**Description:** **We are looking for an experienced Chief Engineer to lead the opening of Hyatt Place AlUla.** Hyatt Place AlUla represents a significant milestone in Hyatt’s expansion across the region and will feature 214 guestrooms, two food and beverage outlets, meeting space, swimming pool and a fitness center appealing to both leisure and business travelers. **Your Role** As the **Chief Engineer** , you’ll be responsible for leadingthe pre-opening and operational readiness of Hyatt Place AlUla, ensuring safe, reliable, and sustainable engineering operations from day one. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who leads with care, drives operational excellence, and develops high-performing engineering teams while ensuring full compliance and cost discipline. **Key Responsibilities** + Lead pre-opening engineering setup, testing, commissioning, and handover + Ensure compliance with local & international codes and Hyatt standards + Drive preventive maintenance, energy conservation, and sustainability initiatives + Manage budgets, CAPEX, contractors, and engineering projects + Lead green initiatives and energy savings projects + Develop, coach, and inspire the engineering team **Qualifications:** **Qualifications** + Engineering Degree (Mechanical / Electrical) + 3–5 years’ experience in hotels as a Head of Engineering in med size property or Assistant in a large scale property. + Strong leadership, and problem-solving skills + Excellent English communication + Proven ability to deliver results while building a strong team **Care Connects us at Hyatt - we open doors, we welcome you and we care.** And we offer a great range of benefits, including: + Long term career growth opportunities + A motivated and connected team + 12 complimentary nights (per year) in other Hyatt properties around the world as well as colleague rates and discounts + And a company that truly cares **Discover what’s next. We look forward to hearing and learning from you.** **Primary Location:** Saudi Arabia **Organization:** Hyatt Place Al Ula **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Engineering/Facility Maintenance **Req ID:** SAU000391 Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.