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? Assistant Chief Engineer – Luxury Private Island – Fiji ? Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience | Live-in Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and technically skilled Assistant Chief Engineer to support the engineering and maintenance operations of a luxury private island resort in Fiji. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineering professional with strong technical knowledge, leadership abilities and experience maintaining complex systems within a luxury hospitality or remote-site environment. The ideal candidate must have excellent practical knowledge of solar systems, sewage treatment plants, generator engineering, water systems and pumps, and be comfortable working in a remote island environment. Key responsibilities: Support the operation and maintenance of generators, electrical distribution, solar systems, desalination and water systems, sewage treatment plants, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, swimming pools, kitchens, laundries and resort buildings. Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programmes, inspections, work planning and daily handovers. Allocate tasks and coordinate the engineering team to ensure efficient maintenance operations. Identify technical faults, troubleshoot equipment and oversee repairs. Coordinate contractors, engineering projects, commissioning and defect close-out. Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards while maintaining excellent guest service. Assist with cost control, purchasing, maintenance records, utility reporting and critical spare-parts planning. Support the Chief Engineer and act in their place when formally delegated. Participate in after-hours, on-call and emergency-response duties when required. Requirements: A recognised trade qualification, diploma or degree in electrical, mechanical, building services, facilities engineering or a related discipline. At least five years of engineering or facilities maintenance experience, including supervisory responsibilities. Strong practical knowledge of solar systems, diesel generators, sewage treatment plants, water systems, pumps and electrical systems. Good understanding of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing and planned maintenance systems. Experience within a luxury resort, hotel, remote site or utility plant will be highly advantageous. Excellent leadership, communication, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. The ability to remain calm, practical and effective under pressure. Relevant licences and certifications required under Fiji law, or eligibility to obtain them. Current First Aid and emergency-response training, or willingness to obtain the necessary certification. A hands-on approach and willingness to work in a remote island environment. Flexibility to work on-call and respond to emergencies when required. ✨ This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineering professional to take on a key leadership role within a luxury island resort, ensuring the reliable operation of essential infrastructure and maintaining exceptional standards. If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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