Electrician

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 239,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle seeks an Electrician to maintain electrical systems across hotel facilities. You will perform preventive and corrective work to ensure guest comfort and operational continuity.

You’ll diagnose faults, service lighting and power distribution, and coordinate with teams on renovations while upholding safety standards and documenting activities for accountability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; a technical diploma/certificate is preferred.
• 1–2 years of relevant electrician experience, preferably in large facilities.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, lighting, UPS, and generators.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics and manuals.
• Solid health and safety knowledge and safe maintenance practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults promptly to minimize disruptions.
• Inspect guest rooms, public areas, and facilities to identify electrical deficiencies.
• Install and service lighting fixtures, outlets, switches, panels, and wiring.
• Respond to maintenance requests and ensure safe, professional completion.
• Monitor emergency power systems and related safety devices.
• Coordinate with teams and contractors during projects and installations.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and spare parts usage.
• Identify energy efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Read electrical drawings

Safety compliance

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical Diploma/Certificate in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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\"When you work in Hawaii, in addition to learning about the functional aspects of running a hotel — like the proper way to make a bed or how to best handle luggage — it’s critically important to understand Hawaiian culture and the spirit of ‘ohana, or ‘family.’ When opening the first Andaz property in Hawaii, our team participated in Hawaiian culture training to help us understand what ‘ohana truly means. \"

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.

Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport | Renton , WA , US

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