Electrician

Park Hyatt Dubai; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Hyatt Dubai is seeking a skilled Electrician to maintain safe, reliable electrical systems across the hotel, villas, and back-of-house areas. You will perform preventive and corrective work, diagnose faults, and ensure guest comfort and operational continuity.

The role requires reading electrical drawings, maintaining distribution boards and power systems, and coordinating with other engineering teams during renovations. A technical diploma and 1–2 years hotel industry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; a Technical Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in luxury hotel, resort, or large facility.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, lighting, UPS, and preventive maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, lighting, power distribution equipment, control panels, generators, and related infrastructure.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults promptly to minimize disruptions and ensure continuous guest services.
• Inspect guest rooms, villas, public areas, restaurants, kitchens, recreation facilities, and staff accommodation for electrical deficiencies.
• Install, maintain, and repair lighting fixtures, outlets, switches, breakers, distribution boards, and wiring per standards.

Skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma

Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job description

The Electrician is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all electrical systems and equipment. The role plays a critical part in maintaining guest comfort, operational continuity, and asset integrity through proactive maintenance, timely repairs, and strict adherence to safety standards.

Main Duties:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, lighting, power distribution equipment, control panels, generators, and associated infrastructure throughout the hotel, villas, and back-of-house areas.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults promptly to minimize operational disruptions and ensure the continuous availability of guest services and facilities.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, villas, public areas, restaurants, kitchens, recreation facilities, and staff accommodations to identify and rectify electrical deficiencies.
• Install, maintain, and repair lighting fixtures, power outlets, switches, circuit breakers, distribution boards, and electrical wiring systems in accordance with approved standards and procedures.
• Respond efficiently to guest and departmental maintenance requests, ensuring work is completed professionally, safely, and with minimal inconvenience to guests.
• Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of emergency power systems, generators, UPS units, emergency lighting systems, and electrical safety devices to ensure operational readiness at all times.
• Support the operation and maintenance of electrical components connected to HVAC systems, pumps, kitchen equipment, laundry machinery, irrigation systems, swimming pools, and villa facilities.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, equipment performance, and spare parts usage through established maintenance management systems.
• Monitor electrical equipment and energy consumption patterns, identifying opportunities for improved efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with applicable health and safety regulations, electrical codes, lockout/tagout procedures, and hotel engineering standards.
• Coordinate with other Engineering team members, contractors, and external service providers during maintenance projects, renovations, and equipment installations.
• Maintain tools, testing devices, workshops, plant rooms, and storage areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition while ensuring adequate stock of essential electrical spare parts and materials.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; a Technical Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related trade is preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience as an Electrician, preferably within a luxury hotel, resort, residential complex, or large commercial facility.
• Sound knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, lighting systems, generators, UPS systems, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, technical manuals, and maintenance procedures.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations, electrical codes, and safe working practices related to electrical maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and respond effectively to maintenance emergencies.