking for an inspirational leader who is technically proficient in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, preventive maintenance, energy management, and compliance with safety regulations, with at least 5 years' experience in a similar role and an internationally recognized degree or diploma. Experience in engineering management within the hospitality industry would be an advantage.
**LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES**
The ideal candidate will hold a recognized trade certification relevant to mechanical, electrical, or plumbing disciplines. Registration with a relevant regulatory engineering or trade authority is considered a strong advantage. Candidates must also have the ability to obtain any government-required licenses or certifications necessary for the role. Additionally, CPR certification and/or First Aid training is preferred.
**WORKING HOURS**
This position is full-time and will require working weekend and/or evening shifts
**Job:** _Engineering, Maintenance and Facilities_
**Title:** _Chief Engineer - Hilton Accra Cantonment_
**Location:** _null_
**Requisition ID:** _HOT0C004_
**EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**