Assistant Chief Engineer

About the job
Assistant Chief Engineer Desa Potato Head Bali

About The Job
Potato Head Bali is a creative hospitality destination in Seminyak where design culture community and regeneration meet. Home to distinctive dining outlets a renowned beach club hotel accommodation and a range of multidisciplinary social spaces the property depends on a strong and dependable engineering backbone to keep every experience running smoothly safely and sustainably.

We are looking for an Assistant Chief Engineer to support the Chief Engineer in overseeing the hotels engineering maintenance and energy management systems. This is a hands-on leadership role at the intersection of technical operations safety and sustainability ensuring that everything from HVAC to electrical to plumbing works quietly and reliably behind the scenes so guests and teams never have to think about it.

A major part of the role is leading the engineering teams day-to-day performance while also shaping longer-term priorities around energy efficiency capital planning and preventive maintenance across the property.

What Youll Do

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance across the property keeping HVAC electrical plumbing and other technical systems reliable and guest-ready
• Guide and develop the engineering team while maintaining high standards of safety quality and technical performance
• Drive energy-saving initiatives monitor utility performance and manage maintenance resources and budgets with efficiency in mind
• Take ownership of urgent technical issues contractor coordination safety audits spare parts and engineering projects from day-to-day needs to longer-term improvements

What You Bring

• Proven experience in hotel engineering ideally within luxury hotels or large-scale resorts backed by a Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical or Civil).
• Strong technical grounding across HVAC & refrigeration electrical plumbing fire and life safety mechanical equipment and Building Management Systems supported by relevant certifications (HVAC Electrical-K3 OSHA-K3 Boiler Operations or similar).
• A natural ability to lead coach and develop a technical team with confidence managing contractors budgets and cross-departmental relationships.
• Comfort with digital maintenance tools such as EMS or similar systems alongside strong planning organizing and problem-solving instincts.
• Calm clear communication and resilience under pressure with a proactive and adaptable approach to daily challenges.

Why Join Us

A rare opportunity to shape the cultural identity and programming of one of Balis most distinctive creative hospitality destinations.

You will have the opportunity to lead and evolve an annual cultural festival build the Desas year-round cultural programme and develop meaningful relationships with artists and creative communities across Southeast Asia and beyond.

How To Apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover note outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining Desa Potato Head.

About Desa Potato Head Bali

Desa Potato Head Bali is Potato Heads pioneering creative village a constantly evolving rooted-in-place ecosystem that blends cultural hospitality with environmental innovation. Across 225 suites and studios Desa brings together bars and restaurants art and design music wellbeing a beach club and a range of multidisciplinary social spaces creating a unique hospitality experience in Bali.