Electrical Lead Technician - Engineering - Jumeirah Jabal Omar

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an 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 city hotels and exclusive residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island 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, executive lounge and 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 - Engineering to 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.