Electrical Lead Technician - Engineering - Jumeirah Jabal Omar

Dubai Holding; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary in SAR

F&B benefits

Hotel rate discounts

Leave & health care

Flights home

Job summary

Jumeirah Jabal Omar in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Electrical Lead Technician to oversee the Electrical Engineering team, supervise daily operations, and lead preventive and corrective maintenance of critical hotel systems.

The role requires 3–5 years in luxury hotel or large facilities, strong MV/LV switchgear and distribution knowledge, and excellent English; offers a competitive SAR salary, F&B benefits, discounted rates, and healthcare.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of electrical maintenance experience in luxury hotel or large commercial facility.
• Experience leading a team of technicians in fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV switchgear, transformers, MDBs/SMDBs, and distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Electrical Engineering team during daily operations and maintenance.
• Perform and oversee preventive/corrective maintenance and emergency response.
• Coordinate with contracted specialists for testing, inspection, and commissioning of equipment.
• Inspect hotel electrical panels and distribution systems across all areas.
• Prepare and monitor readings and report significant variations in consumption or load.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Tools

MV/LV switchgear

Transformers

MDBs/SMDBs/DBs

Generators

UPS/ATS

Job description

Electrical Lead Technician - Engineering - Jumeirah Jabal Omar

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About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding,operatesan exceptional portfolio of 29 properties across 11 countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed cityhotelsand exclusive residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at JumeirahOlhahaliIsland to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

About Jumeirah Jabal Omar

Located just minutes from Masjid Al Haram, Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah offers a seamless blend of comfort, connectivity, and Arabian hospitality in the heart of the Holy City. Spread across four towers, the hotel features a range of dining venues, retail outlets, a gym, executiveloungeand meeting spaces. Guests can enjoy views of the Grand Mosque and a culinary offering that spans Mediterranean, Persian, Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian cuisines.

About the Job

An opportunity has arisen for Electrical Lead Technician - Engineeringto join Jumeirah Jabal Omar.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

Lead and supervise the Electrical Engineering team during daily operations, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency response.

Carry out and supervise PPM of MV/LV switchgear, transformers, MDBs, SMDBs, DBs, electrical panels, and associated distribution systems.

Coordinate and assist specialist contractors during planned preventive maintenance, testing, inspection, and commissioning of switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, ATS, and other critical electrical equipment.

Conduct regular inspections and PPM of all hotel’s electrical panels, including Guest Rooms, Residences, Front of House, Back of House, plant rooms, kitchens, retail areas, and common areas.

Prepare and monitor Hotel HLP and Retail HLP readings, investigate abnormal readings, and report significant variations in consumption or load.

Maintain excellent knowledge of the hotel's electrical single-line diagrams, electrical layouts, panel schedules, cable routes, and distribution systems to support effective troubleshooting.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

3–5 years of relevant electrical maintenance experience, preferably in a Team Leader or Senior Technician position within a luxury 5-star hotel or large commercial facility.

Strong practical experience with MV/LV switchgear, transformers, MDBs, SMDBs, DBs, generators, ATS, UPS, and electrical distribution systems.

Excellent knowledge of electrical SLDs, layouts, panel schedules, and distribution systems.

Proficient in English and able to work independently in a fast-paced and multicultural environment.

About the Benefits

We offer an attractive salary, paid in Saudi Riyals (SAR), the local currency of the KSA.

In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care packages, flights home, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.