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Report to the Duty Engineer / Engineering Supervisor on shift activities outstanding issues work orders equipment status and incidents.
Take ownership of electrical maintenance during the assigned shift including troubleshooting corrective repairs inspections and preventive maintenance.
Respond promptly to guest room public area back-of-house and engineering maintenance requests and restore equipment to safe operating condition with minimum disruption to hotel operations.
Carry out fault finding and troubleshooting of electrical distribution lighting power controls sockets switches dimmers LV systems motors pumps and associated electrical equipment.
Inspect and maintain electrical panels DBs MCCs isolators breakers contactors relays emergency lighting and other electrical installations.
Read and interpret electrical drawings single-line diagrams schematics control drawings equipment manuals and building services drawings.
Carry out safe electrical isolation and reinstatement in accordance with hotel procedures permits and applicable safety requirements.
Perform planned preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance and ensure work orders and maintenance records are accurately updated.
Support the operation and basic troubleshooting of BMS GRMS lighting controls access/control interfaces and other low-voltage building systems within the technicians competence.
Perform basic general maintenance duties outside the electrical specialty including plumbing HVAC/FCU checks pumps sanitary fixtures carpentry painting silicone/grouting and other minor building repairs.
Support other engineering disciplines and team members when required while maintaining electrical responsibilities as the primary specialty.
Attend emergency breakdowns alarms and operational incidents during the shift; make the area safe take immediate corrective action within competence and escalate specialist requirements without delay.
Support fire and life-safety systems checks emergency procedures and drills as assigned without undertaking specialist life-safety works unless appropriately trained/authorized.
Maintain good housekeeping safe work practices tools and work areas especially when working in guest-facing locations.
Ensure adequate availability and proper use of tools spare parts and materials; report shortages or defective tools/equipment.
Communicate professionally with guests and hotel colleagues and protect guest privacy when working in occupied rooms.
Work closely with Security Housekeeping Front Office and other departments to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize guest impact.
Report recurring defects abnormal equipment conditions major failures and works requiring specialist contractor/vendor intervention.
Attend departmental meetings technical training safety training and other sessions required by the Engineering Department.
Carry out any other reasonable engineering or maintenance duties assigned by the Duty Engineer / Engineering Supervisor.
Qualifications :
Minimum 2-year Diploma / Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering Electrical Technology or a closely related electrical trade qualification; OR a recognized electrician trade certification of equivalent level.
Candidates with experience in luxury hotels commercial buildings hospitals or other complex facilities will be preferred.
Experience working in a shift-based engineering operation and handling guest-related maintenance requests is preferred.
Hands-on experience with LV electrical systems electrical controls preventive maintenance and fault finding is essential.
Good spoken and written English is mandatory for this position.
Clear communication skills with guests colleagues supervisors and other hotel departments.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability with a practical proactive and solution-oriented approach.
Team player who can also work independently with minimum supervision.
Service-oriented professional reliable and respectful in guest-facing areas.