Electrician - Engineering
Doha, Qatar
Full timeOn-site
Job description
Key Areas of Responsibility
Electrical Maintenance & Repairs
- Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems, wiring, equipment, and components throughout the hotel.
- Ensure that lighting systems, power outlets, electrical appliances, and related equipment are operating safely and efficiently.
- Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical panels, generators, transformers, UPS systems, and other electrical equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical faults related to HVAC systems, kitchen equipment, cold rooms, refrigerators, and other hotel operational equipment.
- Record daily readings and conduct routine checks of assigned equipment to ensure proper and efficient operation.
- Respond promptly to electrical breakdowns, maintenance requests, and guest-related electrical concerns to minimize operational disruption.
Installation & Improvement
- Install and maintain electrical wiring, switches, sockets, circuit breakers, lighting fixtures, and other electrical components as required.
- Assist with the installation, modification, and commissioning of new electrical equipment and fixtures in guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house areas, and hotel facilities.
- Recommend improvements to existing electrical systems to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness.
- Support initiatives aimed at reducing energy consumption and utility costs while maintaining hotel operational standards.
- Assist in upgrading outdated electrical systems and equipment where required.
Preventive Maintenance & Energy Management
- Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance in accordance with the hotel's POMEC program and Engineering standards.
- Monitor the condition and performance of electrical systems and promptly identify potential faults or operational risks.
- Support the monitoring and analysis of energy consumption and departmental utility expenditures.
- Participate, where required, in the preparation and implementation of the annual POMEC budget.
- Contribute ideas and recommendations for improving Engineering procedures, energy efficiency, and equipment performance.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all applicable electrical safety regulations, hotel policies, Engineering procedures, and local requirements.
- Conduct routine inspections to identify electrical hazards and take appropriate corrective action.
- Maintain emergency lighting, fire alarm-related electrical systems, generators, inverters, and backup power systems as assigned.
- Be fully familiar with the hotel's safety, first aid, fire, and emergency procedures and operate all tools and equipment safely.
- Immediately report any unsafe conditions, accidents, incidents, or major technical concerns in accordance with hotel procedures.
Operational Support
- Assist the Engineering Supervisor, Duty Engineer, and Chief Engineer with electrical maintenance requirements and technical assignments.
- Coordinate and cooperate with other Engineering colleagues and departments to support smooth hotel operations.
- Assist in preparing required spare-parts lists for electrical systems and maintenance equipment.
- Monitor electrical spare-parts inventory and advise the supervisor when replenishment or additional materials are required.
- Liaise and cooperate with external contractors and service providers as directed by the supervisor or Chief Engineer.
- Ensure plant rooms, electrical rooms, workshops, and related working areas are maintained in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
- Provide courteous and professional assistance to guests when required, maintaining the service standards expected within a luxury hotel environment.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of electrical inspections, repairs, preventive maintenance activities, equipment readings, and completed work.
- Maintain appropriate daily logs and update maintenance records as required.
- Report major electrical faults, recurring technical issues, and equipment concerns to the Supervisor, Duty Engineer, or Chief Engineer.
- Provide accurate information regarding required spare parts, materials, and equipment for planned and corrective maintenance.
Technical Skills & Competencies
- Strong practical knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, equipment, fault finding, and troubleshooting.
- Good knowledge of electrical panels, generators, transformers, UPS systems, and emergency power systems.
- Familiarity with electrical components associated with HVAC systems, kitchen equipment, refrigeration systems, and other hotel equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, technical drawings, and blueprints.
- Good understanding of preventive maintenance practices and electrical safety requirements.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
- Ability to use electrical testing tools and maintenance equipment safely and correctly.
Behavioral & Operational Competencies
- Demonstrates cooperation, trust, and teamwork with colleagues, supervisors, and other departments.
- Maintains a professional, courteous, and service-oriented approach when interacting with guests, colleagues, and contractors.
- Able to work effectively under pressure and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility, safety awareness, and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in various hotel locations, including guest rooms, kitchens, plant rooms, basements, rooftops, and other technical areas.
- Physically capable of performing the requirements of the role, including climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, and handling maintenance equipment where required.
- Flexible to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and on-call duties according to operational requirements.